Relegation pressure intensifies as Heidenheim and Holstein Kielβthe Bundesligaβs bottom two teamsβface off at Voith-Arena on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
With both teams desperate to avoid the drop, expect a tense, high-stakes encounter.
Heidenheim have lost their last four Bundesliga home games and are at risk of suffering their worst-ever home losing streak in the top flight.
Despite creating more chances than Hoffenheim in their 1-1 draw last weekend, Heidenheim remain in deep relegation trouble.
Their attack is among the Bundesligaβs weakest, with just 28 goals this season and only three in their last five matches.
π Last 5 matches: ββπ€βπ€
β½ Last match: 1-1 vs. Hoffenheim (A)
β Julian Niehues (injured)
β Jan SchΓΆppner (doubtful)
β Wins: 2 | π€ Draws: 1 | β Losses: 9
Heidenheim have conceded 24 goals at home, the third-worst record in the league.
Holstein Kiel wasted a golden opportunity last weekend, throwing away a 2-1 lead against 10-man Stuttgart.
However, they have been more effective in attack lately, scoring 23 goals in their last 11 games.
π Last 5 matches: βπ€ββ
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β½ Last match: 2-2 vs. Stuttgart (H)
β Patrick Erras (injured)
β Ivan Nekic (injured)
β Max Geschwill (injured)
β Andu Yobel Kelati (injured)
β Wins: 1 | π€ Draws: 3 | β Losses: 8
Holstein Kiel have won just one of their 12 away matches this season.
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Holstein Kiel 1-0 Heidenheim β Nov 2024 (Bundesliga)
π€ Heidenheim 1-1 Holstein Kiel β Apr 2023 (2. Bundesliga)
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Holstein Kiel 2-0 Heidenheim β Aug 2022 (2. Bundesliga)
β½ Prediction: Heidenheim 1-1 Holstein Kiel
Neither team is in great form, and both have struggled for wins. A draw seems likely in this battle of the Bundesligaβs bottom two.
π Both Teams to Score: Yes β
π Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals β
π First Goal Scorer: Shuto Machino β
π Half-Time Result: Draw (0-0) β
π§€ MΓΌller
π‘οΈ Mainka β Gimber β Siersleben
β‘ Traore β Dorsch β Kerber β Fohrenbach
π₯ Beck β Honsak β Pieringer
π§€ Weiner
π‘οΈ Becker β Zec β Komenda β Rosenboom β Porath
β‘ Knudsen β Remberg β Gigovic
π₯ Skrzybski β Machino
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Match Date: March 16, 2025
π Venue: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim
β° Kickoff Time: 4:30 PM UK Time
Both teams are fighting to avoid Bundesliga relegation, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Will Heidenheim finally win at home, or can Holstein Kiel edge closer to survival?
π₯ Whatβs your prediction? Drop your thoughts below!