RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga

RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Sunday, February 23
• Kick-off time: 16:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Red Bull Arena, Germany

RB Leipzig are set to take on Heidenheim in round 23 of Bundesliga action. This clash is set to take place at Red Bull Arena on Sunday with 23 points separating fourth-place RB Leipzig and 16th-place Heidenheim in the table.
RB Leipzig are slowly starting to produce results with the team unbeaten in their last four matches in the league. This rin of good dorm has seen them move fourth in the standings but remain on the same points with fifth place Freiburg. The title race is already over for them as they are 18 points shy of league leaders Bayern Munich. The best possible outcome for them will be to focus on the Champions League places with competition getting tighter with each passing game. The Red Bulls have a +7 goal difference for now after scoring 36 5imes and conceding 29. Benjamin Sesko is leading the goalscoring charts for them with 9 and Lois Openda is providing the most assists with 5.
Meanwhile, Heidenheim are finding themselves in the relegation zone as they lurk 16th in the table with 14 points after 22 matches. They are seven points adrift of the safe zone but time is running out for them as their chances of getting relegated are increasing with each passing game. Their last five matches haven't been good either. After losing five consecutive matches in a row. This game will be very crucial for Frank Schmidt’s side to get their season on track. Marvin Pieringer will be the man to look out for in this match as he leads the goalscoring chart for them with Leo Scienza providing the most assists with two.

RB Leipzig Team News

RB Leipzig will be without four players for this clash as Antonio Nusa, Benjamin Henrichs, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, and Xaver Schlager miss out due to injuries. Benjamin Sesko and Xavi Simons will surely start here after their recent good run of form.

Heidenheim Team News

For Heidenheim, the trio of Maximilian Breunig, Niklas Dorsch, and Thomas Leon Keller missed out due to injuries. Leo Scienza has emerged as a key player for them providing goals and assists and is likely going to keep his place here.

RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim Predicted Lineups

RB Leipzig predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Gulacsi
Defenders: Geertruida, Klostermann, Lukeba
Midfielders: Baku, Kampl, Haidara, Raum
Forwards: Baumgartner, Sesko, Simons

Heidenheim predicted lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Müller
Defenders: Keller, Mainka, Siersleben
Midfielders: Traore, Beck, Schöppner, Scienza
Forwards: Krätzig, Zivzivadze, Honsak

RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim Head-to-Head Record

RB Leipzig and Heidenheim have faced each other nine times before this match with the home team coming out top with five wins, three draws, and losing once.

Key Players to Watch in RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim

Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig)

Xavi Simons has impressed everyone with his performances this term having scored five goals in 14 matches while also delivering another four assists. Known for his breathtaking pace and excellent dribbling skills, he is averaging a 0.29 xG per 90 this season which is a good record for a teenager who is bursting into the big stage. In the last two matches, he has registered a goal and an assist to lead the team to crucial points.

Patrick Mainka (Heidenheim)

Patrick Mainka has been a rock at the back for Heidenheim this season by shielding the defense while also helping his teammates with crucial tackles and interceptions. Mainka has made an astonishing 112 recoveries while also winning 22 tackles and making 45 interceptions. He also doesn't shy away from putting his body on the line having made three crucial match-saving blocks.

RB Leipzig Vs Heidenheim Prediction

RB Leipzig have been in good form recently and will fancy their chances against Heidenheim who are struggling at the moment to win matches. Their recent record against the visitors also suggests a clean sweep for RB Leipzig here.

Predicted Score: RB Leipzig 0-2 Heidenheim

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