The Matchday 2 Bundesliga clash between Leipzig and Heidenheim will take place on August 30 at the Red Bull Arena. Leipzig vs. Heidenheim: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Leipzig
Ole Werner's side suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat against Bayern in the first round. This loss marked Leipzig's largest defeat in their Bundesliga history. Additionally, it was the fourth time in their last five league matches that the team conceded at least three goals. They currently sit at the bottom of the table.
- The team has not lost in 9 of their last 11 home Bundesliga matches (5 wins, 4 draws).
- Leipzig has scored exactly 2 or 3 goals in 7 of their last 9 home league games.
- At least three goals have been scored in 9 of Leipzig's last 12 home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Leipzig (4-3-3)
Peter Gulacsi – David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orban, Bote Baku – Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager – Jan Diomande, Lois Openda, Johan Bakayoko.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's side could not handle Wolfsburg at home in the first round, losing 1-3. Consequently, Heidenheim failed to win for the sixth time in their last eight Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 5 losses). Moreover, the club conceded at least three goals four times during this stretch. Notably, the team has scored more than one goal only once in their last nine league encounters. Heidenheim is currently in 16th place in the standings.
- The club has not lost in 5 of their last 6 away Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least one of the opponents failed to score in 5 of the team's last 7 away league games.
- Heidenheim has not conceded more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (3-4-3)
Diant Ramaj – Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, Tim Siersleben – Jonas Föhrenbach, Niklas Dorsch, Jan Schöppner, Marnon Busch – Leo Sienda, Budu Zivzivadze, Arijon Ibrahimovic.
Forward Marvin Pieringer will miss out due to injury.
Referee
Frank Willenborg (Germany)
Matches – 10 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 43;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 10%.
Leipzig vs. Heidenheim: Match Prediction
At home, Leipzig clearly favors attacking football and strives to spend as much time as possible in the offensive third. This style of play allows the club to maintain high scoring rates in home matches: in their last 12 home Bundesliga games, the team has not left the pitch without scoring, and in nine of those instances, they netted at least two goals. However, Leipzig is not reliable in defense, with only two clean sheets in the same period.
Heidenheim did not often achieve positive results away from home last season, but they were active in creating chances. In 17 away league games last season, the club failed to break through the opponent's defense only four times, while scoring at least twice in nine matches. However, in 11 of their last 14 away league games, the team could not keep a clean sheet, conceding 27 goals during this time.
I expect to see many goals in this encounter, so my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
