Hertha BSC Berlin
- Hertha are a slightly favoured 2.35 in the betting, with Heidenheim 2.9 and the draw 3.4, which looks about right based on the formbook.
- Hertha are in mixed but positive form after 5 games across all competitions, posting 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat.
- Soufian Gouram has 1 assist in 1 league game for Hertha, but the creative spark seems to be present early on under Leitl, while Sebastian Grønning has 1 goal in 1 game to make him the top scorer for the Old Lady in the 2. Bundesliga 2026/2027, so they should have a sharp focal point up top.
FC Heidenheim 1846
- Heidenheim have won 2, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 5 across all competitions.
- Frank Schmidt keeps his team tight and workmanlike, who make their bread and butter with direct counters, winning duels and getting on the second ball.
- Marvin Pieringer has also found the net twice in the last 5 games for Heidenheim, so they have multiple live bodies, and Budu Zivzivadze has 1 goal in 1 league outing for the visitors, while Marcel Costly has provided the supply line with 2 assists in 1 game.
Recent meeting
Hertha have a slight mental edge going into Saturday's matchup, as they won the only recent head-to-head 2-1 at home in the DFB Pokal 2024/2025.
Hertha BSC Berlin
- Soufian Gouram - Soufian Gouram has 1 assist in 1 league game for Hertha.
- Sebastian Grønning - Sebastian Grønning has 1 goal in 1 game to make him the top scorer for the Old Lady in the 2. Bundesliga 2026/2027.
FC Heidenheim 1846
- Marvin Pieringer - Marvin Pieringer has also found the net twice in the last 5 games for Heidenheim.
- Budu Zivzivadze - Budu Zivzivadze has 1 goal in 1 league outing for the visitors.
- Marcel Costly - Marcel Costly has provided the supply line with 2 assists in 1 game.
Odds & markets
- Hertha2.35, Heidenheim2.9, draw 3.4 - the market aligns with recent form.
- Over 2.5 goals looks like value at 1.6 in this spot, as both sides have enough creativity and punch to make a real game of this matchup.
Match call
Hertha have a small sample, but a perfect record at home in 2026/2027 (1 win in 1), while Heidenheim have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 2 of their last 4 away games across all competitions, so take the hosts to edge out the result, although the formbook suggests a close game.
