Matchday 11 in the ongoing Bundesliga season will see champion Bayer Leverkusen welcome Heidenheim to the BayArena. Bayer Leverkusen currently holds fourth place with 17 points. They will aim to extend their positive run against 14th-placed Heidenheim, who have amassed 10 points so far this season.
We’ve analyzed key stats from both teams and here is a piece-by-piece breakdown for Nigerian punters. The following is a handy guide and tips for this exciting fixture.
Bayer Leverkusen – Heidenheim Head-to-Head Analysis
The history between these teams provides clues about the upcoming clash. Reviewing their past encounters helps gauge if history might repeat itself. Check the details outlined in the sections below for the history of the meetings between these sides.
Historic Performances
Both teams have met just three times in history, once in the DFB Pokal and twice in the Bundesliga, both last season. Bayer Leverkusen won both encounters last season, 4-1 at home and 2-1 away at Heidenheim’s ground. However, the visitor’s lone victory is the 2-1 over Bayer Leverkusen in the DFB Pokal match that dates back to 2019.
Recent Encounters
After all three meetings, it is clear that Bayer Leverkusen remains the dominant side. BO4 won both encounters last season. Nigerian bettors should consider this factor when staking on this match.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
After analyzing their past encounters, let’s examine their recent performances. We’ll also look into both teams’ previous results, which might affect their form heading into this game:
Previous Match
Bayer Leverkusen’s defense to the Bundesliga title this season is not going as planned. Even though they’ve lost just one league match this season, their situation seems worse than that. This stems from accumulating five draws and winning just four matches in their ten games played so far.
All their drawn matches came in their last six games, with just one victory against Frankfurt. This result puts Bayer Leverkusen nine points behind league leaders Bayer. They will likely use the international break to refresh and get back to winning ways when they welcome Heidenheim to the Bay Arena on Saturday.
Conversely, Heidenheim has endured a poor run of fixtures this season, claiming ten points from ten matches played so far. They have suffered six losses, gotten three wins, and managed a draw. However, facing the current Bundesliga champion isn’t good news for Heidenheim. They’ve not defeated their host in their previous league meetings, and Bayer Leverkusen will be keen to bounce back.
Players
Bayer Leverkusen will rely on Victor Boniface to lead their attack. Boniface has been prolific, scoring seven goals and providing one assist this season. Florian Wirtz also remains a key player for Xabi Alonso’s side. For Heidenheim, Marvin Pieringer stands out with four goals in the Bundesliga.
However, Bayer Leverkusen will miss Adli, Belocian, Mukiele, and Terrier due to injuries. Heidenheim faces absences, too, with Julian Niehues, Luka Janes, and Thomas Leon Keller sidelined. Additionally, Marnon-Thomas Busch might miss out due to fitness concerns.
Home Advantage
Bayer Leverkusen has not been impressive this campaign, but hosting relegated, embattled Heidenheim seems like a perfect opportunity to return to winning ways. They’ve lost just one of their past 12 matches at the Bay Arena across all competitions. Given this impressive home record, they are in pole position to claim all points on Saturday.
Nigerian punters should factor in Bayer’s home advantage in the forthcoming match. This is because Heidenheim has been poor on the road recently. They’ve won just one of their past four Bundesliga matches on away grounds.
Betting Tips
Based on head-to-head stats and other key stats relating to the game, here are betting tips for the Bayer Leverkusen vs. Heidenheim clash, specifically curated for Nigerian punters:
Betting Odds
Here are the latest odds offered by Nigerian bookmakers for this fixture:
Bayer Leverkusen to Win – 1.20 | Draw – 6.25 | Heidenheim to Win – 15.00
The odds indicate that Bayer Leverkusen is the favourite to triumph over Heidenheim on home turf. This leaves the visitors the underdogs to get an away victory. The hosts are the leading favourites due to their formidable squad, which can decide games on their own. They also enjoy a home advantage as hosts. Can they kickstart their season with a win in this game? BO4 performances over the next set of games will provide a clear picture.
Final Thoughts on the Match
Bayer Leverkusen has yet to replicate last season’s title-winning performances. However, they’ll aim for a statement victory at home after the international break. Securing three points this weekend will be their minimum target and well within their reach.
Heidenheim, just above the relegation zone, will attempt to fight back. However, having lost two of their last three meetings with Bayer Leverkusen, their chances seem slim. Considering form and history, Bayer Leverkusen is a clear favourite to win.
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