Heidenheim vs Hamburger SV Prediction & Betting Tips (7 February)

This does not look good for Heidenheim in the race to maintain. In great difficulty this season, the locals bring up the rear in the standings with only 13 points accumulated during the first 20 days played this season. Even more worrying, they are now 6 units behind the first non-relegation place after a still difficult start in 2026. As proof, the FCH has just suffered 3 defeats in its last 4 matches played against Mainz 2-1, Wolfsburg 1-1, Leipzig 0-3 and finally Dortmund 3-2 last weekend. Just like its opponent of the day, Hamburg is aiming for nothing other than maintaining this season. for his return to the elite after very long years of absence.

But unlike Heidenheim, the visitors did not jeopardize their chances of being able to achieve their objective. Indeed, the Hamburgers occupy 13th place in the ranking and they are therefore virtually in good transition times. That said, HSV cannot afford to relax as they only have a one-point lead over the jump-off. It must be said that this team has been moving slowly for some time since it has had a string of draws like against Borussia Mönchengladbach 0-0, Sankt Pauli 0-0 and Bayern Munich 2-2 last week. 

Young defender Behrens and Georgian striker Zivzivadze (1 goal) continue their convalescence at Heidenheim. Winter recruit Christian Conteh, youngster Kölle and replacement defender Stergiou are also forced to stay in the pits this week. Return planned, however, for central defender Gimber who was suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards last week. With his 5 goals on the clock, the interesting Schimmer remains the best offensive asset of this team but he must be content with a supersub role. Midfielder Niehues scored twice against Dortmund last week, in vain. This winter, full-back Stergiou (Stuttgart), Christian Conteh (Eintracht Braunschweig) and Dinkçi (Fribourg, loan) arrived to try to revive this team. On the HSV side, striker Poulsen (1 goal, ex-Leipzig) will still not be able to hold his place.

He was joined in the infirmary by defender Rossing-Lelesiit and striker Dompé (2 goals) in recent days. Lesser striker Baldé and rookie Downs are doubtful after missing Bayern's reception last week. Finally, defender Capaldo is suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. We find in this team the French striker Rayan Philippe (4 goals) and the midfielder Lokonga (4 goals) who are the most prolific players of this squad this season. The probable compositions for Heidenheim - Hamburg: Heidenheim: Ramaj - Stergiou, Mainka, Siersleben, Föhrenbach - Schöppner, Dorsch (or Niehues) - Ibrahimovic, Beck, Honsak - Pieringer.Hamburg: Fernandes - Omari, Vuskovic, Torunarigha, Muheim - Fabio Vieira, Remberg - Jatta, Königsdörffer, Dompé - Philippe.

• Summary: 1. FC Heidenheim is going head to head with Hamburger SV starting on 7 Feb 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: 6.65
• Hamburger SV Feedinco Rating: 6.77