FC Heidenheim have kept a clean sheet in their last 4 matches (2. Bundesliga). FC Heidenheim have won their last 4 matches (2. Bundesliga). Hamburg have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against FC Heidenheim in all competitions. Hamburg have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 home matches against FC Heidenheim in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in FC Heidenheim's last 3 away games (2. Bundesliga).
Tim Walter could shake up his starting XI on Saturday as his Hamburg side looks to recover from a disappointing defeat against Hansa Rostock. Young centre-back Mario Vuskovic could make way for Jonas David, while 21-year-old winger Ogechika Heil could get a rare start on the right. The hosts have four injuries to contend with ahead of the visit of FC Heidenheim, including wide threat Bakery Jatta. FC Heidenheim boss Frank Schmidt could deploy an unchanged starting XI this weekend after his side demolished 2. Bundesliga new boys Eintracht Braunschweig 3-0 last weekend. The away side currently has a clean bill of health going into the weekend's fixtures.
Hamburg will once again expect to be pushing for promotion this season, but their early preparations have been far from ideal. Tim Walter's men beat newly-promoted Eintracht Braunschweig on the opening day but a 1-0 defeat against Hansa Rostock gives a reason to be concerned. FC Heidenheim have enjoyed a perfect start to the 2022/23 season, winning all three of their competitive fixtures against Hansa Rostock, Eintracht Braunschweig and FV Illertissen and keeping a clean sheet on every occasion. Only the goals scored column is keeping the visitors off the top of the table. 1:1