PREVIEW | 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 vs SC Freiburg

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Heidenheim currently rank 16th in the Bundesliga, in the relegation playoff position, with 8 points.
2. 1. FC Heidenheim's injury list is shrinking, but forward Sirlord Conteh, goalkeeper Frank Feller, and defender Leart Paqarada remain sidelined due to injuries, while Budu Zivzivadze is in doubt.
3. Marvin Pieringer has not scored in his six Bundesliga appearances this season, but head coach Frank Schmidt may be forced to start him if Zivzivadze is unavailable.
4. 1. FC Heidenheim have only won one of their last nine games across all competitions, and the team's recent form has been poor.
5. 1. FC Heidenheim have only managed one clean sheet in 14 games this season, which was in a DFB-Pokal match in August 2025. They have conceded 10 goals in their last three games.
6. 1. FC Heidenheim are one of the teams in the Bundesliga with the fewest shots (124) and touches in the penalty area (184). Additionally, their expected goals (xG) stands at only 13.1, which is higher only than those of 1. FC Union Berlin (12.9) and FC St. Pauli (10.9).
7. 1. FC Heidenheim's home record this season ranks 15th in the league table, with 6 goals scored and 12 conceded. So far this season, they have achieved 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses at home, with a win rate of 16.7%.
8. The two sides have met a total of seven times, with 1. FC Heidenheim achieving a record of one win, two draws and four losses, being at a disadvantage.

[(SC Freiburg) Strength]:
1. SC Freiburg, under head coach Julian Schuster, defeated 1. FC Heidenheim in both Bundesliga meetings during the 2024-2025 season.
2. SC Freiburg's forward line is likely to consist of Jan Niklas Beste, Yuito Suzuki, and Vincenzo Grifo, providing support behind Lucas Holer.
3. SC Freiburg are currently on a two-game winning streak and the team have been in excellent form recently.
4. SC Freiburg won 4-0 against 1.FSV Mainz 05 in the last league match, creating 7 big chances while not allowing their opponents any big chances.
5. SC Freiburg defeated SV Darmstadt 98 2-0 in the last round of the DFB-Pokal and successfully advanced to the quarter-final. This was their fifth win in the past eight games, during which they lost only one.
6. In the last 7 encounters between the two sides, SC Freiburg scored 12 goals and conceded 6, holding an advantage in both offensive and defensive statistics.
7. SC Freiburg won 4 of their last 6 games in AH.

[(SC Freiburg) Weakness]:
1. SC Freiburg's away record this season ranks 13th in the league table, with 6 goals scored and 12 conceded. So far this season, they have achieved 1 win, 2 draws and 3 losses away from home, with a win rate of 16.7%.

[Tips]:
SC Freiburg are currently leading 1. FC Heidenheim in the league table and naturally hope to expand their lead in this game.

Judging from the recent form of both sides, 1. FC Heidenheim have only managed one win in their last nine matches across all competitions. On the other hand, SC Freiburg are currently on a two-game winning streak.

In terms of the head-to-head record between the two sides, SC Freiburg have the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.5 for the away side.

Stronger SC Freiburg are expected to win this game.

[Recommended]:
SC Freiburg (-0.5)