Heidenheim will once again file out in front of their fans, as they continue their pursuit of the first point of the new season after four fixtures. Frank Schmidt's team have lost four fixtures on the bounce, with the latest defeat recorded against newly-promoted Hamburg.
Back at the Voith Arena, the home side will hope for a change in fortunes against fellow strugglers Augsburg, who have lost three games since their impressive victory over Freiburg on the opening day of the season.
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Contents
- 1 Heidenheim vs Augsburg predictions: The visitors could earn their second win of the season
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: The hosts are looking for their first victory of the season
- 3 Heidenheim preview: Injuries could be a stumbling block for the home side
- 4 Augsburg preview: The visitors have injuries of their own
- 5 Player to watch: Mert Komur
Heidenheim vs Augsburg predictions: The visitors could earn their second win of the season
Key stats
- Heidenheim have not scored more than one goal in their last two Bundesliga home fixtures.
- The last two meetings between these teams returned at least three total goals.
- The hosts lost four, with one victory in their last five H2H fixtures across all competitions.
- Heidenheim won their last league fixture at the same venue 4-0.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 2-3 Augsburg
Goals have been a regular feature in contests between these teams, and it is not likely to be different this time. However, there seems to be no clear-cut favourite between them, with Augsburg having the edge.
Bearing that in mind, we are tempted to back the visitors to claim a narrow 3-2 win over Heidenheim at the weekend.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The visitors have the upper hand
- HOME: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
- DRAW: 15/5 (4.00) – 25.0%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Heidenheim are in all kinds of problems, with a struggling attack and a leaky back line, leaving them at the foot of the table with no points to their name.
With that form, it is not surprising that the bookies are not backing them to get a positive result, as they have priced them at odds of 7/4 (2.75), a probability of 36.4% to win.
For the away side, the bookies have backed them with odds of 29/20 (2.45), representing a 40.8% chance to win this encounter.
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Most recent H2Hs: The hosts are looking for their first victory of the season
As earlier stated, the home side will enter this contest, hoping for a reversal of fortunes, when they host Augsburg this weekend. Despite their generally dismal form, they can bank on the 4-0 win against the visitors on Saturday.
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Heidenheim preview: Injuries could be a stumbling block for the home side
Heidenheim's chances of registering their first Bundesliga victory of this term could be hampered by their injury record, with many key players on the sidelines.
Frank Feller, Thomas Keller and Leart Paqarad have been down with knee injuries, and they will not be considered for this fixture.
Mavin Pieringer is another player who has been out of action for some time, as a result of an ankle issue. Meanwhile, Adze Zivzivadze is suspended for this clash.
Predicted lineup: Ramaj (GK), Fohrenbach, Gimber, Mainka, Traore, Scoppner, Kerber, Ibrahimovi, Beck, Conteh & Kauffman Sorensei.
Last five matches
- Hamburg 2-1 Heidenheim
- Heidenheim 0-2 Dortmund
- Kaiserslautern 2-3 Heidenheim
- RB Leipzig 2-0 Heidenheim
- Heidenheim 1-3 Wolfsburg
Augsburg preview: The visitors have injuries of their own
Augsburg have injury cases to deal with ahead of this match as well. Jeffrey Gouweleeu (knee) is ruled out of this clash, while the likes of Dimitris Giannoulis (thigh) and Anton Kade will have to pass a late fitness test to be considered at all.
Predicted lineup: Dahmen (GK), Matsima, Zesiger, Schlotterbeck, Wolf, Jakic, Massengo, Rexhbecaj, Rieder, Saad & Komur.
Last five matches
- Augsburg 1-4 Mainz
- St Pauli 2-1 Augsburg
- Augsburg 1-2 Greuther Furth
- Augsburg 2-3 Bayern Munich
- Freiburg 1-3 Augsburg
Player to watch: Mert Komur
The German Youngster has only one goal yet, but he has caught so many eyes with his tenacity, compete and work his socks off. With his eye-catching performances so far, he is a sure bet to start for Augsburg.
With a goal from four matches this term, he has already scored half of his total tally from the previous season.
