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Bundesliga: FC Heidenheim vs VfL Bochum
Kickoff Time: 2025-05-03 02:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Heiko Becker
FC Heidenheim shocked VfB Stuttgart with a 1-0 away win last round, ending their three-match losing streak in the league. Currently, Heidenheim ranks 16th in the Bundesliga with a record of seven wins, four draws, and 20 losses. The team is still five points away from the safety zone, so the relegation situation remains severe. Heidenheim focuses on counter-attacks. They primarily compress opponents’ offensive space through dense defense and create threats by using long passes for fast attacks. From the data perspective, Heidenheim has scored 33 goals and conceded 60 goals in the league this season, ranking at the bottom of the league in both offense and defense. Additionally, Heidenheim’s home performance is even worse than away. In 15 home matches this season, they have only accumulated 10 points, which is five points less than their away performance, showing no home advantage at all.
VfL Bochum drew 1-1 with Union Berlin at home last round, finally stopped their five consecutive losses. Currently, Bochum ranks last in the league with a record of five wins, six draws, and 20 losses. It is unlikely for them to enter the safe area anymore, but there is still hope to qualify for the playoff zone. Bochum also primarily adopts a counter-attack strategy, differing from Heidenheim by utilizing space behind the opponent’s defensive line when they push forward, implementing quick counterattacks via the wings. From the data aspect, Bochum has scored 30 goals and conceded 63 goals in the league this season, their offensive and defensive performances being comparable to Heidenheim. However, Bochum did defeat Bayern Munich away earlier this season, showcasing their potential with certain upsets.
Although Heidenheim’s recent form is slightly better than Bochum’s, the former lags behind in head-to-head records. In their last eight encounters, Bochum remained unbeaten with six wins and two draws. In the first round of this season, Bochum also defeated Heidenheim 2-0 at home. Furthermore, both teams are relatively close in overall strength and league rankings, so this match could lean towards Bochum who has a favorable historical record for securing points.
FC Heidenheim’s Last 5 Games: WLLLW
25-04-26 VfB Stuttgart 0-1 FC Heidenheim
25-04-19 FC Heidenheim 0-4 Bayern Munich
25-04-13 Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0 FC Heidenheim
25-04-05 FC Heidenheim 0-1 Bayer Leverkusen
25-04-03 Wolfsburg 0-1 FC Heidenheim
VfL Bochum’s Last 5 Games: DLLLL
25-04-27 VfL Bochum 1-1 Union Berlin
25-04-19 Werder Bremen 1-0 VfL Bochum
25-04-12 VfL Bochum 1-2 Augsburg
25-04-05 VfL Bochum 0-4 VfB Stuttgart
25-03-29 Bayer Leverkusen 3-1 VfL Bochum
Head To Head Record:
24-12-22 VfL Bochum 2-0 FC Heidenheim
24-04-13 VfL Bochum 1-1 FC Heidenheim
23-11-26 FC Heidenheim 0-0 VfL Bochum
21-04-22 FC Heidenheim 0-2 VfL Bochum
20-12-19 VfL Bochum 3-0 FC Heidenheim
Prediction: VfL Bochum to win or Draw