Heidenheim vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips (10 January)

Future prospects in the Bundesliga are dotted for Heidenheim. In great difficulty this year, this team very logically finds itself in the red zone of this championship, in 17th position, with only 11 points taken during the first 15 days. After having experienced a small improvement at the beginning of December symbolized by 2 successes against Union Berlin 1-2 and Friborg 2-1, the FCH relapsed against Sankt Pauli then was logically swept away by Bayern Munich 0-4 on the last day. Consequently, Heidenheim is 3 points behind the first non-relegation team. Opposite, Cologne is also not out of the woods in the race to remain.

But unlike its opponent of the day, this team capitalized at the start of the season in order to distance itself from the red zone before seriously slowing down over the following months. The promoted teams have not won the slightest victory since November 2. Since then, the Boucs have been beaten 4 times in 6 days, such as against Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 and Union Berlin 0-1 just before the winter break. In the standings, Cologne is in 11th position, 6 points ahead of the red zone.

For the locals, replacement goalkeeper Feller is missing. It will be the same for the young defender Behrens, for the Kosovar Paqarada and for the Georgian striker Zivzivadze who are also stuck in the infirmary at the start of 2026. The FCH only has one offensive locomotive. This is the interesting Schimmer who has crashed 4 times this year but who is not always the starter. With only 13 goals scored, Heidenheim has the worst offensive record in the Bundesliga with those of Mainz and Sankt Pauli.

Sent off during the last day, central defender van den Berg will be sanctioned with a one-match suspension. On top of that, central defenders Schmied and Killian and the rather important Hübers are all expected to forfeit this trip to Heidenheim. Otherwise, it will be all hands on deck for the Boucs like the prolific El Mala and Kaminski who have respectively 6 and 5 goals scored to their credit in the Bundesliga this season. Striker Bülter (3 goals) can also be dangerous. The probable line-ups for Heidenheim - Cologne:

• Summary: 1. FC Heidenheim is going head to head with 1. FC Köln starting on 10 Jan 2026 at 14:30 UTC at Voith-Arena stadium, Heidenheim an der Brenz city, Germany. The match is a part of the Bundesliga .
• Heidenheim Feedinco Rating: 6.66
• FC Koln Feedinco Rating: 6.82