Coming off a narrow 1-0 league loss to Holstein Kiel, Heidenheim will aim to regain form as they host Wolfsburg.
Heidenheim:
Coming off a narrow 1-0 league loss to Holstein Kiel, Heidenheim will aim to regain form as they host Wolfsburg. Currently 12th in the table with 10 points, they sit just two points above the relegation playoff zone. Despite showing some offensive promise against Kiel, Heidenheim’s manager Frank Schmidt will be concerned with their defensive lapses, allowing four big chances against them. Though they secured a 2-0 victory over Hearts in the Conference League, Schmidt’s men are in mixed form, having lost four of their last six games. Heidenheim’s recent home record is shaky, with no wins in their last two matches, making Sunday’s game pivotal.
Wolfsburg:
Wolfsburg head to Voith-Arena following a 1-1 draw with Augsburg, where they controlled possession but lacked cutting edge in the final third. Sitting 14th with nine points, the Wolves are only one point behind Heidenheim, adding intensity to this relegation clash. Coach Ralph Hasenhüttl was left frustrated by missed opportunities, yet Wolfsburg’s away form has been relatively strong, with three wins out of five on the road. While Wolfsburg’s attack ranks as the league’s sixth-best, their defense has struggled, conceding 17 goals. With recent stability, suffering just one loss in their last six matches, the Wolves will look to make their possession count in Heidenheim.
Prediction: Heidenheim
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