Leverkusen vs Heidenheim Prediction 8 November 2025

🔊 Bayer face off against Heidenheim in the tenth round of the Bundesliga at the BayArena. The hosts were comprehensively defeated in Munich last round, but they remain unbeaten at home for four consecutive matches, securing three victories in that span. Heidenheim show courage at their own stadium, yet they have suffered four defeats in four away games. Furthermore, over the past two seasons under Frank Schmidt's management in the Bundesliga, they have been heavily beaten in Leverkusen. Will this trend continue on Saturday?

Head-to-Head

📊 Heidenheim have defeated Bayer only once, in the Round of 16 of the 2018/19 DFB-Pokal (2-1). Since joining the Bundesliga in the 2023/24 season, the Red-Blue-Whites have faced Leverkusen four times and suffered defeats in each encounter. At their Voith-Arena, the matches were closely contested, ending 1-2 and 0-1. However, at the BayArena, they have been on the receiving end of heavy losses, with scores of 1-4 and 2-5.

Bayer Leverkusen Team Overview

🔴 Leverkusen traveled to Munich last round and returned with nothing but three goals conceded (0-3). Kasper Hjulmand's squad were outclassed in every aspect, leaving no positives to highlight. This loss marked Bayer's second defeat in the league, ending their seven-match unbeaten run in the Bundesliga. As a result, the team remains in fifth place with 17 points. A victory could see the 'Pharmacists' challenge for a top-four spot, while another setback might drop them one or two positions lower.

🏆 Fortunately for Leverkusen fans, Bayer secured their first Champions League win on Wednesday, defeating Lisbon's Benfica away (1-0). The winning goal came from the team's top scorer, Patrik Schick, while Ibrahim Maza was named Man of the Match. This victory lifted the 'Pharmacists' from 30th to 21st place, putting them in contention for the playoff spots in the Round of 16. However, it's too early to focus on that with four group stage matches remaining. This win was crucial for Hjulmand's players, helping them quickly move past the Munich defeat and get back to winning ways. The match against Heidenheim presents a great opportunity to build on this success.

Heidenheim Team Overview

🔴 Frank Schmidt's squad hosted Eintracht in the last round, ending in a 1-1 draw. For the red-blue-whites, home games are crucial as they have a better chance of securing points at the Voith-Arena, although victories have been elusive. Against Frankfurt, the hosts took the lead through efforts from Ibrahimovic and Zivzivadze, but conceded an equalizer in the second half. Statistically, the visitors had the upper hand in set pieces, chances created, and possession, yet Heidenheim also managed to pose significant threats to the Eagles' defense.

🔵 This draw brought Heidenheim their fifth point after nine rounds, but they slipped to the bottom of the table as their fellow strugglers, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Mainz, picked up points. The upcoming trip to Leverkusen is unlikely to lift spirits: not only have they always suffered heavy defeats at the BayArena, but Heidenheim have also lost all four away matches this season with an aggregate score of 8-2.

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Bayer Leverkusen

🎙 Kasper Hjulmand on the upcoming game and victory over Benfica: "We're focused on this match and, of course, we want to win. I have a lot of respect for Heidenheim – they've been playing well recently. You can see their energy. After three consecutive away matches, we're looking forward to playing at home. Our goal is to successfully conclude this seven-game stretch over three weeks at home. Victories like the one against Benfica are always important and serve as great catalysts for the team's development. Not everything went perfectly, and we can certainly play better, but it was a hard-fought battle, and I'm very proud of that. Against Heidenheim, we want to showcase an excellent performance at our stadium. We're ready and eagerly anticipating it."

🚑 On a positive note: Malik Tillman has returned from injury and came on as a substitute in the second half against Benfica. However, Hjulmand will have to manage without several players: Nathan Tella, Axel Tuanzebe, and Lucas Vazquez are unavailable. The first two are training individually and will rejoin team sessions after the international break. Lucas Vazquez will need a bit more time to recover, as will Ezequiel Palacios and Ezequiel Fernandez.

Heidenheim

🎙 Frank Schmidt on the opponent: "A lot has changed at Bayer with the arrival of a new coach and numerous new players. This is evident from the significant transfers and financial moves. But we play in the same league, which means we must find solutions to earn our first Bundesliga points in Leverkusen, just like we did against Frankfurt last weekend. In terms of basic tactics, there are some parallels with the previous Bayer, especially with players like Grimaldo, who bring a wealth of experience and are crucial for positional play. Bayer bring a lot of movement to their actions with the ball—you saw it yesterday in the Champions League. We have to perform as we did against Frankfurt: defend passionately and resolutely, but also be bold in attack."

❌ There are no new injuries among the Red-Blue-Whites' squad, but unfortunately, no returns either: Sirlord Conteh, Frank Feller, Mikkel Kaufmann, and Leart Paqarada remain sidelined.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

Bastian Dankert will officiate the match at the BayArena. On average, the German referee hands out around four yellow cards per game. The hosts are one of the most aggressive teams in the Bundesliga, averaging 2.8 yellow cards per match. The visitors, on the other hand, are the most disciplined team in the league, averaging just 1.6 cautions over the past nine rounds. Our prediction is Heidenheim's individual total under 2.5 yellow cards, a trend that has held in their last seven consecutive matches.

⚽ Goal Predictions

Considering that Bayer are unbeaten in their last four home matches in the league, while Heidenheim have lost all four of their away games, we suggest Bayer's individual total over 1.5 goals. The "Pharmacists" have scored more than once in their last two home fixtures, whereas the visitors have conceded more than one goal in three out of their four away matches.

🚩 Corner Predictions

In the Bundesliga, Bayer rank second to last in terms of corners won, averaging 3.8 per game. This was evident in their Champions League match against Benfica, where Leverkusen failed to win a single corner over 90 minutes. Heidenheim average five corners per game, placing them tenth in this category. We opt for Bayer's individual total under 7.5 corners, a pattern that has persisted in seven consecutive home matches for the "Pharmacists" and in five head-to-head encounters with Heidenheim.

Bayer Leverkusen are expected to secure all three points at home against this opponent if they aim to return to the top three in the standings. The head-to-head history and Heidenheim's current away form suggest their chances at the BayArena are slim. We're backing a Bayer win with a -1 handicap and predicting that the visitors won't find the net even once – a 3-0 outcome is on the cards. Despite all the changes in Bayer's lineup and style this season, the team should avoid any slip-ups here.