Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich Prediction & Betting Tips (21 December)

The second part of the season promises to be testing for this Heidenheim team which, after having already had to compete in the play-offs to maintain its place in the elite, will have to redouble its efforts to try to renew its lease in the Bundesliga over the coming months. 17th in the ranking before this 15th day, Franck Schmidt's men have only gleaned 11 points during their first 14 matches and they are 2 points behind the first non-relegation team, Augsburg. A little better recently, the FCH was able to win against Union Berlin 1-2 and Friborg 2-1 before falling on the field of Sankt Pauli 2-1 last weekend. Bayern Munich, for its part, obviously does not have a competitor of its size this year beyond the Rhine.

Large leader of the ranking, the FCB already has a very comfortable lead of 9 points over its first pursuer, Leipzig, despite its small hitch experienced last week against Mainz 2-2 during a meeting which it nevertheless dominated from start to finish, falling on a heroic opposing goalkeeper. Before that, the Bavarians had crushed 3 nice victories in a row in the league against Freiburg 6-2, Sankt Pauli 3-1 and Stuttgart 0-5. They have also won 5 of their first 6 Champions League matches including the last one against Sporting 3-1 last week and are already practically assured of participating in the 1/8th finals of the competition. 

For the locals, the defender Pacarada will still not be able to play this match, injured. The attacker Kaufmann (1 goal, 1 assist), replacement goalkeeper Feller and Georgian Zivzivadze are also forced to remain in the hands of medical staff this Sunday. Still absent last week, striker Conteh should be able to return to the group. Offensively, striker Schimmer is the most decisive player in this formation with 4 goals. Last week, striker Pieringer scored his first goal of the season against Pauli, in vain. Still on the road to recovery, playmaker Musiala will undoubtedly not be present for this last match of the year.

Hit in a thigh last week, veteran goalkeeper Neuer will also have to forfeit the next round and Laimer will be penalized for an accumulation of yellow cards. On the other hand, the formidable Colombian striker Luis Diaz (7 goals, 5 assists) will be allowed to play again after being suspended last weekend and French full-back Boey should be fit again after being withdrawn against Mainz. Up front, attackers Gnabry (4 goals, 3 assists) and Olise (6 goals, 8 assists in championship; 1 goal, 2 assists in C1) will be present as will the very promising Lennart Karl (3 goals, 2 assists). At the forefront, center forward Harry Kane (18 goals, 3 assists in Bundesliga; 5 goals in C1) stands alone at the top of the Bundesliga scorers' rankings. The probable line-ups for Heidenheim - Bayern Munich:

• Summary: 1. FC Heidenheim is going head to head with FC Bayern München starting on 21 Dec 2025 at 16:30 UTC at Voith-Arena stadium, Heidenheim an der Brenz city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Referee: Florian Badstubner
• Heidenheim Feedinco Rating: 6.67
• Bayern Munich Feedinco Rating: 7.13