Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Odds
32 is A BIG RUN! Can Bayer Do It?
Both Teams on Unbeaten Runs
On Saturday, Bayer Leverkusen could equal Bayern Munich’s German record 32 game unbeaten run. Leverkusen head on the road to Heidenheim, who are on an eight game unbeaten streak of their own.
After defeating Bayern 3-0 last weekend, Leverkusen are in full control of the Bundesliga, with a five point lead. We’ll see if Bayer can make history on Saturday as we check out the Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen odds.
Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen
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Location: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim an der Brenz, Germany
Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Head-to-Head
This is only the second meeting between Heidenheim and Bayer Leverkusen all-time on the Bundesliga schedule. Victor Boniface scored twice as Leverkusen defeated Heidenheim 4-1 at the BayArena last September.
The only other meeting of this fixture was in the 2019 DFB-Pokal round of 16. Then second-tier Heidenheim pulled off a 2-1 upset over Leverkusen at the Voith-Arena.
Heidenheim in Race for European Competition
Heidenheim’s first-ever Bundesliga season is going much better than expected. Stability is the name of the game for Heidenheim, as Frank Schmidt has taken the club from the fourth tier to the Bundesliga.
Last September, Schmidt became the longest-serving manager at a single club in German football history. He’s managed Heidenheim for over 16 years and they’re challenging for a European spot this season.
Last weekend, Heidenheim went on the road to Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga and two first half goals were the difference in the 2-1 victory. After an up-and-down start to the campaign, Heidenheim have found their footing and have proven they belong in the top flight.
They haven’t lost any of their last eight games, with four wins and four draws during that time. They sit in ninth place in the Bundesliga table. Bettors should note that Heidenheim are just 2-3-6 on the road this season, though.
Three Heidenheim players have scored more than five Bundesliga goals. Eren Dinkci leads the team, with seven goals, while Tim Kleindienst and Jan-Niklas Beste have scored six goals apiece. Beste has also provided eight assists, which ranks third in the Bundesliga.
A few fringe Bundesliga players are out injured for Heidenheim here and the Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen odds price the hosts as +600 underdogs.
Leverkusen on Course for Title
Bayer Leverkusen took their biggest step yet toward winning the Bundesliga title last weekend. Leverkusen took on second-placed Bayern Munich and came away with a statement 3-0 win. Josip Stanisic, who is on loan from Bayern Munich, scored against his parent club.
Wingbacks Alex Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong also got on the scoresheet as Leverkusen took a five point lead in the Bundesliga.
Now, the Bundesliga odds price Xabi Alonso’s side as -225 favorites to win their first-ever Bundesliga title. There are still 13 games to go but Leverkusen have passed every test they’ve been given so far. Leverkusen have kept six clean sheets in their last eight Bundesliga matches, in all competitions, and are remarkably still unbeaten.
That’s even without their star striker Victor Boniface, who scored 10 goals and seven assists before going down injured in January. Alonso hasn’t found a consistent replacement at striker yet.
He’s rotated Patrik Schick, Adam Hlozek and Amine Adli at the number nine role. Midfielder Exequiel Palacios is also injured but Leverkusen are still favored to remain unbeaten for a record-tying 32nd game in a row.
Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen Match Analysis & Odds
Bayer Leverkusen are a dynamic Bundesliga team that can beat other sides in multiple different ways. No matter who’s been out injured or away on international duty, Leverkusen have found a way to remain unbeaten. They’re 8-2-0 on the road in the Bundesliga this season and are looking for another win on Saturday when they take on Heidenheim.
Currently, the Heidenheim vs Bayer Leverkusen odds list visiting Leverkusen as -275 favorites. Leverkusen -1.5 sits at even odds, while Heidenheim +1.5 comes in at -120. Heidenheim managed a scoreless draw vs Dortmund a couple of weeks back and they’ve proven to be a difficult team to defeat. Still, they’ve kept just four clean sheets this season and Leverkusen have averaged over 2.5 goals per game.
A draw shows +440 odds for this one and would keep both teams’ unbeaten streaks intact. Leverkusen could very well break Bayern Munich’s 32-game unbeaten record next week vs Mainz but they can’t afford to take Heidenheim lightly. With how much Leverkusen have been scoring this season, over three goals are priced at -125 odds.
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