Preview: Heidenheim vs. FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Strength]:
1. Stefan Schimmer scored 4 goals for 1. FC Heidenheim in this season's Bundesliga, making him the top scorer of the team.
2. 1. FC Heidenheim completed 523 successful long passes, the highest of any team in the league.
3. 1. FC Heidenheim won 4-1 over 1. FC Koln at home in their last encounter, giving them a better mentality.
4. 1. FC Heidenheim lost the last 2 league games in AH, not performing in line with expectations.

[(1. FC Heidenheim) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Heidenheim received 3 wins, 2 draws, and 10 losses in 15 league games this season, ranking 17th in the table, which shows a decline in form.
2. 1. FC Heidenheim scored only 13 goals in 15 league games this season, the fewest in the league.
3. 1. FC Heidenheim conceded 34 goals in 15 Bundesliga games this season, the most in the league.

[(1. FC Koln) Strength]:
1. Said El Mala scored 6 goals for 1. FC Koln in the Bundesliga this season, making him the top scorer of the team.

[(1. FC Koln) Neutral]:
1. The 20-year-old Manchester City center-back, Jahmai Simpson-Pusey, joined 1. FC Koln on loan until the end of this season.
2. 1. FC Koln have 4 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses in 15 league games this season, ranking 11th in the table.

[(1. FC Koln) Weakness]:
1. 1. FC Koln completed a total of 114 interceptions in 15 Bundesliga games this season, the second-lowest tally in the entire league.
2. 1. FC Koln were winless with 2 draws and 4 losses in the last 6 league games, showing poor form.
3. 1. FC Koln lost 5 of the last 6 league games in AH, not performing in line with expectations.

[Tips]:
Although 1. FC Heidenheim are ranked only 17th in the Bundesliga, they remain resilient at home with a recently improved defense and a tendency to elevate their game against mid-table sides.

1. FC Koln are ranked 11th, but their away record is mediocre, their offensive efficiency is lacking, and the form of their starters remains questionable.

Heidenheim hold a psychological advantage following their dominant 4-1 home victory over Koln in their most recent meeting.

The current AH line is -0.25 for this match, offering very limited support for Koln, as the team's away struggles and inability to break down deep defenses are likely to be fully exposed.

Overall, Heidenheim are expected to secure valuable points backed by their home supporters.

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