1. FC Heidenheim vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Current form

• Recent matches:
1. FC Heidenheim 1-2 Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
1. FC Heidenheim 0-0 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
RB Leipzig 3-1 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga)

Key players and injuries

1. FC Heidenheim will be without their star striker Tim Kleindienst, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury. However, their creative midfielder Konstantin Kerschbaumer is expected to return from a minor knock.

Position in the standings

1. FC Heidenheim are currently 12th in the Bundesliga table with 33 points from 27 games.

Strengths and weaknesses

The home side's strength lies in their solid defensive organization and ability to frustrate opponents. However, they often struggle to create clear-cut scoring chances, relying heavily on set-pieces and counterattacks.

Bayer 04 Leverkusen

Current form

• Recent matches:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-0 Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)

Key players and injuries

Leverkusen will be without their influential midfielder Kerem Demirbay, who is suspended for this match. However, they have no fresh injury concerns, with Patrik Schick and Moussa Diaby expected to lead the attack.

Position in the standings

Bayer 04 Leverkusen are currently 5th in the Bundesliga table with 49 points from 27 games, firmly in the hunt for a Champions League spot.

Strengths and weaknesses

Leverkusen's strength lies in their potent attacking force, with players like Schick, Diaby, and Wirtz capable of causing problems for any defense. However, they can be vulnerable at the back, especially when conceding early goals.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Results of recent encounters:
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 4-0 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga 2022/23)
1. FC Heidenheim 1-2 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga 2022/23)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 3-1 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga 2021/22)

• Patterns or trends observed:
Leverkusen have won their last three meetings against Heidenheim, scoring 9 goals and conceding just 2.

• Notable match-ups between key players:
Patrik Schick has scored 4 goals in his last 3 appearances against Heidenheim, while Tim Kleindienst has scored 2 goals in the same period for the home side.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

• Comparison of odds from leading bookmakers (Home win / Draw / Away win):
Bet365: 6.50 / 4.20 / 1.53
Unibet: 6.75 / 4.30 / 1.50
William Hill: 6.00 / 4.00 / 1.57

• Over/Under 2.5 goals market:
Over 2.5 goals: 1.90
Under 2.5 goals: 1.95

• Other popular betting markets (Both teams to score, correct score predictions, etc.):
Both teams to score: 1.80
Correct score 1-1: 6.50
Correct score 2-1 (Leverkusen win): 9.00