Heidenheim will host Copenhagen in the second leg of the first knockout stage of the Conference League on Thursday, 13 February.
With the hosts having the advantage from the first leg, will they be able to defend it or will Copenhagen turn the tie around? Find that out and more from our Heidenheim vs Copenhagen prediction and preview.
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Heidenheim vs Copenhagen prediction: A high-scoring win for the guests
Key stats
- Heidenheim have gone over 2.5 total goals in three of their last five fixtures.
- Copenhagen have gone over 2.5 total goals in six of their last eight games across the board, including friendlies.
- Not counting friendly matches, Copenhagen have won seven of their last nine games.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 1-2 Copenhagen
While Heidenheim have managed to win the first leg, they are on a terrible run of form overall and we can see Copenhagen taking advantage of that to turn things around in this tie, or at least to get a win that would take them to extra time and perhaps penalties.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No clear favourites in this game
- HOME: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.40%
- AWAY: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's clear from the Heidenheim vs Copenhagen odds that the bookies expect a very close game. That being said, hosts are the expected winners by a very slim margin.
Considering the outcome of the first leg, this is understandable, but Heidenheim have struggled this season overall, so Copenhagen will certainly have their chance to make things interesting despite that loss in Denmark.
In any case, if you're up for more of our favourite picks, check out our latest betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Second time to meet each other
The first leg was also the first time these teams have met in any competition, so Heidenheim have the advantage after it. Meanwhile, this was also the first time for the German team to meet any Danish club.
On the other hand, Copenhagen have played against German clubs many times and they have a troublesome record with one win, five draws, and 11 losses.
UEFA Conference League 13/02/25
FC Copenhagen
Heidenheim
Heidenheim preview: Hoping to defend the first-leg advantage
Despite their overall poor form this season, Heidenheim have done well in Europe so far and now they have a good chance to reach the Round of 16 in the Conference League, if they can avoid a loss against Copenhagen at home. Meanwhile, when it comes to Bundesliga, Heidenheim have lost five games in a row there and they are currently in the relegation zone.
Regarding team news, Niklas Dorsch will miss this match through injury, while Norman Theuerkauf is also questionable.
Predicted lineup: Feller (GK), Busch, Mainka, Siersleben, Traore, Keller, Conteh, Wanner, Niehus, Scienza & Honsak
Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25
L
Eintracht Frankfurt
3
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25
L
Bayer Leverkusen
1
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25
W
Wolfsburg
0
Heidenheim
1
Germany Bundesliga I 16/03/25
W
Holstein Kiel
1
Heidenheim
3
Germany Bundesliga I 09/03/25
D
TSG Hoffenheim
1
Heidenheim
1
Copenhagen preview: Looking to turn things around
After a month without competitive football, Copenhagen seemingly ran out of steam in the first leg against Heidenheim. On the bright side, they followed this loss with an away win over Randers in the league. That, combined with Heidenheim's poor form this season, can give Copenhagen's fans optimism that they can turn this tie around.
Meanwhile, Roony Bardghji, Nicolai Boilesen, Oscar Buur, Oliver Hojer, Lukas Lerager, and Andreas Cornelius are all out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Ramaj (GK), Huescas, Pereira, Hatzidiakos, Lopez, Froholdt, Delaney, Mattsson, Larsson, Robert & Claesson
Denmark Superligaen 13/04/25
L
Brondby
2
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 06/04/25
W
FC Nordsjaelland
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 31/03/25
W
Randers FC
0
FC Copenhagen
1
Denmark Superligaen 16/03/25
L
Viborg
3
FC Copenhagen
2
UEFA Conference League 13/03/25
L
Chelsea
1
FC Copenhagen
0
Player to watch: Mohamed Elyounoussi
The Moroccan winger has been in an amazing form this season in the Danish championship, contributing to Copenhagen's grip on the top of the table with seven goals and six assists.
That being said, Elyounussi has only scored once in the Conference League this season, so he hasn't really matched his form from the Superliga in Europe. In any case, if there was ever a time for him to score, it will in Germany this Thursday.