Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction & Betting Tips (21 March)

Barring a huge miracle, Heidenheim should probably leave the elite of German football next May. Last in the elite, the local club was only able to grab 14 points during its first 26 matches played this season and it is significantly behind by 10 points on the play-off team 8 days before the end of this exercise. In addition to this, the FCH has had poor performances for many weeks and it remains on 7 defeats conceded over the last 8 days. After being able to hold off Stuttgart 3-3, Frank Schmidt's men were then beaten 3 times by Werder Bremen 3-0, Hoffenheim 2-4 and by Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 last weekend. For their part, Bayer Leverkusen obviously does not have the same concerns as their opponent of the day.

Champion in 2024 and 2nd last year, this team is a little less efficient this season but it still remains in the running to try to finish in the top 4 and secure a place in the Champions League. 6th at the start of this 27th day, the Usine 11 is 5 points behind 4th place Stuttgart after its last 2 draws conceded against Friborg 3-3 and a numerically inferior Bayern Munich last week 1-1. Also involved in C1, Martin Terrier's partners went to Arsenal this week after being able to hold the Gunners to a 1-1 draw in the first leg. Unfortunately for them, they were unable to avoid elimination by logically losing at the Emirates Stadium. 

The red lantern will not be able to count on the services of replacement defender Paçarada, more regularly used Siersleben and Stergiou and the disappointing C. Stergiou who are all out of form at the moment. Otherwise, the locals will be able to rely on the rest of a group that is too poor to hope to do well in this championship. The interesting Schimmer is still FCH's top scorer with 5 goals but he is most often a substitute. Otherwise, midfielder Niehues and starting striker Pieringer have respectively scored 2 and 3 goals this season. Bayer Leverkusen, for their part, should approach this match without goalkeeper Flekken, former Monaco winger Ben Seghir and winger Tella.

To this we add that the titular right piston Lucas Vazquez and the potential starters Arthur (right piston) and Badé (central defender) also risk missing this trip. Victim of a huge tackle from Nicolas Jackson which forced him to come out during the break last week, ex-Rennais and Lyonnais Martin Terrier (4 goals) started well against Arsenal. The excellent Spanish piston Grimaldo (6 goals, 5 assists in the Bundesliga) returns from suspension but it is the turn of senior defender Tapsoba to be sanctioned for an accumulation of yellow cards. The Czech striker Schick (7 goals, 2 assists) is operational in the same way as the precious Poku (5 goals, 4 assists) and the Cameroonian Kofane. The probable line-ups for Heidenheim – Bayer Leverkusen:

• Summary: 1. FC Heidenheim played against Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 1 matches this season. Currently, 1. FC Heidenheim rank 18th, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen hold 6th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Referee: Robin Braun
• Heidenheim Feedinco Rating: 6.65
• Bayer Leverkusen Feedinco Rating: 6.93