Heidenheim vs Monchengladbach Prediction
🔊 At the Voith Arena, Bundesliga's bottom club Heidenheim host Borussia Mönchengladbach, who are beginning their transformation: the visitors have won their last two matches and have permanently signed Eugen Polanski. Under Frank Schmidt, the hosts have managed just one victory after ten rounds and return to their home ground following a thrashing in Leverkusen. Have they managed to reset during the international break, and can they challenge Borussia?
Head-to-Head
📊 Last season, Heidenheim suffered two defeats against Gladbach: a 2-3 loss at Borussia-Park and a 0-3 defeat at Voith Arena. Overall, in six head-to-head encounters, Heidenheim have never beaten Borussia, recording two draws and four losses.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Heidenheim Team Overview
🔴 On November 8, the red-blue-whites traveled to Leverkusen in a bid to halt their losing streak at the BayArena. However, the contest was over before it began as Frank Schmidt's side conceded five goals in the first half and a sixth early in the second (0-6). This thrashing marked Heidenheim's seventh defeat in ten matches. The club sits at the bottom of the league table with just five points, having scored the fewest goals (8) and conceded 23, second only to Augsburg with 24.
🔵 Frank Schmidt has been at the helm for 18 years, and his dismissal seems highly unlikely given the respect he commands within the club. Nonetheless, it's fair to say that the red-blue-whites are currently the frontrunners for relegation to the 2. Bundesliga. This season, Heidenheim have secured all their points at home, all coming from their last three matches at the Voith Arena. As they prepare for their next fixture, they'll be counting on the support of their fans-the "twelfth man" is more crucial than ever right now.
Match Results: Heidenheim
Borussia M'gladbach Team Overview
⚫ The "Foals" have finally awakened: Gladbach head to the Voith Arena riding a three-game winning streak, a feat they haven't achieved in a single season for 4.5 years. Alongside advancing to the DFB-Pokal Round of 16 after defeating Karlsruher (3-1), Borussia claimed their first league victories as well: they thrashed St. Pauli away (4-0), and in the latest round at Borussia-Park, Polanski's side triumphed over the ambitious newcomer Cologne (3-1) in the Rhine derby. Goals came from Philipp Sander, Kevin Diks, and Haris Tabakovic.
⚪ Thanks to this streak, the "Foals" have pulled two points clear of the relegation zone, climbing to 12th place with nine points. Following a challenging series of matches, Eugen Polanski has been confirmed as head coach on a permanent basis, signing a contract until 2028. A fourth consecutive victory and third in the Bundesliga won't yet propel Gladbach into the top 10-they are four points behind Freiburg. Nonetheless, the team has truly hit their stride, and everyone associated with the club hopes that the international break hasn't disrupted their momentum as they aim to continue their ascent, adding another positive result to their head-to-head record against Heidenheim.
Match Results: Borussia M'gladbach
Latest news
Heidenheim
🎙️ Frank Schmidt after the thrashing in Leverkusen: "This is a harsh result for us. From the first minute, you saw what we intended to do: defend aggressively to get a good start. However, after losing possession, we conceded an early goal from a counterattack, which shouldn't happen. Today, we lacked the fight to counter this. Leverkusen played very well, were confident in their passing, and took their chances. By the 21st minute, it was 3-0, and we were simply stunned. After a game like this, everyone struggles to cope with themselves. We can't look like this. We lacked fight, and the fans rightly criticized us for it. The battle starts with ball handling-I noticed it even a minute before the first turnover. I completely understand our fans' reaction-we deserved such criticism with our performance."
❌ The coaching staff has not reported any new injuries. Sirlord Conteh, Frank Feller, Mikkel Kaufmann, and Leart Paqarada continue their recovery.
Borussia M'gladbach
🎙️ Eugen Polanski on contract extension: "I've never hidden how important this role is to me at my hometown club. Being the head coach of Borussia fills me with joy and pride. Knowing that I can rely on the support of the management is motivating and highlights the tremendous work the entire team has done."
💊 Borussia's training week kicked off with some positive news. Midfielder Nathan Ngoumou, sidelined since April due to a torn Achilles tendon, and striker and captain Tim Kleindienst, out since May with a knee injury, have both been partially reintegrated into team training on Monday. However, they are still far from full fitness, and Polanski cannot yet specify their return date. Winger Robin Hack, who missed eight matches, finally returned and played 30 minutes in a friendly against Belgian side Lierse (1-0). Right-back Jens Castrop, who was suspended for two matches following a red card against Bayern (0-3), is also back.
❌ The Foals have a setback in goalkeeping as Jonas Omlin is sidelined due to an adductor issue, the same diagnosis affecting midfielder Philipp Sander. Center-back Fabio Chiarodia continues his recovery from a hip injury.
🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards
The main referee for the match is Frank Willenborg, who has averaged 3.5 yellow cards per game over his last ten matches. Despite their vulnerable league position, Heidenheim have the lowest average number of yellow cards per match at 1.5, the best among all clubs. Borussia are not known for rough play either, averaging 1.8 cautions per game. We suggest betting on Heidenheim's individual total of under 2.5 yellow cards-this bet has been successful in the last seven matches for the "red-blue-whites".
⚽ Goal Prediction
As mentioned earlier, Heidenheim have secured all their points at home and remain unbeaten in three consecutive matches at Voith Arena, consistently finding the net. Out of their eight goals this season, six have been scored at home. However, they have conceded in 11 consecutive matches. Meanwhile, Gladbach have scored 10 goals in their last three games and are on an upward trajectory. Therefore, we predict that both teams will score (yes). In six of Heidenheim's last seven home Bundesliga matches, both teams have found the net.
🚩 Corner Prediction
In terms of corners, the teams are close: after ten rounds, the hosts average 4.6 and the visitors 4.8 per game. We anticipate Heidenheim's individual total of under 5.5 corners-this bet has been successful in six of the team's last seven matches.
Editorial Prediction
We have a clash between two teams with some of the lowest possession percentages this season: Heidenheim at 41.5% and Gladbach at 46% (only Union Berlin is lower at 36.6%). Therefore, it's tough to predict who will dictate the tempo of the game. Heidenheim play boldly at home, as recent results at the Voith Arena demonstrate, which makes sense: if they want to maintain their place in the top tier of German football, home games are crucial.
As for the visitors, it will be interesting to see if they have maintained their momentum after three consecutive wins and Eugen Polanski's permanent appointment as head coach. Borussia, despite a lackluster start, know how to keep things tight at the back-with three clean sheets in their first ten matches. Nevertheless, we anticipate plenty of attacking action from both sides given the hosts' motivation and the visitors' emotional high. We are betting on Borussia Mönchengladbach's individual total over 1.5 goals-they have scored ten goals in their last three games, while Heidenheim conceded six in their previous outing. Moreover, the Foals' forward Haris Tabakovic is the third top scorer in the Bundesliga with six goals and has found the net in both of Bosnia and Herzegovina's recent international matches, bringing his tally to seven goals in his last seven appearances for club and country. We expect a hard-fought fourth consecutive victory for Gladbach-2-1.
Betting Tips: Heidenheim - Borussia M'gladbach
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