FC Heidenheim - VfL Wolfsburg

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64'		2 - -2	Goal disallowed: Offside
64'		2 - -1	Goal	T. Kleindienst
63'		1 - -1	Goal disallowed: Offside
45'		1 - 0	Own Goal	M. Jenz
21'		0 - 0	Goal disallowed: Offside
7'		0 - 1	Goal	V. Černý	J. Wind (Assist)

45'
45'		Y. Gerhardt

89'			In:	J. Beste	Out:	N. Dovedan
82'			In:	E. Dinkçi	Out:	F. Pick
76'			In:	S. Bornauw	Out:	M. Lacroix
72'			In:	L. Maloney	Out:	K. Sessa
62'			In:	J. Kamiński	Out:	K. Paredes
46'			In:	L. Majer	Out:	Tiago Tomás

FC Heidenheim - VfL Wolfsburg Predictions

Prediction: FC Heidenheim or draw

Best odds: 1.57

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As the Bundesliga gears up for another thrilling encounter, all eyes are on the Voith-Arena where FC Heidenheim will lock horns with VfL Wolfsburg on a crisp Saturday afternoon. With the league campaign well past its halfway mark, both sides find themselves in the middle of the table, eager to climb higher. The predictions are shrouded in mystery, with no clear favorite emerging, leaving fans and analysts alike to speculate on the outcome of this mid-table clash.

Key Players - FC Heidenheim

FC Heidenheim, currently sitting at 12th in the standings, will rely heavily on their midfield maestro, Jan Schöppner. With a rating of 6.73, Schöppner has been pivotal, contributing 2 goals and maintaining an impressive passing accuracy with 171 total passes this season.

Upfront, the attacking impetus will largely come from Eren Sami Dinkçi, who boasts a team-high 6 goals from 20 shots. His rating of 6.90 reflects his importance to the team, and with 11 shots on target, he's a constant threat in the final third.

Another attacker, Marvin Pieringer, shares the same rating of 6.90. With 2 goals to his name and a knack for finding space in the box, Pieringer will be a crucial figure in breaking down Wolfsburg's defense.

Key Players - VfL Wolfsburg

For the visitors, defensive solidity might come from Rogério Oliveira da Silva, with a rating of 6.47. Though not the highest-rated player, his contribution at the back will be vital for Wolfsburg to keep Heidenheim's attackers at bay.

The offensive charge for Wolfsburg is expected to be led by Tiago Barreiros de Melo Tomás, who has a rating of 6.59. With 1 goal from 11 shots and 7 key passes, he's shown glimpses of what he can offer in terms of finishing and creating chances.

Midfielder Václav Černý is another key player for Wolfsburg, with a rating of 6.74. His ability to contribute both defensively and offensively will be essential for his team's success on the road.

Recent Form

Both teams have had a mixed bag of results leading up to this match. FC Heidenheim has shown some resilience at home, winning 4 out of their 7 home games, but their recent form (WWLDL) shows inconsistency. VfL Wolfsburg, on the other hand, has struggled away from home with only 2 wins in 8 away games and a recent form reading WLLWL, indicating a similar level of unpredictability.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record provides a slight edge to Wolfsburg, who emerged victorious in the last encounter between these two sides on August 19, 2023, with a 2-0 win. This history will undoubtedly play on Heidenheim's mind as they seek to avenge that loss and capitalize on their home advantage.

Prediction

Given the recent form of both teams and their respective strengths and weaknesses, this match promises to be a tightly contested affair. The key battle will likely be between Heidenheim's attacking force and Wolfsburg's defensive unit. With neither side showing a clear dominance, a draw seems to be a plausible outcome.

However, the presence of Eren Sami Dinkçi and Marvin Pieringer in Heidenheim's lineup could tip the scales slightly in the home team's favor, especially with Wolfsburg's less than stellar away record. The prediction leans towards a narrow victory for FC Heidenheim or a hard-fought draw, with goals expected from both sides.

In conclusion, as the Bundesliga continues to surprise us with its unpredictability, this match between FC Heidenheim and VfL Wolfsburg could very well add to the excitement. Expect a tactical battle with moments of individual brilliance, as both teams strive to secure crucial points in their quest for a better league position.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

71%

29%

Attacking Potential

69%

31%

Defensive Potential

50%

50%

Poisson Distribution

64%

36%

Stregth H2H

0%

100%

Goals H2H

13%

88%

Wins the game

53%

47%

FC Heidenheim - VfL Wolfsburg Head to Head

20/01	FC Heidenheim	1 - 1	VfL Wolfsburg
19/08	VfL Wolfsburg	2 - 0	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