Bundesliga 2024-2025: Union Berlin vs Heidenheim Prediction

Union Berlin

Home Team
71%
VS

Heidenheim

Away Team
14%
Draw: 16%
Over 2.5: 45%
Under 2.5: 55%
Goal: 49%
No Goal: 51%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Bayern Munich 32 23 7 2 93 32 61 76
2 Leverkusen 32 19 11 2 68 37 31 68
3 Ein Frankfurt 32 16 8 8 63 43 20 56
4 Freiburg 32 15 7 10 46 49 -3 52
5 Dortmund 32 15 6 11 64 49 15 51
6 RB Leipzig 32 13 11 8 51 45 6 50
7 Mainz 32 13 9 10 49 40 9 48
8 Werder Bremen 32 13 8 11 50 56 -6 47
9 M'gladbach 32 13 6 13 55 54 1 45
10 Stuttgart 32 12 8 12 57 51 6 44
11 Augsburg 32 11 10 11 34 45 -11 43
12 Wolfsburg 32 10 9 13 53 52 1 39
13 Union Berlin 32 9 10 13 33 47 -14 37
14 St Pauli 32 8 7 17 26 37 -11 31
15 Hoffenheim 32 7 10 15 44 62 -18 31
16 Heidenheim 32 7 5 20 33 60 -27 26
17 Holstein Kiel 32 6 7 19 48 75 -27 25
18 Bochum 32 5 7 20 30 63 -33 22

Recent Trends

Union Berlin ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ⚪ ✅

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Werder Bremen (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Bochum (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Stuttgart (Goals: 4 - 4)
  • 4th Last Match: ⚪ vs Leverkusen (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Wolfsburg (Goals: 1 - 0)

Heidenheim ⚪ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ⚪ vs Bochum (Goals: 0 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Stuttgart (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Bayern Munich (Goals: 0 - 4)
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Ein Frankfurt (Goals: 0 - 3)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Leverkusen (Goals: 0 - 1)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Union Berlin

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.35
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.38
# Clean Sheets: 2

Heidenheim

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.25
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 2.05
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

Union Berlin is predicted to win their upcoming match against Heidenheim with a strong probability of 71.0%. The likelihood of the match resulting in a draw or a Heidenheim victory is significantly lower, standing at 16.0% and 14.0%, respectively. Given both teams' current standings, Union Berlin holds the 13th position in the Bundesliga, while Heidenheim is struggling near the bottom in 16th place. The probability of the match featuring over 2.5 goals is 45.0%, suggesting a more defensive encounter with the predicted result being under 2.5 goals.

Match Analysis

Union Berlin comes into this match on the back of three consecutive draws, showcasing a consistent ability to avoid defeat but also a struggle to secure wins. Their recent performances against Werder Bremen, Bochum, and Stuttgart have seen them net an average of 1.6 goals per game while conceding the same amount. Their defensive solidity is evidenced by two clean sheets in their last five outings. From an advanced metrics perspective, Union Berlin has shown relatively balanced stats, with expected goals both for and against hovering around the 1.35 mark. Heidenheim, on the other hand, has experienced a mixed bag of results recently, including a notable away win against Stuttgart but a heavy home defeat to Bayern Munich. Their defensive vulnerabilities were evident in the loss to Bayern, but the clean sheet against Bochum indicates potential resilience. Heidenheim's advanced metrics reveal a concerning average of 2.048 expected goals conceded per match, highlighting defensive challenges that could be crucial in this matchup.

Final Prediction

Union Berlin's higher league position and consistent recent form, despite the lack of victories, give them a clear edge in this encounter. Their ability to maintain a strong defensive line while capitalizing on scoring opportunities will be crucial. A key factor to watch during the game will be Union Berlin's defensive organization against a Heidenheim side that has struggled to consistently penetrate defenses.