Bundesliga 2024-2025: Stuttgart vs Heidenheim Prediction

Stuttgart

Home Team
89%
VS

Heidenheim

Away Team
4%
Draw: 6%
Over 2.5: 56%
Under 2.5: 44%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 30 22 6 2 87 29 58 72
2 Leverkusen 30 18 10 2 64 35 29 64
3 Ein Frankfurt 30 15 7 8 58 42 16 52
4 RB Leipzig 30 13 10 7 48 38 10 49
5 Freiburg 30 14 6 10 43 47 -4 48
6 Mainz 30 13 8 9 48 36 12 47
7 Dortmund 30 13 6 11 57 47 10 45
8 Werder Bremen 30 13 6 11 48 54 -6 45
9 M'gladbach 30 13 5 12 48 46 2 44
10 Augsburg 30 11 10 9 33 40 -7 43
11 Stuttgart 30 11 8 11 56 50 6 41
12 Wolfsburg 30 10 9 11 53 47 6 39
13 Union Berlin 30 9 8 13 30 44 -14 35
14 St Pauli 30 8 6 16 26 36 -10 30
15 Hoffenheim 30 7 9 14 38 55 -17 30
16 Heidenheim 30 6 4 20 32 60 -28 22
17 Bochum 30 5 5 20 29 62 -33 20
18 Holstein Kiel 30 4 7 19 41 71 -30 19

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Stuttgart

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.48
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.95
# Clean Sheets: 1

Heidenheim

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.23
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.93
# Clean Sheets: 1

Key Prediction Insights

Stuttgart is heavily favored to win against Heidenheim with a dominant 89.0% probability. The match is also predicted to feature more than 2.5 goals, with a 56.0% likelihood of this outcome. Stuttgart currently sits in 11th place in the Bundesliga standings, while Heidenheim struggles in 16th, teetering on the brink of relegation.

Match Analysis

In their recent matches, Stuttgart has shown mixed form. They secured a commanding 4-0 win against Bochum but followed it with a 2-1 home loss to Werder Bremen and a thrilling 4-4 draw away at Union Berlin. Stuttgart's attack has been effective, scoring an average of 1.4 goals in their last five games, but their defense has been leaky, conceding 2.6 goals on average. Heidenheim, meanwhile, is enduring a challenging period with three consecutive losses. They were unable to find the net in recent defeats to Bayern Munich (4-0), Eintracht Frankfurt (3-0), and Leverkusen (1-0). Offensively, Heidenheim has been struggling, averaging just 0.8 goals per game over their last five matches. Defensively, they have conceded 1.4 goals on average, which, while not excessive, hasn't been enough to compensate for their lack of scoring.

Final Prediction

Stuttgart's superior attacking prowess and overall form give them a significant edge over a struggling Heidenheim side. The home team's ability to score, coupled with Heidenheim's recent scoring woes, suggests Stuttgart will likely dominate this encounter. Key to watch will be whether Stuttgart can tighten their defense to prevent any surprises from Heidenheim. This match will be crucial for both teams as Stuttgart aims to solidify its mid-table position, while Heidenheim fights to escape the relegation zone.