FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | Bundesliga 2024-25

Bochum emerged victorious against Heidenheim earlier this season.

FC Heidenheim 1846 are all set to host VfL Bochum in the match week 32 of the Bundesliga 2024-25 season. The German League fixture between the two sides will take place at the Voith-Arena.

FC Heidenheim will be at their home for the upcoming Bundesliga fixture. They will be looking to use it as an advantage here. The hosts are placed 16th and are in the relegation zone. They still have a slight chance to get out of the relegation zone, but for that they will have to step up on the winning ways.

VfL Bochum are in the last spot on the Bundesliga points table. After contesting in 31 league games, they have only been able to win five matches. They will get demoted at the end of the season. Bochum have previously defeated the hosts this season and will be looking to repeat the result.

Kick-off:

• Location: Heidenheim, Germany
• Stadium: Voith-Arena
• Date: Saturday, May 3
• Kick-off Time: 00:00 IST; Friday, May 2; 18:30 GMT/ 13:30 ET/ 10:30 PT
• Referee: Sascha Stegemann
• VAR: In use

Form:

FC Heidenheim: W-L-L-L-W

VfL Bochum: L-L-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Marvin Pieringer (FC Heidenheim)

The German forward is the leading goal scorer for FC Heidenheim in the Bundesliga this season. Marvin Pieringer has nine goal contributions in 28 league matches. Although he has only scored a single goal in the last five matches, Pieringer is going to play a crucial role in the attacking front for his team.

Myron Boadu (VfL Bochum)

Myron Boadu has scored seven goals and has only bagged a single assist in 16 German league games this season. The Dutch forward is going to lead the attacking front for VfL Bochum and has a chance to turn up as a game-changer. Boadu might cause problems for the opponent’s defence this time around.

Match Facts

• Heidenheim have not won any of their last five games against Bochum.
• VfL have not won any of their last five matches.
• FC Heidenheim have won two of their last five games.

FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @13/5 Betfair Sportsbook
• Marvin Pieringer to score @13/2 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @11/10 Paddy Power

Injury and Team News

FC Heidenheim will be without the services of Niklas Dorsch as he is suspended.

Koji Miyoshi is injured and will not be in action for VfL Bochum.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 18

FC Heidenheim won: 4

VfL Bochum won: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

FC Heidenheim predicted lineup (5-3-2)

Muller (GK); Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Siersleben, Kratzig; Busch, Schoppner, Dorsch; Beck, Pieringer

VfL Bochum predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Horn (GK); Oermann, Medic, Bernardo; Gamboa, Bero, Krauss, Wittek; Hofmann; Broschinski, Boadu

Match Prediction

Although the visitors were the better side the last time around, the FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum, Bundesliga 2024-25 fixture is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: FC Heidenheim 1-1 VfL Bochum

Telecast Details

India: Sony Liv, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports

USA: fubo TV

Nigeria: SuperSport

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