Heidenheim (home)
- Heidenheim sit bottom of the Bundesliga table and need a miracle to avoid relegation.
- Winless in their last five Bundesliga games (D1, L4) and conceded 10 goals in that run.
- The squad has been hit by serious injuries to key players.
- Stefan Schimmer is still their top Bundesliga goalscorer with five goals.
Stuttgart (away)
- Stuttgart are in the top four with 42 points and a +12 goal difference.
- They remain in the Champions League race despite a surprise 1-0 loss at St. Pauli.
- Sebastian Hoeneß’s high-press, possession-based system has them playing on the front foot.
- Ermedin Demirović is in form and Deniz Undav has around 12 Bundesliga goals this season.
Head-to-Head
Stuttgart have won three of the last five head-to-head matches.
Heidenheim
- Stefan Schimmer - top scorer with five goals.
- Arijon Ibrahimović - a spark when he’s played.
Stuttgart
- Ermedin Demirović - in great form, scored a brace in the 3-0 win over Köln.
- Deniz Undav - around 12 Bundesliga goals and the focal point of the attack.
- Jamie Leweling and Angelo Stiller - provide pace and creativity from wide areas.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers: Stuttgart 1.71, Heidenheim 4.33, Draw 3.95.
- The preview avoids the 1X2 market and backs Over 2.5 goals at 1.53.
Prediction
- Expect a Stuttgart win; likely correct scores include 0-2 or 1-2.
- Main selection: Over 2.5 goals (1.53).
