Elversberg vs Heidenheim Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Elversberg v Heidenheim Preview

One of the most exciting and hotly anticipated games in every Bundesliga calendar is right around the corner!

German football has a very unique, intriguing system between it's promotions and relegation, with the third-placed team in the Bundesliga. 2 facing off against the third-from-bottom team in the Bundesliga in a two-legged playoff.

If the side representing Bundesliga. 2 wins over the two matches, they will be promoted into the Bundesliga at the expense of the team above, who will be relegated. If the team from the Bundesliga wins, then both teams will remain in their divisions for the forthcoming season.

In just a few days time, that second fixture between two sides will be taking place, with 3rd-placed Bundesliga. 2 side Elversberg playing hosts to the Bundesliga's Heidenheim. The score between the two was 2-2 in the first leg of this contest, setting up a grand-slam finish on Monday evening.

Key Statistics

• Elversberg withstood outside pressure on the final day to secure a playoff spot, defeating Schalke to pip Paderborn, Magdeburg, Fortuna Dusseldorf and Kaiserslautern to 3rd-place
• Despite holding a strong 2-0 lead in the first leg of the playoff, Elversberg surrendered the advantage thanks to two goals in two minutes from Heidenheim
• Despite being the top-flight side in the tie, Heidenheim are the underdogs against an Elversberg undefeated since mid-March
• Heidenheim's season ended in cruel fashion, with a final day defeat to Werder Bremen, their first in four games, enough to condemn them to playoff uncertainty**

Elversberg Preview

Predicted Starting Lineup: Kristof; Baum, Rohr, Joncour, Neubauer, Sahin, Fellhauer, Damar, Petkov, Schnellbacher, Asllani

Elversberg did what needed to be done on the final day of the second-tier season, defeating Schalke with a professional 2-1 result to clinch 3rd place under outside pressure.

Now, with their fine form seeing them undefeated since mid-March, they see themselves as the favourites to surpass the challenge of Heidenheim and book their place in the Bundesliga for the 25/26 campaign.

In the first leg, they got off to a perfectly good start, with Lukas Petkov striking early before star striker Fisnik Asllani doubled their money. However, the hosts of that clash got their get-back in lightning fashion, with Mathias Honsak following up on a goal from defender Tim Siersleben to restore parity, where it remained for the rest of the game to bring the two sides level again in the second leg.

With the first half of the overall tie still failing to separate these two well-matched teams, Elversberg will be hoping to follow through on a solid away day showing to get the job done in front of their own fans.

Heidenheim Preview

Predicted Starting Lineup: Muller; Busch, Mainka, Siersleben, Traore, Kratzig, Beck, Dorsch, Schoppner, Pieringer, Honsak

With Heidenheim falling short on the Bundesliga final day, failing to capitalise on a defeat for Hoffenheim that may have seen them jump out of danger by goal difference, they'll be doing everything they can to accept this second chance with both hands.

They were rocked by Elversberg in the first half of the first leg, trailing 2-0 as the curtain fell, but responded in superb fashion to rock their visitors with quickly-restored parity.

That level of fight will be exactly what is called upon once again as the Bundesliga side turn to playing as visitors. They will be disappointed that they were unable to capitalise upon their initial home advantage, and are now deemed as the underdog, but defeat will spell a sad end to their time in Germany's top flight. One thing is for certain, and that is for caution to be thrown to the wind at some point in this clash.

Where to Watch

Sadly for UK viewers, it appears this game will not be available on live television. For many other countries, however, the game will be carried on Sky Sports or beIN Sports. The game will kick off at 7:30pm UK time, on Monday, 26th of May.

Elversberg v Heidenheim Betting Tip

With this set to be a tense affair, with so much on the line, we think things will come undone as the game goes on, just like the first leg. That's why the market we are going for is Both Teams to Score - Yes.

You can get this market over at Highbet at odds of 1.6, meaning a £10 stake returns £16! A great addition to any accumulators.

Elversberg v Heidenheim Prediction

Elversberg are a formidable team in excellent form. They are incredibly hard to beat, but the Heidenheim side they are facing certainly have goals in them. We think the hosts will get it over the line with a 2-1 win, securing Bundesliga promotion, but expect the goals to come a little later on.