Heidenheim vs Werder Bremen Prediction & Betting Tips (18 October)

Forced to go through a grueling jump-off last year to maintain its place among the elite, Heidenheim may well not even have the opportunity to do so this year. Indeed, the start of the season made by the locals is more than worrying and it is logical that they find themselves having to bring up the rear in the standings with only 3 points on the clock. Beaten during the first 4 days, the red lantern thought they had finally taken off by winning against Augsburg 2-1. But the FCH was finally brought back to earth the following week with another defeat suffered against Stuttgart 1-0. Opposite, Werder Bremen has never really had to worry about its survival in the elite since its return to the highest level in 2022.

This team has in fact always managed to maintain a good lead in the red zone to the point of even coming close to qualifying for Europe on two occasions. On the other hand, Horst Steffen's players are encountering more difficulties this year. Dominated 3 times during the first 5 days such as against Friborg 0-3 and Bayern 4-0, the Werderaner managed to raise their heads before the international break by winning against Sankt Pauli 1-0. Following this success, Werder moved up to 12th place in the rankings. 

FCH is still without its top scorer from last year Pieringer who is injured. Goalkeeper Feller and defender Pacarada are also forced to throw in the towel this week. In addition, the participation of attackers Honsak, Conteh and Kaufmann is not assured since they were all absent on the last day. Georgian striker Zivzivadze should, however, return from suspension after being suspended for the last 3 matches. The offensive sector of this team is at half mast since it has only scored 4 goals in 6 days, which is the worst record in the Bundesliga.

On the Werder side, defenders Stark, Weiser, Deman and Wöber will once again have to pass their turn, all insufficiently recovered from their physical problem. The guardian Holder Backhaus will also have to be patient in the infirmary. In the heart of the game, the Brémois can rely on the essential midfielder Stage (10 goals, 5 assists last year, 1 goal this season) who should start again. Up front, attackers Mbangula, Ninjmah and Schimd have all scored 2 goals this season. The probable line-ups for Heidenheim - Werder Bremen: