VfB Stuttgart – FC Heidenheim
This Sunday, three games are scheduled on matchday 27 of the Bundesliga and one of them is this interesting duel. The surprise team of the season, VfB Stuttgart, will face newly promoted Heidenheim at home in the MHPArena, who have done very well so far this season. Stuttgart want to remain in a Champions League place and Heidenheim want to make absolutely sure that they have nothing more to do with the relegation battle. Find out who has the edge in this duel in our Stuttgart – Heidenheim betting tip.
Stuttgart face TSG Hoffenheim away on the last matchday before the international break. And it wasn’t just in the stands, where 16,000 fans cheered on their team, that Stuttgart dominated on the pitch. From the outset, the game went in one direction only, and that was towards Hoffenheim’s goal. Sebastian Hoeneß’ team deservedly won 3:0 thanks to their playful, efficient and dynamic soccer.
Heidenheim had a relatively unspectacular final matchday. They fell behind early against an out-of-form Gladbach side at home, but got into the game better and better as the match progressed and were rewarded for their courageous performance with an equalizer midway through the second half. However, Frank Schmidt’s team were unable to do more and the game ended in a 1-1 draw, which the Heidenheim side can live with very well
Stuttgart – Heidenheim info
- Date & Time: 31.03.2024, 17:30 hrs.
- Playing venue: MHPArena, Stuttgart
- Competition: Bundesliga, 27th matchday
- TV broadcast/livestream: DAZN
Stuttgart Form & Balance Check
The 2023/24 season is another glorious one for VfB Stuttgart. The surprise team of the season have completely redeemed themselves after an intense relegation battle last year and are now in third place in the table and everything looks like they will be playing internationally next season. They have only lost twice in their last ten games, drawn once and won all of their remaining seven games. They are currently on a three-match winning streak and would like to continue this against Heidenheim.
Führich, Undav and Guirassy
The three attacking players are currently enchanting not only the Stuttgart fans, but the whole of Germany. They prove the harmony between the three of them time and time again on the pitch and are still hungry for goals. Guirassy (22 goals), Undav (14 goals) and Führich (seven goals) are responsible for more than 70% of Stuttgart’s 60 goals scored this season, making them the third-best attack in the league and they are still motivated to increase their goal tally
Stuttgart facts & analysis
- Third best offense in the league
- Last three games all won
- Third place in the table
Heidenheim Form & Balance Check
Heidenheim are playing a very good season as a promoted team and are settling in mid-table. However, after a very good phase in the middle of the season, Heidenheim seem to be getting a little tired. They have only drawn two of their last five games and lost three times, meaning their form is currently on a downward trend. This has resulted in a respectable eleventh place in the table, which is still far enough away from the dangerous zone at the moment, but the team does not want to rest on its laurels
Injury misfortune
Arguably the best standard player in the league plays for 1. FC Heidenheim, but he is currently injured. Jan-Niklas Beste was originally due to make his international debut during this break, but was injured in the first few days of training and even had to leave afterwards. As if that wasn’t bitter enough, he is now also missing in the league. Their biggest weapon, their set pieces, are of course less effective and now they have to think of another way to outwit Stuttgart
Heidenheim facts & analysis
- Table position eleven
- Without a win in five games
- Last game a draw
Compared to the last game, there will be hardly any tactical or personnel changes for Stuttgart. Should Millot and Karazor not be fit in time (both have colds), they will be replaced by Dahoud and Silas.
Maloney, Beck and Beste could still be fit for this game, but Heidenheim are unlikely to take any risks in this match. Not much will change tactically compared to the last game, but Pieringer and Sessa are an option if Frank Schmidt wants to rotate
Stuttgart – Heidenheim head-to-head & stats
This clash has only taken place five times in German soccer history and the balance is even. The Swabians have won twice, they have shared the points once and Heidenheim have won twice, the last victory being the game in the first half of the season, in which they won 2:0
Direct comparison (H2H)
