Heidenheim will entertain Eintracht Frankfurt to Voith-Arena in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The hosts have three wins in 11 league games and are in 16th place in the league table. Frankfurt have enjoyed a good run of form and are in second place in the standings, though they trail league leaders Bayern Munich by seven points.
The hosts are winless in their last six league outings, suffering five losses. They played Bayer Leverkusen last week and suffered a 5-2 away loss. Their poor form continued in their UEFA Conference League meetings against Chelsea, as they fell to a 2-0 home loss on Thursday.
Die Adler are unbeaten in their last eight games across all competitions, recording six consecutive wins. They resumed their league campaign following the international break with a 1-0 home win over Werder Bremen. Mario Götze scored the only goal of the match in the 45th minute.
They met Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday and secured a 2-1 away win. Hugo Larsson scored in the first half and Omar Marmoush restored their lead in the 57th minute after an own goal from Nnamdi Collins helped Midtjylland equalize.
Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There is not much history between the two teams and they have met thrice thus far, with two meetings taking place in the Bundesliga. Frankfurt have a 100% record in these meetings, scoring two goals apiece in these wins.
- They met for the first time in the Bundesliga last season, with the visitors securing a league double with a 4-1 win on aggregate.
- Heidenheim have just one win in their last six home games in all competitions, failing to score in four games in that period.
- Eintracht Frankfurt have suffered just one loss in their last 16 games in all competitions, with that loss coming in their away meeting against Bayer Leverkusen.
Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Heidenheim have seen a drop in form recently, losing five of their last six games across all competitions. They have failed to score in three of their last four home games in the Bundesliga while conceding seven times.
Julian Niehues is a long-term absentee while Marvin Pieringer and Marnon-Thomas Busch are also injured.
Die Adler extended their winning streak in all competitions to six games on Thursday and will look to continue that momentum here. They have scored at least two goals in six of their last nine away games in all competitions this season and are strong favorites. Aurele Amenda is a confirmed absentee for the visitors.
Frankfurt have a 100% record in this fixture and, considering their current form, they are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: Heidenheim 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Heidenheim vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Eintracht Frankfurt to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes