1. FC Heidenheim – VfB Stuttgart
Our Heidenheim – Stuttgart betting tip is: Stuttgart to win – 5.40 odds
- Stuttgart 8th place and Heidenheim 16th place
- Stuttgart has not been defeated in four games across all competitions
- Heidenheim has lost six games in a row (across all competitions)
This Sunday, 1. FC Heidenheim will face VfB Stuttgart in the Voith-Arena. Heidenheim is currently in 16th place in the Bundesliga and is fighting to avoid relegation, while Stuttgart, in 8th place, is having a solid but inconsistent season.
1. FC Heidenheim is currently going through a difficult phase in the Bundesliga. With six defeats in a row, the team of coach Frank Schmidt has put together a worrying series and is currently in 16th place. Most recently, Heidenheim were beaten 4-2 by Bayern Munich. Prior to that, there were significant defeats against Frankfurt (0-4), Wolfsburg (1-3) and Leverkusen (2-5), which highlights the team’s defensive vulnerability.
In contrast, VfB Stuttgart are in much better form. After an impressive start to the season, they are currently in 8th place in the table. Although they have recently dropped points against stronger opponents such as Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich, Stuttgart are performing solidly overall.
The upcoming duel promises to be exciting: Heidenheim urgently needs points in the fight against relegation, while Stuttgart is looking up to avoid losing touch with the international places. The deciding factor will be whether Heidenheim can rediscover its defensive stability or whether Stuttgart will benefit from its opponent’s current weakness. You can find out who will come out on top in our Heidenheim – Stuttgart tip.
Heidenheim – Stuttgart info
- Date & time: 15.12.2024. 3:30 p.m.
- Venue: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim
- Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 14
- Broadcast/Live stream: DAZN 2
Heidenheim Form & record check
1. FC Heidenheim suffered another defeat in the UEFA Conference League, losing 3-1 away to Istanbul Basaksehir. The game started badly for the visitors: Deniz Türüc scored the 1-0 for Basaksehir in the 6th minute after an assist from Krzysztof Piatek. Only twelve minutes later, Miguel Crespo increased the lead to 2:0, assisted by Olivier Kemen.
Heidenheim showed more initiative in the second half and were able to reduce the deficit to 1:2 through Mathias Honsak in the 61st minute. But the hope lasted only briefly, because in the 68th minute, Piatek restored the old two-goal difference with a goal, prepared by Crespo. Despite some changes and efforts, Heidenheim no longer managed to create any dangerous chances. Basaksehir’s defense was stable, while the hosts remained dangerous on the counterattack.
Despite this defeat, Heidenheim remain in 15th place and still have a chance of progressing in the Conference League. The team must now focus on the upcoming Bundesliga matches, where they are also in crisis.
Negative streak
1. FC Heidenheim are in the midst of a prolonged crisis in the Bundesliga. Since their last win, a 2-0 victory over FSV Mainz 05 at the end of September, the team has not scored another three points. In the eight matches since, Heidenheim have only managed one draw, while the other seven games have all been lost.
This negative streak has seen the team slip to 16th place in the table, and the pressure in the relegation battle is growing from week to week. In particular, the defensive weakness and lack of consistency in attacking play are causing head coach Frank Schmidt headaches.
Heidenheim facts & analysis
- 16th place in the Bundesliga
- Without a Bundesliga win for eight games
- Unbeaten in last two direct duels against Stuttgart (one win and one draw)
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
VfB Stuttgart celebrated an impressive 5-1 victory over Young Boys Bern in the Champions League. However, the game got off to a rocky start for the Swabians when Lukasz Lakomy gave the guests an early lead in the 6th minute. Stuttgart was unfazed, though, and Angelo Stiller earned them an equalizer in the 25th minute.
In the second half, VfB really turned on the pressure. Enzo Millot put the home side in the lead in the 53rd minute, and Chris Führich made it 3-1 in the 61st minute. Shortly after, Josha Vagnoman scored in the 66th minute, before Yannik Keitel put the final point on the board in the 75th minute. Stuttgart’s offense was dynamic and made consistent use of its chances, while the defense remained stable after the early setback.
This clear victory secured important points for Stuttgart to still have a chance of reaching the knockout phase of the Champions League and underlines the current strong form of the team, which has not been beaten in four games across all competitions.
Can they keep it going?
VfB Stuttgart are in impressive form and have not been beaten in any competition for four games. The latest success was the 5-1 win against Young Boys Bern in the Champions League, which secured important points for the Swabians. Prior to that, VfB recorded a crucial 3-2 Bundesliga win against Union Berlin on the final matchday, which stabilized the team in the table.
Stuttgart also showed strength in the DFB Cup: in the round of 16, they beat SSV Jahn Regensburg 3-0 and thus made it into the next round with ease. Sebastian Hoeneß’ team is currently performing strongly offensively and stably defensively. The team will need to maintain this level of performance to keep putting pressure on the teams at the top of the Bundesliga table and achieve their goals for the season. With their current form, the team seems well prepared for the challenges of the next few weeks.
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Unbeaten in four games (all competitions)
- VfB Stuttgart have already picked up points four times after falling behind (one win, three draws): a Bundesliga record and as many times as in the entire last season
- With eight goals from substitutes, VfB Stuttgart share the Bundesliga record with Bayern and have already set a new historic first-half record.
Heidenheim will play in a 4-1-3-2 system, which ensures an offensive presence with a compact midfield axis and two strikers. This formation enables flexible attacks and quick transitions.
Stuttgart will play in the proven 4-2-3-1 formation, which has been very successful in recent games. This line-up offers defensive stability and offensive variability through a strong central axis.
Heidenheim – Stuttgart head to head & statistics
In head-to-head comparisons of the two teams, Heidenheim have won two of the six meetings, as have Stuttgart. The remaining two matches have ended in draws. Despite this even record, Stuttgart’s current form suggests that they will win.
Direct comparison (H2H)
