Stuttgart vs Heidenheim Prediction 25 September 2026
π The match in Weinstadt is not just a friendly - it is a chance for Stuttgart to take their mind off a poor start to the Bundesliga season and finally find their rhythm. Sebastian HoeneΓ is using the international break as an extension of pre-season of sorts, to get injured players back and build combinations ahead of a difficult run of fixtures. Heidenheim, relegated from the Bundesliga, are going in the opposite direction - they have hit their stride and are among the leaders in the 2. Bundesliga.
Head-to-Head
π Last season, when Heidenheim were still in the Bundesliga, the two sides met twice. Stuttgart won at home (1-0), while the away fixture ended in a high-scoring draw, 3-3. The head-to-head record shows that Heidenheim are capable of making life difficult for the Swabians. Of the six meetings between the sides in the current decade, the favourites have won just two.
Head-to-head statistics Stuttgart - Heidenheim
Stuttgart: A Disappointing Start to the Season
Stuttgart are having their worst start to a Bundesliga season in recent years. After four matchdays, they have just three points and sit 15th. In their last match, they lost to Borussia Dortmund (0:1), conceding the only goal on 70 minutes.
Sebastian HoeneΓ is not hiding from the problems: "That's far too few points. We don't just need good performances - we need top-level football." However, the head coach has yet to find solutions to those problems. In that respect, the international break has come at a good time.
Match Results: Stuttgart
Heidenheim: Adjusting to Life in the 2. Bundesliga
Heidenheim are playing their first season in the second division following relegation from the Bundesliga and have already adapted to their new surroundings. Frank Schmidt's side sit third, having won 4 of their opening 6 matches. That said, they stumbled just before the international break.
They failed to beat Arminia Bielefeld, drawing 2-2 despite enjoying a commanding advantage throughout. The xG figures (2.66-0.69) and the number of big chances created (5-1) suggest the match should have ended in a comfortable win. Instead, their three-match winning run was brought to an end.
Match Results: Heidenheim
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Stuttgart
The squad situation is gradually improving. Goalkeeper Dennis Seimen, who was set to be the first-choice keeper, has finally returned to full training after a tendon rupture. That is important news for HoeneΓ, who needs stability between the posts. Captain Deniz Undav was not called up by Germany but missed a training session due to minor muscular issues and worked in the gym instead. His involvement in the friendly is uncertain, though this is a precautionary measure rather than an injury.
Heidenheim
Budu Zivzivadze missed time through illness but has returned and scored against Arminia. He has, however, been called up by the Georgia national team. Meanwhile, the other striker, Maximilian Breunig, has been out since the start of the month with a muscle injury. In his absence, Alessandro Vogt, on loan from Hoffenheim, has been filling in as the second centre-forward.
π¨ Yellow Cards Prediction
A friendly match, particularly against the backdrop of a busy schedule and injuries on both sides, is unlikely to be a physical affair. The priority for both teams will be avoiding further knocks. The referee will probably be lenient, giving the sides room to play football and work on their tactical combinations. A bet on Total Yellow Cards - Under 2.5 looks reasonable.
β½ Goals Prediction
Stuttgart have scored six goals and conceded nine in four Bundesliga matches. Their defence has been unstable, and in a friendly Heidenheim are certainly capable of creating chances against the Swabians. The visitors have injury problems in attack, but they have still scored in every match this season. Given that Stuttgart are searching for form and may experiment with their line-up, a bet on Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.40* seems logical.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.
βοΈ Editorial Prediction
Stuttgart will use this match as an opportunity to experiment and bring players back from injury, but even in that mode the team ought to produce better football than they have shown in their recent Bundesliga fixtures. Heidenheim are clearly the lower-quality side, but they are in better form right now. Given that neither team will be at full strength, a minor upset is not out of the question. Our predicted score is 2-2. The pick with a small element of risk is Total Goals - Over 3.5, which has landed in 7 of Stuttgart's last 8 friendly matches.
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