FC Heidenheim - Bayer Leverkusen

• Goals
• Cards
• Substitutions

87'		1 - 2	Goal	M. Pieringer	N. Dovedan (Assist)
81'		0 - 2	Goal	A. Adli	F. Wirtz (Assist)
45'		0 - 1	Goal	J. Frimpong	A. Adli (Assist)

90'		R. Andrich	Unsportsmanlike conduct
32'		B. Gimber	Roughing
27'		J. Föhrenbach	Roughing

88'			In:	J. Frimpong	Out:	N. Tella
88'			In:	A. Adli	Out:	E. Tapsoba
88'			In:	F. Wirtz	Out:	J. Hofmann
82'			In:	B. Gimber	Out:	M. Pieringer
76'			In:	J. Beste	Out:	F. Pick
76'			In:	E. Dinkçi	Out:	M. Busch
74'			In:	P. Schick	Out:	Borja Iglesias
63'			In:	J. Schöppner	Out:	K. Sessa
46'			In:	A. Beck	Out:	N. Dovedan

FC Heidenheim - Bayer Leverkusen Predictions

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen

Best odds: 1.46

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As the Bundesliga season intensifies, a thrilling encounter is on the horizon with FC Heidenheim welcoming the table-toppers Bayer Leverkusen to the Voith-Arena. With predictions leaning towards a victory for the visitors, the match on Saturday promises to be an electrifying battle of tactics and talent, where key players and recent forms could make all the difference.

Key Players - FC Heidenheim

For FC Heidenheim, sitting at a respectable 10th place in the league, Adrian Beck has been a consistent performer in the midfield. With a rating of 6.64, Beck's ability to create chances from the deep has been vital. His 327 passes and 11 key passes this season highlight his vision, while his contributions to the team's attacking play cannot be understated.

Another crucial figure for the home side is Jan Schöppner. With a slightly higher rating of 6.78, Schöppner has been instrumental in both the defensive and offensive transitions, as evidenced by his 250 total passes and 6 key passes. His knack for finding the back of the net with 2 goals this season adds an extra layer to his game.

Leading the attack, Marvin Pieringer stands out with a rating of 6.86. His 4 shots on target and 2 goals signify his threat in front of goal. Although Pieringer's assists column remains empty, his overall influence on the team's forward play is undeniable.

Key Players - Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen's dominance this season is reflected in their key players' performances. Adam Hložek, with a rating of 6.71, has been a sharpshooter for the team, translating his 3 shots on target into a goal. His presence in the attack will surely test the Heidenheim defense.

Midfielder Nathan Adewale Temitayo Tella, with a rating of 6.73, may not have eye-catching stats, but his role in the midfield engine room is pivotal for maintaining the team's balance and providing support in both defense and attack.

The standout performer for the visitors is Amine Adli. With a rating of 6.94, Adli's 3 assists and 10 key passes from 126 total passes show his creative prowess. His ability to unlock defenses will be crucial, and his impact on the game could be the deciding factor.

Recent Form

FC Heidenheim has shown resilience in recent matches, with a string of draws and a win in their last five games. Their form at home has been particularly strong, with 5 wins out of 10 games. Leverkusen, on the other hand, has been in scintillating form, undefeated this season and winning four of their last five matches.

Head-to-Head History

The previous encounter between these two sides saw Bayer Leverkusen emerge as clear victors with a 4-1 win on September 24, 2023. This result will surely be on the minds of the Heidenheim players as they look to avenge their defeat.

Prediction

Considering the current form and the strength of the key players, predictions are pointing towards a victory for Bayer Leverkusen. The visitors' undefeated run and superior attacking stats make them the favorites. FC Heidenheim will have to leverage their home advantage and hope their key players can rise to the occasion to disrupt Leverkusen's rhythm.

The prediction model also supports this outlook, giving Bayer Leverkusen a 45% chance of taking all three points, with the same probability for a draw. The firepower Leverkusen possesses, especially with players like Amine Adli in the squad, is likely to be too much for Heidenheim's defenses.

In conclusion, while FC Heidenheim will put up a valiant fight, especially at their home ground, the quality and form of Bayer Leverkusen are expected to prevail, making them the anticipated winners in this Bundesliga clash.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

35%

65%

Attacking Potential

36%

64%

Defensive Potential

33%

67%

Poisson Distribution

23%

77%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

38%

63%

Wins the game

36%

64%

FC Heidenheim - Bayer Leverkusen Head to Head

17/02	FC Heidenheim	1 - 2	Bayer Leverkusen
24/09	Bayer Leverkusen	4 - 1	FC Heidenheim

Bundesliga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bayer Leverkusen	28	24	4	0	69	19	50	76
2	Bayern Munich	28	19	3	6	80	36	44	60
3	VfB Stuttgart	28	19	3	6	64	34	30	60
4	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	64	33	31	53
5	Borussia Dortmund	28	15	8	5	55	33	22	53
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	28	10	12	6	43	36	7	42
7	FC Augsburg	28	9	9	10	45	46	-1	36
8	1899 Hoffenheim	28	10	6	12	48	53	-5	36
9	SC Freiburg	28	10	6	12	40	52	-12	36
10	FC Heidenheim	28	8	9	11	41	49	-8	33
11	Werder Bremen	28	8	7	13	36	44	-8	31
12	Union Berlin	28	8	5	15	25	43	-18	29
13	Borussia Monchengladbach	27	6	10	11	46	53	-7	28
14	VfL Wolfsburg	27	7	7	13	33	44	-11	28
15	Vfl Bochum	28	5	11	12	33	58	-25	26
16	FSV Mainz 05	28	4	11	13	26	46	-20	23
17	1.FC Köln	28	4	10	14	23	49	-26	22
18	SV Darmstadt 98	28	2	8	18	28	71	-43	14