Hoffenheim vs FC Heidenheim: Predictions Preview, Lineups, H2h for October 25, 2025

On October 25, 2025, in Matchday 8 of the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim will play against Heidenheim. The match is set to start at 15:30 Central European Time. Here’s what to expect from this matchup.

Hoffenheim

Hoffenheim got back to winning with a 3–0 victory over St. Pauli in their last match, ending a three-game winless streak. This was their third win of the Bundesliga season, leaving them 8th in the standings with 10 points, having scored 12 goals and conceded 12.

However, Hoffenheim’s home performance has been lacking, suffering three consecutive losses and yet to secure a win at home this season. In their most recent home game, they did not manage to score.

Historically, Hoffenheim has performed better against Heidenheim at home, remaining unbeaten in their last three meetings at home, with the last two ending in 1–1 draws.

Next, Hoffenheim will face St. Pauli again, this time in the DFB-Pokal, following their recent Bundesliga match.

Heidenheim

Heidenheim barely avoided relegation last season and has had a tough start to the current campaign. They are in 17th place in the Bundesliga, with only 4 points from seven matches, scoring 6 goals and conceding 13.

In their last five matches, Heidenheim has secured just one win and one draw. Their latest match ended in a 2–2 draw at home against Werder Bremen. All points this season have been collected at home, with a win and a draw, while they have lost every away match. The only exception was a victory in the DFB-Pokal against a lower league team. Following the game against Hoffenheim, they will meet Hamburg in the Round of 32 of the DFB-Pokal.

In their recent history, Heidenheim has not been able to beat Hoffenheim in five matches, with two losses and three draws. Their last win against Hoffenheim was in 2021.

Probable Lineups

• Hoffenheim: Baumann, Coufal, Hajdari, Hranac, Bernardo, Avdullahu, Burger, Toure, Asllani, Kramaric, Lemperle
• Heidenheim: Ramaj, Traore, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach, Beck, Schoppner, Dorsch, Ibrahimovic, Zivzivadze, Schimmer

Key Facts and Head-to-Head

• Hoffenheim has not won 3 of their last 4 matches.
• Hoffenheim has lost 3 of their last 4 home matches.
• Hoffenheim has conceded first in 3 of their last 4 matches.
• Heidenheim has not won 5 of their last 6 matches.
• Heidenheim has lost 3 of their last 4 away matches.
• Heidenheim has conceded first in 5 of their last 6 matches.
• Hoffenheim is unbeaten in their last 5 meetings against Heidenheim.
• Both teams have scored in 3 of the last 4 head-to-head meetings.

Hoffenheim — Heidenheim Prediction

This match features two teams struggling with consistency. Hoffenheim is still looking for their first home win, while Heidenheim has not won away yet. Both teams have faced defensive issues and concede goals frequently. Historically, Hoffenheim has the advantage, but their last three encounters ended in draws, with two being high-scoring. An open game is likely, with Hoffenheim having a slight edge at home, but Heidenheim will also get scoring chances. The prediction is for both teams to score, with odds of 1.57.