Heidenheim vs Elversberg Prediction

Heidenheim will defend their Bundesliga status for next season, as they will face off Bundesliga 2 side Elversberg in the Bundesliga qualification final. Unfortunately, UK viewers are unable to watch the game live but can keep up to date with match events as they happen through various social media sites. Kick off for this final is on Thursday 22nd May at 19:30BST, with Voith-Arena the venue for this big game.

Key Stats

Elversberg haven't lost in eight matches.

Heidenheim have scored five goals in their last five matches.

Elversberg have netted ten times in their last five games.

The two sides have only met twice in their history.

Heidenheim vs Elversberg Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

Heidenheim Preview

Heidenheim haven't enjoyed their time in the Bundesliga this time round, with the side narrowly avoiding out on relegation this year. From their eighth place finish last year, the German side finished in sixteenth place this season, with just 29 points.

They have scored the fifth least goals in the league, scoring 37 times. Marvin Pieringer has contributed the most to the tally with seven goals this season, whilst Leo Scienza has assisted the most, despite only having three assists this year.

Heidenheim Predicted Lineup: Muller; Siersleben, Gimber, Mainka, Traore; Beck, Dorsch, Schloppner; Honsak, Pieringer, Wanner.

Elversberg Preview

Elversberg have been making strong progress in recent years, only being promoted to the 2 Bundesliga last year, and will feel heartbroken that they narrowly missed out on automatic promotion to the Bundesliga in their second season in the second division.

Elversberg finished in third, just one point behind the automatic promotion spots and will now be in the qualification final up against Heidenheim. The German side are unbeaten in their last eight games, an inspiring run into the top three of the league, and have scored the joint second goals in the division with 64 goals.

Elversberg Predicted Lineup: Kristof; Neubauer, Le Joncour, Pinckert, Baum; Sahin, Fellhauer; Zimmerschied, Damar, Petkov; Asllani.

Head-to-Head Stats

The two sides haven't matched up against each other in the history often, only previously playing each other twice before their game this Thursday night. The two games came in the 2013/14 3.Liga season, showing how far both sides have came.

Those two games were tight, with one game being a 1-1 draw, whilst Hiedenheim narrowly edged out 1-0 winners in the other.

Betting Tips for Heidenheim vs Elversberg

This game means so much to both sides, as this ninety minutes of football can decide the future to come for both teams. Therefore, you can expect the game to be a lot more reserved in the way teams play, as neither side will want to play more openly and risky, in attempt to ease themselves into the game.

Therefore, a draw at half time would be a good option for a payout, due to occasion of the game.

Odds subject to change

Final Prediction

This game is so huge to both sides, with Heidenheim looking to maintain their Bundesliga status, whilst Elversberg will be hoping to make it to continue their meteoric rise and be a Bundesliga side for the first ever time since their club was founded in 1907.

When looking at recent form, although they are in different quality leagues, Elversberg have been much better with an eight game unbeaten run. Whilst on the other hand, Heidenheim have struggled for consistency.

Even though there is difference in leagues, Elversberg will feel more confident and believe they can win this game due to their recent form, whilst playing with the idea of making it to the Bundesliga.

Therefore, I believe Elversberg will perform well, and they may not create many chances and might struggle, but they can nullify Heidenheim and snatch a 1-0 win.