Heidenheim vs Cologne Prediction
⚡️ The German Bundesliga is back on our screens and gadgets! The 16th round of the German championship is on the horizon, promising fans a host of intriguing matchups. One such encounter features Heidenheim and Köln, both currently residing in the lower half of the standings. What can we expect from their clash? Read the upcoming match prediction from the Scores24 editorial team!
Head-to-Head
📊 These clubs have faced each other four times in official matches. Their last encounter was in May 2024, where Heidenheim secured a 4-1 victory.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Heidenheim Team Overview
🔴 Heidenheim currently sit 17th in the Bundesliga standings. Frank Schmidt's side have accumulated just 11 points as they fight to retain their top-flight status by season's end. The club from the eponymous city have lost their last two league matches. In their most recent outing on December 21, Heidenheim suffered a heavy 0-4 defeat against Bayern Munich.
Statistics highlight that Schmidt's team struggles both offensively and defensively. Over their last 10 matches, Heidenheim average 0.9 goals scored while conceding 2.4 goals per game.
Match Results: Heidenheim

Cologne Team Overview
🐐 Cologne are outperforming their opponent in the current Bundesliga season. They sit in 11th place in the German league standings after 15 matches, having accumulated 16 points. However, Lukas Kwasniok's squad are currently on a two-game losing streak in the German championship. In their most recent match, the "Billy Goats" suffered a home defeat to Union Berlin. The match ended with a 0-1 scoreline.
Looking at the last 10 games, Cologne's performance is also slightly better than that of the hosts. Nevertheless, their issues with scoring are evident. Kwasniok's team averages 1.2 goals per game while conceding 1.9 goals.
Match Results: Cologne
Latest news
Heidenheim
❌ Heidenheim will be without defender Leart Paqarada and goalkeeper Frank Feller for the upcoming match due to injuries.
Cologne
❌ Cologne will be missing defenders Luca Kilian, Timo Hübers, and Joel Schmid for their away match due to injuries. Additionally, center-back Rav van den Berg will be unavailable due to suspension.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Let's focus on the scoring capabilities of both teams. Köln have found the back of the net in 5 of their last 7 Bundesliga matches, while also conceding in 10 consecutive games across all competitions. Meanwhile, Heidenheim have scored in 3 of their last 4 outings. Given these stats, our editorial choice is both teams to score.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Note that in 13 of Heidenheim's last 15 home games, there have been fewer than 11 corners. Additionally, Köln have failed to reach 6 corners in their last 5 matches. We believe these trends may continue. Therefore, our editorial pick is total corners under 10.5.
Editor's Prediction
The clash between Heidenheim and Köln promises to be high-scoring, despite both clubs not being the most efficient in attack. The key factor here will be their defensive lapses, which are more pronounced than their offensive successes for both teams. A bet on over 2.5 goals seems quite reasonable in this context. A possible scoreline could be 1-2.
