Heidenheim vs Olimpija Ljubljana in the first round of the new Europa Conference League season on Thursday, 3 October.
Both teams have started this season in good rhythm, but who will get the win in this match? Read our Heidenheim vs Olimpija Ljubljana prediction and preview to find out, but remember to also check out our other Europa Conference League predictions.
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Heidenheim vs Olimpija Ljubljana prediction: A high-scoring match awaits
Key stats
- Olimpija Ljubljana have gone over 2.5 total goals in three of their last six matches.
- We saw Heidenheim go over 2.5 total goals in both of their matches in Europe this season.
- Heidenheim have lost two of the last three games, while Olimpija are without a loss since the start of the season.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 2-2 Olimpija Ljubljana
While Heidenheim have done well this season, Olimpija have remained undefeated so far and we can see them avoiding a loss in this match as well, with a high-scoring draw being the most likely outcome in our opinion.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Heidenheim favoured by the bookies
- HOME: 3/5 (1.60) – 62.50%
- DRAW: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.00%
- AWAY: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.80%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these RB Leipzig vs Juventus odds that the hosts are the expected winners, which is understandable if we consider that Heidenheim play in a much stronger league.
That being said, both teams have been in good forms since the season started and Olimpija will certainly be able to put up a fight, even though Heidenheim will also have the advantage of playing at home.
Meanwhile, if you liked our predictions for this game, take a look at our top betting tips for today too.
Most recent H2Hs: First time to meet
This will be the first-ever meeting between these teams and it will also be the first time for Heidenheim to play a team from Slovenia.
Meanwhile, Olimpija have met a team from Germany once before, when they played against Eintracht Frankfurt in 1995 in the Europa League, drawing against them at home and losing 2-0 in Germany.
Heidenheim preview: Looking for a successful European debut
As a team that spent most of its history in lower ranks of German football, Heidenheim will have their debut in Europe this season, at least when it comes to group stages given that they've had to eliminate Hacken in the final round of the Conference League qualifiers. Overall, Heidenheim have played eight games this season, winning six of them and losing twice.
When it comes to team news, Mathias Honsak, Leo Scienza, and Thomas Keller will be sidelined with an injury once again.
Predicted lineup: Muller (GK), Busch, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbachl, Schoppner, Dorsch, Kaufmann, Wanner, Breunig & Pieringer
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
W
Olimpija Ljubljana
1
Heidenheim
2
Germany Bundesliga I 28/09/24
W
Mainz
0
Heidenheim
2
Germany Bundesliga I 21/09/24
L
SC Freiburg
3
Heidenheim
0
Germany Bundesliga I 13/09/24
L
Borussia Dortmund
4
Heidenheim
2
Germany Bundesliga I 01/09/24
W
Augsburg
0
Heidenheim
4
Olimpija Ljubljana preview: Hoping to stay undefeated this season
Things have been going very well for Olimpija so far, having gone through three stages of qualifier sto reach the Conference League league phase, on top of which they also managed to stay undefeated in their domestic league. All in all, Olimpija have yet to feel the sting of a loss after they've played 17 games since the start of the season.
Predicted lineup: Vidovsek (GK), Silva, Ratnik, Muhamedbegovic, Sualehe, Florucz, Doffo, Agba, Blanco, Lucas & Durdov
UEFA Conference League 03/10/24
L
Heidenheim
2
Olimpija Ljubljana
1
Slovenia Prva Liga 28/09/24
W
NK Primorje Ajdovscina
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
2
Slovenia Cup 25/09/24
W
NK Domzale
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
3
Slovenia Prva Liga 21/09/24
D
NK Bravo
1
Olimpija Ljubljana
1
Slovenia Prva Liga 14/09/24
W
NK Radomlje
0
Olimpija Ljubljana
2
Player to watch: Paul Wanner
With three goals and one assists in all competitions this season, the 18-year-old midfielder is showing he has a lot of potential and Heidenheim will look to Wanner to help them beat Olimpija Ljubljana too.
