Heidenheim vs FC Koln Prediction & Betting Tips (18 May)

FC Heidenheim is preparing to conclude the first season in its history in the Bundesliga. This went particularly well for this team which placed itself perfectly at the elite level and which ultimately never had to fear renewing its lease there. Quietly installed in the middle of the table, Frank Schmidt's men are in 9th place in the ranking and they ultimately did not come that far from European qualification. Beaten only once during the last 8 days, the promoted side won against the red lantern Darmstadt 0-1 before drawing 2 matches against Mainz 1-1 and Friborg 1-1. For its part, Cologne is in trouble before playing this final day which could well be the last of this formation at the highest level for a long time.

Indeed, this team is struggling in the red zone, in 17th position in the ranking, and is heading straight towards relegation to the 2.Bundesliga. The only small hope for the visitors lies in being able to finish in place of the play-off, Union Berlin, who are 3 points ahead with a slightly better goal difference -26 compared to -29 for Cologne. The Boucs had found a little balm in their hearts by stringing together 2 draws against Mainz 1-1 and Friborg 0-0 before winning against Union Berlin precisely, last week 3-2, during the last moments of the part, to offer one last chance to maintain oneself.

For the promoted players, potentially starting defenders Busch and Maloney and the long-term injured Keller and Qenaj will have to give up participating in this last meeting of the season. On the other hand, center forward Kleindienst, who was suspended last weekend, will make his return. This is excellent news for this team which is getting back its most prolific player who scored 12 goals this year. This will be supported by the precious Dinkçi (8 goals, 4 assists) and the excellent Beste (7 goals, 10 assists) who are also very interesting this year.

On the Cologne side, the defenders Pacarada and Kilian, the attacker replacing Diehl, the holding midfielder Ljubicic, and center forward Selke (6 goals), who is the top scorer of this team, will not be available to try to achieve the feat. Finally, defender Schmitz and midfielder Huseinbasic are both suspended for this final day. On the other hand, striker Alidou (4 goals) and the Austrian Kainz (5 goals) are well operational for this poster.