The match of the 18th round of the Bundesliga between VfL Wolfsburg and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 will take place on January 17 at Volkswagen Arena. VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
VfL Wolfsburg
VfL Wolfsburg, coached by Daniel Bauer, managed to partially rehabilitate after the crushing defeat to Bayern Munich. The home side beat St. Pauli in the last round (2:1), but that was only the club's fifth win in the current championship (3 draws, 9 losses). The hosts have not kept a clean sheet in 9 Bundesliga games. However, in all matches during that period the side scored at the opponents' goal. In the main table the home side are 6 points clear of the relegation play-off zone.
- There Were Goals In Both Halves In 7 Of VfL Wolfsburg's Last 9 League Games.
- At Home In This Tournament The Team Has Failed To Win In 15 Of Its Last 17 Matches (7 Draws, 8 Losses).
- In 4 Of The Last 5 Home Bundesliga Matches The Club Scored At Least Two Goals.
Potential VfL Wolfsburg Lineup (4-3-3)*
Kamil Grabara – Aaron Center, Kostas Kulerakis, Saël Kumbedi, Moritz Jenz – Lovro Majer, Maximilian Arnold, Christian Eriksen – Yannick Gerhardt, Dženan Pejčinović, Patrick Wimmer.
Defenders Joachim Male and Rogério, midfielder Bence Dárdai, and forward Jonas Wind are unavailable due to injuries.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 lost away to 1. FSV Mainz 05 in the last round (1:2), extending their winless run in the championship to 4 matches (1 draw, 3 losses). During that stretch the visitors conceded at least two goals in each game. The defensive problems are evidenced by the fact that only 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have not kept a single clean sheet in the 2025/26 Bundesliga. The side have conceded 38 goals, the worst record in the tournament. The club is last in the main table, although the gap to the safety of 15th place is only 3 points.
- There Were Goals Exchanged In 5 Of 6 Heidenheim's Last League Matches.
- On The Road The Team Has Lost 7 Of Its Last 8 Matches In This Tournament (1 Win).
- The Club Scored In 5 Of Its Last 7 Away Bundesliga Matches.
Potential 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineup (4-4-2)*
Diant Ramaj – Benedikt Gimber, Patrick Mainka, Omar Traoré, Jonas Föhrenbach – Jan Schöppner, Julian Niehues, Niklas Dorsch, Arijon Ibrahimović – Mikkel Kaufmann, Marvin Pieringer.
Defender Leart Paqarada and forward Budu Zivzivadze will miss the match due to injuries. The squad has been strengthened by defender Leonidas Stergiou.
Referee
Tobias Welz (Germany)
Matches – 5 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow/Red Cards Shown (Including Second Yellows) – 25;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 5;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match – 26;
Penalties – 20%.
VfL Wolfsburg vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Match Prediction
The schedule favors Daniel Bauer's side. A meeting with two outsiders after the confrontation with Bayern Munich should help VfL Wolfsburg recover and improve their position in the table. The first step in that direction was taken in the last round, with the win over St. Pauli. Next up is 1. FC Heidenheim 1846, who have fallen to the bottom of the league. We think the hosts have enough strength and desire to beat such an opponent. This can be achieved through attack: VfL Wolfsburg are on a prolonged scoring run, and in 4 of their last 5 league matches the side scored at least twice.
Defense Is The Most Vulnerable Area For 1. FC Heidenheim 1846. The Club Have The Worst Defensive Record In The League (38 Conceded), and Away In The 2025/26 Bundesliga They Conceded At Least Two Goals In 6 Matches. With Such Figures It Is Difficult To Count On Points. The Visitors Have The Most Away Defeats, And Wolfsburg Also Beat Them In The First Round Even At Home (1:3).
Prediction: VfL Wolfsburg to win and Over 1.5 goals
* For each team the starting lineup shown is from its previous match in this tournament.
