Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.04.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, April 5, 2025, 14:30 GMT+1
• Venue: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim, Germany

Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview and Team News

Heidenheim Team News

Heidenheim have hit a positive turn in form in their last three Bundesliga matches. In this run, they’ve drawn once and won back-to-back games. 

The consecutive wins came against Holstein Kiel (3-1) and Wolfsburg (0-1), highlighting the improvement in their attacking edge and defensive solidity. This was most apparent in the triumph away to Wolfsburg, where they kept a clean sheet.

Their injury list has thinned out in recent encounters. However, they still have three players sidelined. Defensive midfielder Julian Niehues, Mathias Honsak, and center-back Thomas Keller are all out.

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— 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 e. V. (@FCH1846) April 2, 2025

I`m focusing heavily on the recent upturn in Heidenheim’s form. As they fight to avoid relegation, they’ll be buoyed by the improved results and confidence when they take on Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. 

Heidenheim Predicted Lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen

Heidenheim Predicted Lineup vs Bayer Leverkusen (3-4-1-2): Müller; Siersleben, Gimber, Mainka; Krätzig, Schöppner, Dorsch, Busch; Beck; Pieringer, Zivzivadze.

Bayer Leverkusen Team News

Bayer Leverkusen are looking to recover from the shock elimination in the DFB-Pokal at the hands of Arminia Bielefeld. 

The 2-1 defeat came as a surprise to Xabi Alonso and his charges, closing another avenue of silverware for this season. They still chase an increasingly losing battle in the Bundesliga. They were eliminated from the Champions League at the hands of Bayern Munich on aggregate (0-5).

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 4, 2025

Up next is a trip to Voith-Arena to face underdogs Heidenheim on Saturday as they bid to keep pace with the leaders, Bayern Munich.

Injuries are increasingly hampering Leverkusen. They have five players sidelined ahead of this weekend. Absent players include Jeanuël Belocian, Martin Terrier, Florian Wirtz, Edmond Tapsoba, and Mario Hermoso. Center-forward Alejo Sarco is suspended and cannot feature this weekend either.

Focus on Saturday. 😤⚫️🔴 pic.twitter.com/AUb3nKww2g

— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) April 3, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen are in danger of losing a purpose for the run-in. They are six points behind a relentless Bayern side and are out of the Champions League and the DFB-Pokal. 

However, Xabi will be aware of this risk and is likely to motivate his players to do their best on Saturday.

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup vs Heidenheim

Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup vs Heidenheim (3-5-2): Hradecky; Mukiele, Tah, Hincapié; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhaka, Garcia, Grimaldo; Boniface, Schick.

Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction 

• Pick: Bayer Leverkusen To Win
• Odds: 1.42 (22Bet)
• Score prediction: Heidenheim 1-3 Bayer Leverkusen

I strongly favor Leverkusen to secure a win, as reflected in the odds of 1.42. Although Heidenheim have had a resurgence in form and confidence, Alonso’s men might be just too far.

On current form, the visitors have the momentum and motivation to overcome a stubborn and pragmatic show by the hosts. 

This will be a defence-versus-attack match, with Heidenheim stoically defending and limiting the guests’ chances. However, the dynamic Bayer 04 attack, led by Boniface and Schick, will find a way, making a win on the road the best football pick. 

Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Heidenheim To Score Next Goal
• Odds: 3.42 (22Bet)

Heidenheim have scored five times in their last three games in the Bundesliga. They’ve found good form in offense. Against Bayer 04, they’ll be on the defensive; however, this will allow them to play in transition. 

Considering that Leverkusen will start on the front foot, bossing possession and attacking, my prediction backs the home side to take a shock lead on Saturday.

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