Heidenheim will be eager to make amends for the unsuccesful 2025/2026 campaign when they take on Osnabruck in the 2. Bundesliga opening round. The hosts experienced mixed results during preseason, but they wrapped up their preparations in style with a convincing 4-1 victory over Ingolstadt. After suffering relegation from the Bundesliga last season, Heidenheim will be determined to bounce back at the first attempt. A major boost is that top scorer Budu Zivzivadze has remained at the club. The hosts averaged 2.00 goals per game across their last ten matches, while BTTS landed in 80% of those fixtures, highlighting their attacking approach but defensive vulnerability.
Osnabruck, meanwhile, head into the clash despite a 2-0 defeat to Paderborn in their final warm-up match. The visitors enjoyed a productive preseason overall, averaging 1.80 goals per game and collecting six wins from their last ten outings. Summer signings Konrad Faber, Leonhard Münst, and Leon Opitz are expected to strengthen the squad. History also favors the hosts, with Heidenheim winning four of the previous six meetings between the sides.
Heidenheim ended preseason with an emphatic victory and boast a strong head-to-head record. Therefore, our main prediction leans toward Home Win, alongside Heidenheim Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals total (both teams average at least three total goals per game in their recent matches, suggesting another entertaining encounter).
This Bundesliga 2 match will be played on Saturday 8 August 2026 at 12:00.
What is our Heidenheim vs Osnabruck prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Heidenheim 2 - 1 Osnabruck
Heidenheim vs Osnabruck Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -138 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -150 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Budu Zivzivadze @ 140 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Budu Zivzivadze @ 500 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Heidenheim -0.5 @ -160 Odds
- European Handicap: VfL Osnabruck +2 @ -225 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 160 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -400 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Heidenheim to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Heidenheim to Win/Heidenheim to Win @ 150 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Heidenheim - No @ -200 Odds
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View OfferHeidenheim Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwdwldlw | 1.50 |
| Home | wwllw | 1.80 |
| Away | dldwd | 1.20 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.60 | 3.40 | 3.80 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.60 | 1.40 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 80% | 60% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.28 | 1.24 | 1.33 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.60 | 1.24 | 1.95 |
Osnabruck Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwlwwwwdwl | 2.00 |
| Home | dwwwdl | 1.83 |
| Away | lwww | 2.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 50% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.00 | 2.67 | 3.50 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.67 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 1.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 17% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.38 | 1.22 | 1.62 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.31 | 1.25 | 1.41 |
Heidenheim vs Osnabruck Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Heidenheim (67%)
6 Matches
Osnabruck (17%)
