Heidenheim vs Koln Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Heidenheim vs Koln Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 10th, 2026 | Voith-Arena | Bundesliga | 14:30 (GMT)

The title fight might be a one-sided affair in the Bundesliga; however, the relegation battle is much more fierce. Six points separate 10th and 17th as the level of quality stays consistent throughout most mid to low table clubs. Unfortunately for Heidenheim, they are one of the two teams occupying an automatic relegation spot. Upon the German top flight’s return from the winter break, can the South German side capitalise on their stronger home form against a Koln side that holds the worst current form record in the league?

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score at 1.62 odds (Kwiff Bet) represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Heidenheim vs Koln Predicted Lineups

Heidenheim Predicted XI: Ramaj (GK), Busch, Mainka, Gimber, Traore, Schoppner, Dorsch, Kerber, Fohernbach, Honask, Pieringer

Team News: Frank Feller and Budu Zivzivadze are yet to recover from their knee injuries.

Koln Predicted XI: Schwabe (GK), Hansen, Heintz, Ozkacar, Sebulonsen, Martel, Krauss, Kaminski, Johannesson, El Mala, Ache

Team News: Rav van den Berg is suspended due to his red card against Union Berlin. Joel Schmied has almost recovered from a thigh injury.

Heidenheim vs Koln Current League Standings

Heidenheim occupy 17th place with 11 points. Frank Schmidt’s side has found it difficult to replicate last year's heroics, suffering 10 defeats, the joint-most in the league. With a league-low goal difference of -21, Heidenheim will need to find a way to tighten up defensively if they hope to climb out of the automatic relegation spots this winter.

Koln finds themselves in the congested middle of the pack, currently sitting in 11th place with 16 points. It has been a season of narrow margins for Lukas Kwasniok’s men; they are safe from the immediate drop zone for now, but are level on points with both Gladbach and Hamburg. With young talent like Said El Mala leading their scoring, the Billy Goats will be eyeing a strong start to the Rückrunde to distance themselves from the relegation scrap.

Heidenheim vs Koln Head-to-Head Timeline

This pair have rarely met in their history as Heidenheim historically were not a top-flight team, and Koln were. They have met four times in recent history in both the first and second tiers, winning one each and drawing twice.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 2024: Heidenheim 4-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
• January 2024: Koln 1-1 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
• April 2019: Heidenheim 0-2 Koln (Bundesliga 2)
• October 2018: Koln 1-1 Heidenheim (Bundesliga 2)

Recent Heidenheim and Koln Matches Analysis

Heidenheim Last 5 Matches:

• Heidenheim 0-4 Bayern Munchen (Bundesliga)
• St. Pauli 2-1 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
• Heidenheim 2-1 Freiburg (Bundesliga)
• Union Berlin 1-2 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
• Heindenheim 0-3 Borussia Monchengladbach (Bundesliga)

Heidenheim looked like they were going places with back-to-back wins, lifting them from the bottom of the table. However, a narrow loss to fellow relegation candidates St. Pauli and a heavy home thrashing from Bayern have thrown them back into reality.

Koln Last 5 Matches:

• Koln 0-1 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
• Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Koln (Bundesliga)
• Koln 1-1 St. Pauli (Bundesliga)
• Werder Bremen 1-1 Koln (Bundesliga)
• Koln 3-4 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)

On a current run of six games without a win, Koln desperately need some inspiration to sort out their torrid recent two months, which has seen them slip down the table. In all fairness, all of their losses in that time were against fellow competitive sides, so perhaps a match-up against a relegation struggler will fix their form.

Heidenheim vs Koln Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 44% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Heidenheim vs Koln Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score @ 1.62 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted plenty of goals in this fixture. Their form and head-to-head record justify confidence in this selection.

Key Players to Watch: Heidenheim vs Koln

Jakub Kaminski (Koln): Currently on loan from Wolfsburg, Kamiński has been arguably Köln’s best player this term. He has netted 5 goals from various positions across the midfield and attack, providing the "pulsating" energy the Billy Goats often lack.

Said El Mala (Koln): The 19-year-old winger is another standout talent of Koln’s season, recently earning a call-up to the Germany senior squad. With 6 goals and a powerful, direct dribbling style, the prospect is the Billy Goats' most clinical threat. His ability to cut inside from the left makes him the player Heidenheim must stop to avoid a home defeat this Saturday.

Heidenheim vs Koln Match Facts

Broadcast Details: N/A in the UK.

Stadium Information: The Voith-Arena is located in Heidenheim an der Brenz, specifically on the Schlossberg hill near Hellenstein Castle. Originally built in 1972 as the Albstadion, it has undergone extensive modernisations since 2009 to meet Bundesliga standards. It is the smallest stadium in the league with a capacity of 15,000, creating an intimate and high-pressure environment. Perched at an elevation of roughly 555 meters, it often holds the distinction of being the highest professional football stadium in Germany.

Referee: Yet to be announced.