Hoffenheim vs Heidenheim prediction
In-form Hoffenheim could secure victory again when they host Heidenheim. (Photo by Imago)
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Hoffenheim to win

Hoffenheim have hit form at a good time, winning two and drawn one of their last three games in the Bundesliga.

Hoffenheim meet fellow relegation candidates Heidenheim in a six-pointer at the PreZero Arena in the German Bundesliga on Sunday, 9 March. Read our German football predictions for the contest below.

Hoffenheim vs Heidenheim prediction: In-form hosts can prevail

Key Stats

  • Hoffenheim have hit form at a good time, winning two and drawn one of their last three games in the Bundesliga.
  • Five of Heidenheim’s last seven away games in the Bundesliga have featured goals at both ends.
  • Heidenheim have lost eight of their 12 away assignment in the league since August.
  • Heidenheim have been conceding an average of 5.29 corners per game in the league this term.

Correct score prediction: Hoffenheim 2-1 Heidenheim

Hoffenheim have pulled clear of the drop zone thanks to a haul of two wins and a draw in three games and their momentum could drag them over the line against Heidenheim. 75% of Hoffenheim’s home games have featured goals at both ends, so expect similar on Saturday.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Hoffenheim favoured in the markets

  • HOME: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
  • DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
  • AWAY: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%

*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Hoffenheim are eight points clear of the relegation zone following a recent surge and the hosts have a 57.1% chance of posting another positive result when they take on Heidenheim.

Heidenheim were soundly beaten by Gladbach (3-0) last time out and they will kick Saturday’s latest test off as 10/3 underdogs. Read more of our latest football predictions and analysis on our dedicated page.

Most recent H2Hs: Low-scoring pattern

Hoffenheim’s last encounter with Heidenheim in October finished 0-0 and that was the second meeting in a row between the teams where under 2.5 goals landed.

Germany Bundesliga I 27/10/24

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

0
TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

0

Germany Bundesliga I 27/01/24

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

1
Heidenheim

Heidenheim

1

Germany Bundesliga I 26/08/23

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

2
TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

3

Europe Friendlies 09/07/22

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

2
Heidenheim

Heidenheim

0

Europe Friendlies 17/07/21

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

1
TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

0

Hoffenheim preview: Bebou closing in on a return

Adam Hlozek, Mergim Berisha and Grischa Promel are injured for Hoffenheim though Umut Tohumcu, Christopher Lenz and Ihlas Bebou could be available. Anton Stach is suspended meanwhile, having accumulated too many yellow cards.

Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Kaderabek, Chaves, Ostigard, Prass, Geiger, Becker, Bischof, Kramaric, Moerstedt, Orban

Germany Bundesliga I 12/04/25

W

Mainz

Mainz

0

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

2

Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25

L

RB Leipzig

RB Leipzig

3

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25

D

Augsburg

Augsburg

1

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Germany Bundesliga I 14/03/25

L

St Pauli

St Pauli

1

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

0

Germany Bundesliga I 09/03/25

D

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

1

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Heidenheim preview: Schoppner set to return

Julian Niehues and Maximilian Breunig are both injured for Heidenheim, however, in better news, Jan Schoppner is set to return from suspension. Heidenheim are currently bottom of the Bundesliga table and are a full six points shy of safety.

Predicted lineup Muller (GK), Mainka, Gimber, Siersleben, Traore, Kerber, Wanner, Fohrenbach, Conteh, Honsak, Zivzivadze

Germany Bundesliga I 13/04/25

L

Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt

3

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

0

Germany Bundesliga I 05/04/25

L

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen

1

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

0

Germany Bundesliga I 29/03/25

W

Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg

0

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

1

Germany Bundesliga I 16/03/25

W

Holstein Kiel

Holstein Kiel

1

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

3

Germany Bundesliga I 09/03/25

D

TSG Hoffenheim

TSG Hoffenheim

1

Heidenheim

Heidenheim

1

Player to watch – Arthur Chaves

Arthur Chaves was in top form for Hoffenheim last weekend in the club’s significant 1-0 win over relegation rivals Bochum and the Brazilian centre-half will hope to be just as dominant on Sunday.

Hoffenheim vs Heidenheim prediction
Arthur Chaves can dominate aerially at the back. (Photo by Imago)

Chaves can dominate

Chaves won a superb seven aerial duels and completed a mammoth ten clearances in Hoffenheim’s hard-fought win at t Bochum last weekend and the promising Brazilian defender will be eager to put his best foot forward again against Heidenheim.


Simon Winter is a professional football tipster and sports journalist with over ten years in the industry. Best known for his time with Racing Post, Simon has also had work published by Freesupertips, Bloomberg Sports, bet365, Paddy Power, Colossus Bets, These Football Times and more. Simon covers the Bundesliga and Serie A for Football Whispers.