{"id":1424045,"date":"2026-01-15T10:26:01","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1424045"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:26:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:26:03","slug":"match-preview-wolfsburg-vs-heidenheim-17-01-26-bundesliga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-wolfsburg-vs-heidenheim-17-01-26-bundesliga\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wolfsburg welcome Heidenheim to the Volkswagen Arena for a Bundesliga<\/a> clash with plenty at stake for both sides near the bottom of the table. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having claimed three wins in their last five meetings with Heidenheim, Wolfsburg will be looking to reassert their dominance and bounce back from recent defensive woes. Kick-off is set for Saturday at 14:30, where fans will be eager to see if the hosts’ superior attacking numbers can outweigh their leaky backline against a Heidenheim side relying heavily on their standout goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends and season-long stats, here are our top betting recommendations for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim. We\u2019re particularly confident in Wolfsburg to win, given their track record in this fixture and their attacking edge over the visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Wolfsburg to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/6 @ Bet365<\/a>
(60.0%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Wolfsburg because they have won three of the last five meetings with Heidenheim, and their attack has delivered 24 goals this season\u2014far superior to Heidenheim\u2019s 16. With the visitors conceding at a similar rate but creating less, the hosts should have the edge.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n8\/13 @ Bet365<\/a>
(61.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to both teams\u2019 defensive frailties\u2014Wolfsburg have conceded 36 in 16 games, Heidenheim 38 in 17\u2014with neither able to keep clean sheets with regularity. Past encounters have averaged over 2.5 goals as well.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Both sides have struggled, but Wolfsburg have a slight edge in attack and results, while Heidenheim find themselves bottom of the table after 17 rounds. Wolfsburg\u2019s slightly better record stems from a higher goal output and two more wins, though both teams\u2019 negative goal differences reflect their defensive issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Wolfsburg<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Heidenheim<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n-22<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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