Match Overview

The opening match of the Bundesliga season, featuring Heidenheim and Wolfsburg, is scheduled for August 23rd at the Voith-Arena. This encounter between Heidenheim and Wolfsburg promises an intriguing start, and we provide our comprehensive prediction, betting tip, odds analysis, and key statistics.

Heidenheim Team Analysis

Heidenheim’s Season Form

Heidenheim is gearing up for their third consecutive season in Germany’s top flight. Last season, the team finished 16th, securing their Bundesliga status only after a tense relegation playoff against Elversberg (2:2, 1:2 aggregate). Notably, in the previous Bundesliga campaign, Heidenheim registered the fewest points in home fixtures (11), and their tally of 13 home goals was only better than St. Pauli’s (10). This summer, Heidenheim participated in just two friendly matches, winning both.

Key Player Acquisitions for Heidenheim

During the off-season, the club strengthened its squad with the addition of goalkeeper Diant Ramaj and midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic.

Heidenheim Home Performance Statistics

• Heidenheim has failed to win in 8 of their last 9 home Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 7 losses).
• The team failed to score in 5 of their last 7 home league encounters.
• Heidenheim conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 9 Bundesliga home games.

Heidenheim’s Predicted Line-up (3-4-3)

Diant Ramaj – Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, Tim Siersleben – Omar Traore, Niklas Dorsch, Jan Schöppner, Arijon Ibrahimovic – Leo Scienza, Budu Zivzivadze, Mathias Honsak.

Heidenheim Team News

Forward Marvin Pieringer is sidelined due to injury.

Wolfsburg Team Analysis

Wolfsburg’s Recent Performance

Wolfsburg concluded the previous league campaign in 11th place, accumulating 43 points. Consequently, this marks the third time in the last four seasons that Wolfsburg has failed to secure a top-10 finish in the Bundesliga. The team struggled significantly towards the end of last season, managing only one victory in their final ten league matches (3 draws, 6 losses). Despite this, Wolfsburg impressively ranked fourth in points secured in away matches (27). Over the pre-season, Wolfsburg played five friendly games, losing four and winning one.

Wolfsburg Transfer Activity & New Coach

During the summer transfer window, the club acquired midfielder Vinicius and secured forward Jesper Lindstrom on loan. Simultaneously, defender Sebastiaan Bornauw and forward Tiago Tomas departed the team. Furthermore, Wolfsburg will be led by new head coach Paul Simonis.

Wolfsburg Away Performance Statistics

• Wolfsburg has not won in 4 of their last 5 away Bundesliga fixtures (1 draw, 3 losses).
• The team scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 8 of their last 11 away league games.
• Wolfsburg conceded no more than one goal in 6 of their last 8 away Bundesliga matches.

Wolfsburg’s Predicted Line-up (4-5-1)

Kamil Grabara – Kilian Fischer, Moritz Jenz, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Joakim Mæhle – Patrick Wimmer, Vinicius, Lovro Majer, Maximilian Arnold, Andreas Olsen – Denan Pejcinovic.

Wolfsburg Team News

Defender Denis Vavro and midfielder Kevin Paredes are sidelined due to injuries.

Match Referee Profile

Benjamin Brand (Germany)

Referee Statistics

Matches officiated – 16 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 64;

Average yellow cards per match – 4;

Red cards shown – 3;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties awarded – 19%.

Heidenheim vs Wolfsburg Match Prediction

Heidenheim’s Home Goal-Scoring Struggles

Heidenheim narrowly avoided relegation in the previous Bundesliga season, a fate largely influenced by their struggling home performances. Across 17 home matches last season, the club managed to score more than one goal on only three occasions. It is also noteworthy that in their two Bundesliga home encounters against Wolfsburg, Heidenheim was limited to just one goal.

Wolfsburg’s Defensive Strength Away

While Wolfsburg’s away performances towards the end of last season weren’t outstanding, they avoided significant defensive collapses. In their last eight Bundesliga away matches, the team allowed opponents to score more than one goal on only two occasions. Furthermore, with 24 goals conceded away from home in the previous championship, Wolfsburg had a better record than all but three other clubs.

Given these factors, I do not expect the home side to breach the opponent’s defense more than once. Therefore, my prediction is: Heidenheim Total Goals Under 1.5 with odds of 1.66