Heidenheim vs Augsburg Prediction & Betting Tips (27 September)

Heidenheim welcome Augsburg to the Voith-Arena on September 27 in a clash that could shape the lower half of the Bundesliga table. Frank Schmidt’s side, still navigating their second season in the top flight, are desperate to rediscover the spark that saw them thrash Augsburg 4-0 in the reverse fixture last August. Since then, however, Heidenheim have struggled to string together consistent performances, with only two wins in their last ten outings. Their recent 2-0 home defeat to fellow strugglers St. Pauli was a sobering reminder of their vulnerability, especially with key players like Marvin Pieringer and Frank Feller sidelined due to injury.

Augsburg, on the other hand, arrive in Baden-Württemberg riding a wave of momentum. Jess Thorup’s men have stitched together a four-match winning streak, including impressive victories over Freiburg and Greuther Fürth. Despite a rocky start to the season, the Fuggerstädter have found their rhythm, with attacking contributions from the likes of Dion Beljo and Arne Maier proving decisive. However, their injury list is not insignificant, with Keven Schlotterbeck and Dimitrios Giannoulis among those ruled out, potentially weakening their defensive spine.

Tactically, this matchup promises a contrast in styles. Heidenheim, often reliant on direct play and set-piece efficiency, will look to exploit Augsburg’s occasional lapses in concentration, especially in wide areas. Augsburg, meanwhile, favor a more possession-based approach, with Thorup encouraging fluid transitions and high pressing. The midfield battle could be pivotal, with Jan-Niklas Beste’s creativity for Heidenheim clashing against Elvis Rexhbecaj’s industrious presence for the visitors. Both coaches are under pressure to deliver—Schmidt to avoid the relegation zone, Thorup to sustain Augsburg’s upward trajectory.

Despite Augsburg’s recent form, Heidenheim’s home resilience and historical edge in this fixture suggest a tightly contested affair. The hosts have shown flashes of brilliance, particularly in their 3-2 win over Kaiserslautern and a spirited 3-3 draw with Werder Bremen. With the crowd behind them and a point to prove, Heidenheim could edge this encounter. Our prediction leans toward a 2-1 victory for the home side, a result that would inject much-needed belief into Schmidt’s squad and complicate Augsburg’s push toward mid-table stability.