The second-leg playoff match of the 2024/25 Conference League between Heidenheim (Germany) and Copenhagen (Denmark) will take place on February 20 at the Voith Arena. The first match ended 2-1 in favor of Heidenheim. Heidenheim vs. Copenhagen: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Heidenheim
Frank Schmidt's team defeated the Danes 2-1 in the first match. This victory was the first for the Germans in their last four Conference League outings (1 draw, 2 losses). The team has also extended their scoring streak in this tournament to three games. In the return leg, Heidenheim only needs to avoid defeat. The club has suffered only two losses in the Conference League.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 5 of the last 7 matches for the Germans in the Conference League.
- The team has not lost at home in 3 of 4 matches in this tournament (2 wins, 1 draw).
- Heidenheim has conceded in 7 of their last 9 Conference League matches.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)*
Frank Feller – Norman Theuerkauf, Tim Siersleben, Patrick Mainka, Marnon Busch – Paul Wanner, Julian Niehues, Leo Scienza, Thomas Keller, Seirlord Conteh – Marvin Pieringer.
Copenhagen
The defeat in the first match was the second consecutive loss and the fourth in this tournament for the Danes (6 wins, 3 draws). To advance to the Round of 16, Jacob Neestrup's side needs to win in regular time by at least two goals. If Copenhagen wins by exactly one goal, extra time will be played. Notably, in the main stage of the 2024/25 Conference League, the club managed to secure only one away victory.
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of the last 7 matches for the Danes in the Conference League.
- The club has not lost in 11 of their last 13 away matches in this tournament, securing 7 victories.
- In 5 of their last 6 away games in the Conference League, Copenhagen has not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Copenhagen (4-3-3)*
Diant Ramaj – Marcos Lopez, Rodrigo Becao, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Gabriel Pereira – Magnus Mattsson, Thomas Delaney, Victor Froholt – Viktor Claesson, Robert, Jordan Larsson.
Defender Kevin Diks is suspended for the upcoming match. The team also has forwards Andreas Cornelius, Runi Bardghji, midfielders Rasmus Falk, and Lukas Lerager sidelined due to injuries.
Referee
Nikola Dabanovic (Montenegro)
Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 26;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 19;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Heidenheim vs. Copenhagen
The Germans achieved an excellent result against an experienced European competitor. Now, Frank Schmidt's side needs to maintain their advantage at home. In their home matches in the Conference League, Heidenheim has not lost in 3 of 4 games, with their only defeat coming against Chelsea. Only against the Londoners did the club fail to score, although they have conceded in all their home matches in this tournament.
The Danes have won only one of their last five away matches in the Conference League (2 draws, 2 losses). However, Copenhagen needs to try to turn the tide. The team has shown good attacking form, scoring in 11 of their last 13 away Conference League matches. However, during this period, the club has only managed to keep a clean sheet three times.
My prediction: Heidenheim will not lose and Total over 1.5 goals
