Heidenheim will welcome Hacken to Voith-Arena for their UEFA Europa Conference League clash on Thursday 29 August. View our free Heidenheim vs Hacken predictions below.
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Heidenheim vs Hacken predictions: Hosts to reign supreme
Key stats
- Heidenheim are currently on an 11-match winning streak, and a 14-game unbeaten run.
- The Bundesliga outfit won the first leg of this tie away from home.
- At least three goals were scored in four of Heidenheim's last five matches, and in six of Hacken's last eight games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in each of Hacken's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 3-1 Hacken
Hacken suffered a 2-1 defeat at home when these teams met last week. Despite their best efforts, they should find it difficult to hold their own against a Heidenheim side that won 11 matches in a row.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Heidenheim are expected winners
- HOME:13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- DRAW:3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- AWAY:10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
After securing a Conference League qualifying spot in their debut Bundesliga campaign, Heidenheim have continued to prove their worth, stringing up a 14-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
As they gear up for the second leg of their playoff tie, Heidenheim are the expected winners at 13/20 (1.65). Teams with these odds generally have a 60.6% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Heidenheim opened the scoring in nine of their last 11 matches. Keeping in mind that they also drew first blood in the first leg of this tie, Heidenheim to score first has an appealing look at 1/2 (1.50). That one has a 66.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Hacken turn things around?
Hacken will have their work cut out for them as they make the trip to Germany this week. They need to overturn a one-goal deficit away from home against a Heidenheim side that did not lose any of their previous 14 games.
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
BK Hacken
Heidenheim
Heidenheim preview: Sights set on their first taste of European football
This is Heidenheim’s first appearance in the qualifying rounds of a UEFA competition. They have never qualified for a continental tournament since the club was founded in 1846. Thomas Keller remains the only absentee for the hosts. The former Ingolstadt midfielder is ruled out with an ACL injury.
Predicted lineup: Muller (GK), Fohrenbach, Gimber, Mainka, Traore, Schoppner, Maloney, Scienza, Wanner, Beck & Breunig.
Germany Bundesliga I 01/09/24
W
Augsburg
0
Heidenheim
4
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
W
BK Hacken
2
Heidenheim
3
Germany Bundesliga I 25/08/24
W
St Pauli
0
Heidenheim
2
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
W
BK Hacken
1
Heidenheim
2
Germany DFB Pokal 17/08/24
W
FC 08 Villingen
0
Heidenheim
4
Hacken preview: Eyeing back-to-back appearances in UEFA competitions
Last season, Hacken reached the group stages of a UEFA competition for the first time since 2007. They advanced to the UEFA Europa League but lost all their group games.
The Swedish Allsvenskan side have a few absentees ahead of their trip to Germany, including Axel Lindahl, Johan Hammar, Amor Layouni, Valgeir Fridriksson, Isak Brusberg, and Nikola Zecevic.
Predicted lineup: Linde (GK), Lindberg, Hovland, Laursen, Lode, Gustafson, Dahbo, Holm, Agbonifo, Hrstic & Inoussa.
Sweden Allsvenskan 01/09/24
D
IFK Norrkoping
3
BK Hacken
3
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 29/08/24
L
Heidenheim
3
BK Hacken
2
Sweden Allsvenskan 25/08/24
D
IFK Varnamo
1
BK Hacken
1
UEFA Conference League Qualifying 22/08/24
L
Heidenheim
2
BK Hacken
1
Sweden Allsvenskan 18/08/24
W
Brommapojkarna
1
BK Hacken
3
Player to watch: Leo Scienza
Leo Scienza scored the winning goal when these teams squared off against each other last week. After firing SSV Ulm to the 3. Liga title last season, he has scored seven times in nine appearances since he made the switch to Heidenheim. Can Scienza score in both legs of this tie?
