Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Preview: Team News & Prediction

by Alex Sarwar · March 15 2025, 02:58

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A relegation six-pointer between the Bundesliga’s bottom two sees Heidenheim host Holstein Kiel.

Kick-off date/time: Sunday March 16th 2025: – UK – 4:30pm / US ET – 12:30pm / US PT – 9:30am

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

Heidenheim Team News: Illness could sideline Wanner

Paul Wanner is doubtful for the hosts due to illness and there is also a question mark over the availability of Schopper. Nieheus misses out with a muscle injury.

Predicted XI (3-4-3): Muller; Mainka, Gimber, Siersleben; Traore, Dorsch, Kerber, Fohrenbach; Beck, Pieringer, Conteh

Unavailable: Nieheus (Injured)

Questionable: Schoppner (Injured), Wanner (Illness)

Holstein Kiel Team News: Five missing for visitors

Holstein Kiel are without at least five players heading into this one and Phil Harres could make that six if the forward fails to recover from illness in time.

Predicted XI (3-5-2): Weiner; Becker, Zec, Komenda; Rosenboom, Knudsen, Remberg, Gigovic, Porath; Skrzybski, Machino

Unavailable: Erras (Injured), Geschwill (Illness), Kelati (Injured), Kleine-Bekel (Injured), Nekic (Injured)

Questionable: Harres (Illness)

Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Prediction

With both these two sides fighting for their top flight status at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, a tight affair is expected here, especially when taking into account the high stakes. Heidenheim and Holstein Kiel each know the ramifications of defeat in this one and that is likely to be reflected in the overall play as the two teams prioritise defensive stability and bodies behind the ball, making themselves as tough to beat as possible.

This is unlikely to lead to an open contest and chances may instead prove few and far between over the course of 90 minutes. With that in mind, a smart play would be to back under 2.5 goals being scored, regardless of the final outcome.

Heidenheim vs Holstein Kiel Tip: Under 2.5 goals