The fourth round of the Bundesliga features a match between Hamburg and Heidenheim. This game is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, kicking off at 15:30 CET. Here’s a betting tip for this matchup.
Hamburg vs Heidenheim: Match Preview
Hamburg finished second in Bundesliga 2 last season, earning 59 points from 34 matches, which secured their promotion to the Bundesliga. However, the start of this season has been disappointing. They drew 0-0 against Borussia Mönchengladbach in the first match, followed by a 0-2 loss to St. Pauli, a 1-3 loss in a friendly against Hannover, and a heavy 0-5 defeat to Bayern Munich after the international break. Currently, Hamburg has one point and is near the bottom of the table.
Heidenheim has also faced difficulties this season. They participated in the UEFA Conference League after the 2023/24 season but struggled and finished 16th with 29 points, only avoiding relegation due to a playoff win against Elversberg. This season has not started well for them either, with three losses in three matches: 1-3 to Wolfsburg, 0-2 to Leipzig, and 0-2 to Borussia Dortmund. Heidenheim is at the bottom of the league with a goal difference of 1:7.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Statistics
- Hamburg is winless in four matches, with three consecutive losses.
- Heidenheim has one win in their last four games, which was in a friendly.
- Hamburg has not kept a clean sheet in three matches; Heidenheim has failed to do so in four.
- Hamburg has yet to score this season, while Heidenheim has scored just once.
- The last meeting between these teams was in 2023, resulting in a 3-3 draw.
Probable Line-ups
- Hamburg: Fernandez; Omari, Vuskovic, El-Fadli; Gocholeishvili, Remberg, Capaldo, Muhheim; Vieira, Dompé; Glatzel
- Heidenheim: Ramaj; Traoré, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Dorsch, Schöppner; Ibrahimović, Beck, Honsak; Kaufmann
Prediction
With both teams struggling this season, this match represents a crucial battle against relegation. Given the competitive nature of the Bundesliga, an open and engaging match is expected. My prediction is that there will be over 2.5 total goals.