Bundesliga: FC Heidenheim vs Union Berlin – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the Bundesliga game between FC Heidenheim and Union Berlin who meet up on Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Mid-placed Union Berlin travel to Voith-Arena to face struggling FC Heidenheim in a round 29 game, which kicks-off on Saturday. The home side could do with a win to ease their trouble at the wrong end of the table.

Team form: FC Heidenheim vs Union Berlin

FC Heidenheim Form

FC Heidenheim claimed two draws in their previous three matches, where they lost 1-0 against Eintracht Frankfurt. Afterwards, they recorded a 3-3 draw with Bayer Leverkusen, before also drawing 2-2 with Borussia Moenchengladbach. FC Heidenheim did not win any of their last six Bundesliga matches at the Voith-Arena. They came through these matches with a record of three draws and three defeats, in which they conceded 17 and scored ten goals.

Union Berlin Form

Union Berlin achieved a win, a loss and a draw in their previous three matches, starting off beating Freiburg 0-1. A 4-0 defeat against Bayern Munich followed, before drawing with St. Pauli in a match resulting 1-1. Union Berlin managed to win just once in their past six away games in the Bundesliga. On top of winning once they also drew one as well as losing four, while scoring 12 time and letting in five.

Betting stats for FC Heidenheim and Union Berlin

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between FC Heidenheim and Union Berlin. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Players in form: FC Heidenheim vs Union Berlin

Marvin Pieringer has been great for FC Heidenheim lately, hitting the target two times, which makes him worth considering in the betting market. Union Berlin are optimistic that Rani Khedira doubles up on the one goal he provided in their past six outings.

Betting markets: FC Heidenheim vs Union Berlin

Full-time result

FC Heidenheim claimed a measly one home win in 10 most recent games at Voith-Arena. However, they did draw four whilst losing five. Union Berlin won three of their last 10 away games, with two draws and five defeats as well. FC Heidenheim have not lost to Union Berlin in 5 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, FC Heidenheim scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Union Berlin scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While FC Heidenheim managed to keep a clean sheet in zero of the last 10 games, Union Berlin kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches. FC Heidenheim have scored in 5 consecutive league meetings with Union Berlin.

Total goals

FC Heidenheim saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Union Berlin’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches. Astonishingly, FC Heidenheim conceded a goal in their last 29 matches.