The Matchday 12 Bundesliga clash between Union and Heidenheim will take place on November 29 at the An der Alten Försterei Stadium in Berlin. Union vs. Heidenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Union
In the last round, Steffen Baumgart's side triumphed over St. Pauli away (1-0), marking Union's first victory in four league matches (2 draws, 1 loss). Additionally, it was only the third time in the last 16 Bundesliga encounters that the team managed to keep a clean sheet. In the standings, the Berliners have climbed to 8th place with 15 points.
- The club has not won in 11 of their last 14 home Bundesliga matches (7 draws, 4 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 5 of Union's last 7 league matches.
- The Berliners have not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 Bundesliga games.
Predicted lineup for Union (3-5-2)
Frederik Rønnow – Danilho Doekhi, Leopold Querfeld, Diogo Leite – Christopher Trimmel, András Schäfer, Rani Khedira, Aissa Laidouni, Tom Rothe – Sheraldo Becker, Kevin Behrens.
Midfielder Robert Skov is injured.
Heidenheim
In the last round, Frank Schmidt's team suffered a heavy home defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach (0-3). Consequently, Heidenheim endured their second consecutive heavy loss in the Bundesliga and their eighth defeat of the current season. Furthermore, in only three matches this Bundesliga season, the club has conceded fewer than two goals. With five points, the team sits at the bottom of the table. Additionally, Heidenheim is the only club yet to earn a point away from home this season.
- The club has not won in 16 of their last 19 away Bundesliga matches (3 draws, 13 losses).
- At least one team failed to score in 7 of Heidenheim's last 9 away league games.
- Heidenheim has not conceded more than two goals in 10 of their last 13 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)
Diant Ramaj – Jonas Föhrenbach, Patrick Mainka, Tim Siersleben, Omar Haktab Traoré – Adrian Beck, Jan Schöppner, Mathias Honsak, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Niklas Dorsch – Marvin Pieringer.
Defender Leart Paqarada is out due to injury.
Referee
Patrick Ittrich (Germany)
Matches – 14 (Bundesliga, 2023/24–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 36%.
Union vs. Heidenheim: Match Prediction
At home, the Berliners are capable of much, as demonstrated by their recent match against Bayern, where Steffen Baumgart's side ended Bayern's winning streak (2-2). Furthermore, the hosts have shown quality in attack: only a few clubs have scored more home goals this season than Union (9). In four home matches of this Bundesliga season, the team has scored at least twice.
Heidenheim continues to suffer defeat after defeat, rarely putting up significant resistance. Much of this is due to the club's weak defensive play: Frank Schmidt's side has conceded 26 goals this season, the worst in the league. Moreover, in only one away match this Bundesliga season did the team prevent their opponents from scoring at least twice.
I expect several goals from the Berliners, so my prediction: Union Individual Total Over 1.5
