Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim Preview
- Date: Saturday, November 23
- Kick-off Time: 2:30 pm GMT
- Venue: BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany
The reigning Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen will welcome FC Heidenheim for a round 11 encounter in the Bundesliga on Saturday evening. Leverkusen is in fourth place in the points table with 17 points from 10 games, nine points off the top. Heidenheim, on the other hand, is struggling near the relegation zone with only 10 points in the bag. The Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim fixture will be a good opportunity for the hosts to cut the lead of Bayern Munich at the top of the table.
Bayer Leverkusen will be massively disappointed with the latest results. In the last six games, the club has managed just a single victory to go with four draws and the heavy 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. Leverkusen’s title defence is not going as planned and Xabi Alonso’s men are risking falling off the pace in the title race early on in the season. Bayer Leverkusen will have to regain that motivation and determination which got the team over the line on multiple occasions last season.
Inconsistencies have marked the latest matches of Heidenheim. The club has collected two victories along with three defeats and a draw in its last six outings. It has been a massive decline in the performances of Heidenheim who finished eighth in the league last season and earned a place in the current edition of the UEFA Conference League. The club’s fortunes in Europe have fared far better with a perfect record of nine points from three matches. Heidenheim will need to draw inspiration from the marvels of the last term to enjoy another successful domestic campaign.
Bayer Leverkusen Team News
Xabi Alonso will have some key absentees for the contest against Heidenheim. Amine Adli (Broken Leg), Edmond Tapsoba, Jeanuel Belocian (Foot Injury), and Nordi Mukiele (Hip Injury) will not be able to take part in the matchday 11 of the Bundesliga season.
Heidenheim Team News
The struggling Heidenheim side will unfortunately have a plethora of absentees for the match. Julian Niehues, Lennard Maloney, Luka Janes, Marnon-Thomas Busch, and Thomas Leon Keller will not be a part of the trip to Leverkusen.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim Predicted Lineups
Bayer Leverkusen Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Hradecky
Defenders: Tella, Tah, Hincapie
Midfielders: Frimpong, Xhaka, Andrich, Grimaldo
Forwards: Terrier, Wirtz, Boniface
Heidenheim Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Muller
Defenders: Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach
Midfielders: Schoppner, Dorsch, Wanner
Forwards: Honsak, Scienza, Pieringer
Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim H2H Record
Last season, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Heidenheim in both meetings in the Bundesliga. Overall, in the last three head-to-head encounters between the two clubs, Bayer Leverkusen has won two and Heidenheim has won one game.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Heidenheim 1-2 Bayer Leverkusen | 2024, Bundesliga |
| Bayer Leverkusen 4-1 Heidenheim | 2024, Bundesliga |
| Heidenheim 2-1 Bayer Leverkusen | 2019, DFB Pokal |
Key Players to Watch in Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim
Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Florian Wirtz has been an outstanding performer for Bayer Leverkusen this season. The youngster has benefitted massively under the guidance of Xabi Alonso. The coach has entrusted Wirtz to play closer to the goal which is backed up by his statistics. The German prodigy has seven goals and two assists already this season. The 21-year-old is one of the most attractive players in the European market. Florian Wirtz’s performances this season have ensured that there will be a tight race for his signature next season.
Victor Boniface (Bayer Leverkusen)
Florian Wirtz’s creative abilities could not have been highlighted without the all-round centre forward play from Victor Boniface. The Nigerian is one of the most physical and strong strikers in the world. Following a slow start to the season, Boniface has been able to recover his clinical touch in front of the goal. He has recorded eight goals this season. The 23-year-old was also heavily involved in the recently concluded international break for his country, Nigeria.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim Prediction
Both teams are struggling in front of goal with both attacks struggling to increase the attacking output. The hosts should emerge victorious and take the three points if they keep the proceedings simple and stick to the basics.
Predicted Score: Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 Heidenheim
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Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sky Sports Bundesliga |
FAQs
Q. When is Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim?
A. The Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim match will be played on 23ʳᵈ November at the BayArena in Leverkusen.
Q. Where to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim live for free?
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Q. What is the predicted score in Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim?
A. Our predicted score for the upcoming Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim fixture is 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Bayer Leverkusen vs Heidenheim?
A. The last three meetings between Bayer Leverkusen and Heidenheim ended in two wins for Leverkusen and one for Heidenheim with an aggregate score of 7-3.