Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Team News & Prediction

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All the pressure is on Bayer Leverkusen, who sit nine points behind league leaders Bayern Munich as it stands.

Kick-off date/time: Saturday April 5th 2025: – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 10:30am / US PT – 7:30am

How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules

How to watch online: UK – Not streamed / US – ESPN+

Heidenheim Preview: Back-to-back triumphs

It was so crucial for struggling Heidenheim to back up what was an important 3-1 win over Holstein Kiel with a positive result away at Wolfsburg. They did just that, winning by a goal to nil with Marvin Pieringer scoring the winner from the penalty shot. The results have breathed new life into Heidenheim’s fight for survival.

The first goal here will be very important. If Heidenheim get it and have something to cling onto, this could be a successive game for them. Fail to do so, and another frustrating afternoon likely awaits.

Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Reeling after Arminia shock

Bayer Leverkusen were denied the chance of competing in a second consecutive DFB-Pokal final in as many seasons in Berlin. Third tier Arminia Bielefeld stunned them by coming away with a memorable win which they’ll remember in Arminia for ever, booking their place in the final instead.

Now Xabi Alonso has a big job ahead to pick his players back up going into this encounter following such a setback in midweek. Champions League football should be heading Leverkusen’s way again next season and they are already looking good for a top two finish.

Heidenheim Team News: Three doubts

Keller, Nieheus and Zivivadze are all doubtful for Heidenheim, whilst Hosak will definitely miss out for the home side.

Predicted XI (3-4-1-2): Muller; Mainka, Gimber, Busch; Traore, Schoppner, Dorsch, Kratzig; Beck; Conteh, Zivzivadze

Unavailable: Honsak (Injured)

Questionable: Keller (Injured), Nieheus (Injured), Zivzivadze (Injured)

Bayer Leverkusen Team News: Wirtz still out

Bayer Leverkusen still won’t have their ace available, Florian Wirtz is still out through injury. Onyeka is suspended, whilst Belocian, Hermoso and Terrier are all injured heading into this one.

Predicted XI (3-4-3): Hradecky; Mukiele, Tah, Hincapie; Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo; Tella, Boniface, Adli

Unavailable: Belocian (Injured), Hermoso (Injured), Onyeka (Suspended), Terrier (Injured), Wirtz (Injured)

Questionable: 

Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction

Bayer Leverkusen will be expected to dominate this encounter throughout, but Heidenheim have new-found belief and momentum and won’t make things easy for the visiting side. However, the firepower of Leverkusen should ensure they outscore Heidenheim over the course of 90 minutes and ultimately end up gaining three points here, so back that outcome.

Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Tip: Bayer Leverkusen to win