FC Heidenheim vs VFB Stuttgart Prediction

The Voith Arena will play host to an exciting head-to-head battle between Heidenheim and Stuttgart this Sunday evening. Stuttgart have looked strong so far in their Bundesliga campaign, acquiring 20 points from 13 games and only picking up 3 losses. In complete contrast, their opponents on the day have had a poor start to the competition, only picking up 3 wins and currently sat in a relegation playoff position, Heidenheim need to find something to carry them to safety.

Key Stats

• FC Heidenheim have not kept a clean sheet in their last 6 matches, and have also lost all 6 of these
• Stuttgart have found the back of the net 14 times in their last 5 matches
• Stuttgart have not beaten Heidenheim at the Voith Arena sine 2017

Team Previews, Form and Standout Players

FC Heidenheim are in shocking form, with their last win coming over a month ago and are currently amid a 6-game losing streak. Only managing 3 wins from 13 games so far this season, it is anyone’s mystery as to what happened to the team that burst on to the scene last season and showed the Bundesliga to never count out the little guy.

Stuttgart on the other hand have been belated with their current form, with only 1 loss from their last 5 games and contributing 14 goals across this period. At the wheel, Bosnian striker Ermedin Demirovic has had an excellent campaign so far for “Die Roten”, with 7 league goals already and no sign of slowing down any time soon. Coach Sebastian Hoeneß will also be saluting fullback Maximilian Mittlestadt, who has recorded 4 assists so far this season, equalling the amount he got in the Bundesliga last season and has continued to be a threat down that left-hand side.

FC Heidenheim Preview

Formation: 5-3-2

Predicted Line-up: Kevin Muller; Jonas Fohrenbach, Tim Siersleben, Benedikt Gimber, Patrick Mainka, Omar Traore; Jan Schoppner, Lennard Maloney, Luca Kerber; Mathias Honsak, Paul Wanner

Nothing has come together for Frank Schmidt and his side so far in the Bundesliga. They have not had the taste of victory since early November and Heidenheim have looked sluggish ever since. Since being appointed manager in August 2007, Schmidt has been a king to the fans of the club, winning the Bundesliga 3 in 2014 to then winning the Bundesliga 2 in 2022. After securing promotion, then they went on to show the Bundesliga you can never count out the little man, finishing the league campaign in a whopping 8th place and securing European football. But this season has been one to forget so far, does Schmidt have it in him to pull this team back to glory, or is it back down to the Bundesliga 2.

VFB Stuttgart Preview

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Line-Up: Alexander Nubel; Maximmillian Mittelstadt, Jeff Chabot, Anthony Rouault , Josha Vagnoman; Angelo Stiller, Atakan Karazor; Enzo Millot, Nick Woltemade, Chris Fuhrich; Ermedin Demirovic

VFB Stuttgart are a team that oozes quality, finishing the league in a mighty second last season and even pipping German super giants Bayern Munich. They have kept up their strength so far this season but compared to last seasons standards they could be doing so much better. Sebastian Hoeness’ side have coped brilliantly through the injury struggles they have faced with their attack, with both Jamie Leweling and Denis Undav it was time for a new face to turn up. Bosnian forward Ermedin Demirovic has really taken the most of his opportunity to show the Stuttgart fans just what he has got in his locker, with 7 league goals so far this season, the striker has really been a fright to all oppositions back line. Stuttgart have shown just how brilliant they are at finding the back of the net, 14 goals from their last 5 and with a defence in front of them who haven’t kept a clean sheet in their last 5, is it more a of question of how many goals.

Head to Head Stats: FC Heidenheim vs VFB Stuttgart

This is the eleventh instalment of this Clash and Stuttgart have 5 wins to Heidenheims 3. However, it has been 7 years since Stuttgart last beat FC Heidenheim at the Voith Arena. Stuttgart will need to bring everything they can for this one to ensure they break this record looming over them going into this one.

Betting Tips for FC Heidenheim vs VFB Stuttgart

Going into this game, Heidenheim are out of form and have forgotten the feeling of winning, while Stuttgart are coming off a phenomenal season and have continued to show their strength going into this one.

For that reason, our betting experts suggest VFB Stuttgart To Win as the best value tip for this game.

Odds at 5/6 will mean that a bet of £10 could result in a return of up to £18.33

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction: FC Heidenheim vs VFB Stuttgart

FC Heidenheim 0-3 VFB Stuttgart

FC Heidenheim are desperately looking for a win, but with the sheer brute force Stuttgart have shown in attack in the last few games, I think this will be a goal fest going the way of VFB Stuttgart.