Bayer Leverkusen are yet to reach the same heights as they did when winning the Bundesliga for the first time last season.
Xabi Alonso’s side come into this round following the international break sitting nine points off the top. Meanwhile, their recent form raises questions after playing out draws in each of their last three.
Despite that, they will be heavily favored in the betting against a Heidenheim side that have lost four of their last five matches.
The visitors currently sit just two points off the relegation places, and have won just three of their ten matches in 2024-25.
Odds
Bayer Leverkusen will be a -525 chance to return to winning ways this weekend. Heidenheim will be among the biggest priced selections of the Bundesliga weekend at +1350.
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Bayer Leverkusen | -525 |
| Draw | +695 |
| Heidenheim | +1350 |
Leverkusen Unbeaten in Last Two League Matches Against Opponents
| Total | Bayer Leverkusen | Heidenheim | Draws | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Games | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Bundesliga Games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Goals | 11 | 7 | 4 |
This weekend’s clash between Leverkusen and Heidenheim is only the fourth time that the teams have collided in a professional fixture.
Leverkusen won both league matches against their opponents in the Bundesliga last term. Across those matches, Leverkusen netted six goals, and conceded twice.
🚨⚽ TIP: Over 3.25 Goals @ -122
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Heidenheim Key Stats
- Leverkusen have already dropped points in six matches this season; as many as they did throughout the entirety of their title-winning campaign last season.
- Heidenheim haven’t endured a longer winless sequence in the Bundesliga since going six without a win between February and March 2024.
- Leverkusen have made the worst start to a title defense in Bundesliga history after winning 17 points from their opening ten matches.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Amine Adli is a notable absence for Leverkusen this weekend, with the striker unlikely to return from a broken leg until March. Nordi Mukiele is out until later this month. Edmond Tapsoba is unlikely to feature this weekend.
Possible Lineup
Lukas Hradecky (GK); Piero Hincapie, Jonathan Tah, Arthur, Jeremie Frimpong, Granit Xhaka, Aleix Garcia, Alex Grimaldo, Florian Wirtz, Exequiel Palacios, Victor Boniface
Heidenheim Team News
Lennard Maloney is set to miss out on the trip to BayArena this weekend with a hip injury. Thomas Keller could be fit enough for a place on the bench. However, Paul Wanner, Luka Janes, and Marnon Busch are all out until next month.
Possible Lineup
Kevin Muller (GK); Omar Traore, Benedikt Gimber, Patrick Manika, Jonas Fohrenbach, Jan Schoppner, Leo Scienza, Julian Niehues, Niklas Dorsch, Mathias Honsak, Marvin Pieringer
Bayer Leverkusen vs. Heidenheim Prediction
Leverkusen have been sloppy when going ahead in the Bundesliga this season, dropping eleven points from winning positions in 2024-25.
However, this weekend’s clash marks an ideal opportunity to get back on track against an opponent that will offer very little in the final third.
Therefore, Leverkusen appear good value to cover the spread on Saturday.
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