Match Overview

This second-round Bundesliga clash features RB Leipzig taking on Heidenheim at the Red Bull Arena on August 30th. This preview offers a detailed forecast, betting tips, odds analysis, and key statistics for the Leipzig vs Heidenheim encounter.

RB Leipzig

Leipzig’s Current Form

Under Ole Werner’s guidance, RB Leipzig endured a devastating start to their Bundesliga campaign, suffering a 0-6 away defeat against Bayern Munich. This result marks the club’s heaviest loss in its Bundesliga history. Furthermore, the team has now conceded at least three goals in four of their last five league matches. Currently, RB Leipzig finds itself at the bottom of the league standings.

• The team has remained unbeaten in 9 of their last 11 home matches in the Bundesliga (5 wins, 4 draws).
• The club has scored exactly 2 or 3 goals in 7 of their previous 9 home league encounters.
• At least three goals have been scored in 9 of RB Leipzig’s last 12 home Bundesliga fixtures.

RB Leipzig’s Probable Starting XI (4-3-3)*

Peter Gulacsi – David Raum, Castello Lukeba, Willi Orban, Bote Baku – Xavi Simons, Nicolas Seiwald, Xaver Schlager – Jan Diomande, Lois Openda, Johan Bakayoko.

Heidenheim

Heidenheim’s Season Start

Frank Schmidt’s side also faced a losing start to their season, succumbing to a 1-3 home defeat against Wolfsburg in the opening round. This result extends Heidenheim’s winless streak in the Bundesliga to six out of their last eight matches (1 draw, 5 losses). Notably, the club has conceded three or more goals in four of these encounters. Additionally, they have scored more than one goal in only one of their previous nine league fixtures. Heidenheim currently occupies the 16th position in the league table.

• The club has avoided defeat in 5 of their last 6 away Bundesliga matches (3 wins, 2 draws).
• At least one team failed to score in 5 of their previous 7 away league fixtures.
• Heidenheim has conceded no more than one goal in 5 of their last 7 away Bundesliga matches.

Heidenheim’s Probable Starting XI (3-4-3)*

Diant Ramaj – Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, Tim Siersleben – Jonas Ferenbach, Niklas Dorsch, Jan Schoppner, Marnon Busch – Leo Scienza, Budu Zivzivadze, Arjen Ibrahimovic.

Team News: Heidenheim Injuries

Defender Jonas Ferenbach and forward Marvin Pieringer are unavailable due to injuries.

Referee

Referee Profile: Frank Willenborg

Frank Willenborg (Germany)

Matches officiated: 10 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows): 43;

Average yellow cards per match: 4.3;

Red cards shown: 0;

Average fouls per match: 23;

Penalties awarded: 10%.

Match Prediction: RB Leipzig – Heidenheim

Leipzig’s Offensive Approach

At home, RB Leipzig consistently adopts an offensive strategy, aiming to dominate possession and push forward. This aggressive playing style has translated into impressive scoring statistics in their home games: over their last 12 Bundesliga matches at the Red Bull Arena, the team has found the back of the net in every single fixture, scoring at least two goals in nine of those encounters. However, Leipzig’s defense has shown vulnerabilities, keeping only two clean sheets during this same period.

Heidenheim’s Away Performance

Last season, Heidenheim didn’t frequently secure positive results away from home, yet they consistently demonstrated a proactive approach in attack. Across 17 away fixtures in the previous Bundesliga campaign, the club failed to score in only four matches, and managed to net at least two goals in nine of those games. Conversely, in 11 of their last 14 away league matches, the team failed to keep a clean sheet, conceding a total of 27 goals during this stretch.

Final Prediction

Considering the attacking tendencies of RB Leipzig at home and Heidenheim’s capacity to score on the road, coupled with both teams’ defensive frailties, I anticipate a high-scoring affair in this match. Therefore, my final prediction is: “Total Goals Over 2.5” with odds of 1.58

Note on Lineups

* The starting lineup listed for each team is from their previous match in this tournament.