👉 What is the recommended bet for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim?

The prediction for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim on January 17, 2026, based on analysis from our experts, is: Over 2.5 goals ⇒ bet available on Bet365.

👉 What stadium will host the Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim match?

The Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim match on January 17, 2026, will take place in Wolfsburg, at the Volkswagen Arena.

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Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim Prediction – Bundesliga

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Here you will find the best prediction for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim in the Bundesliga, along with the match analysis and betting tips.

Read below our detailed analysis of the two teams, including recent form and key statistics from their last games to provide the best prediction for this match between Wolfsburg and Heidenheim.

Wolfsburg

January 17, 2026 – 14::30
Bundesliga
2025/2026
Regular Season – Round 18

Heidenheim

Betting tip and prediction for this match between Wolfsburg and Heidenheim

The best prediction for the match between Wolfsburg and Heidenheim in the Bundesliga is over 2.5 goals. Despite Wolfsburg expected to have more control of the game, Heidenheim possesses enough quality to pose a threat upfront. It is worth highlighting that 78% of the games Wolfsburg played at home have ended with over two goals at the final whistle. Thus, a dynamic and open match is anticipated, featuring numerous scoring opportunities over the 90 minutes.

Best prediction for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim

Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier bet)

Match prediction for Wolfsburg vs Heidenheim

The teams Wolfsburg and Heidenheim meet at the Volkswagen Arena in a match of the 18th round of the Bundesliga. In the last encounter between these teams in this competition on August 23, 2025, VfL Wolfsburg won away with a score of (1-3). The recent head-to-head record favors the home team, winning 3, drawing 1, and losing 1 of the last 5 matches. Special attention must be paid to the home/away condition, as both teams show significantly different results in their home and away games.

Wolfsburg Analysis

After 5 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, the home team is in 11th place, having secured 18 points. In their last match, they won against St. Pauli at home with a score of (2-1), after previously losing away to FC Bayern Munich with a staggering score of (8-1). Interestingly, this team has performed better away than at home; in the last 30 matches, they have 5 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses as visitors, compared to 2 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses at home. In the league, Wolfsburg has earned 8 points from possible 27, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in their last 9 home games. The most frequent halftime score in their home matches has been 1-1 (4 in 9 games). The team has allowed goals from their opponents in 9 of the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has scored consistently, netting at least one goal in their last 10 matches in this competition. Out of the 17 games played in this competition, they conceded the first goal 8 times and have never managed to turn the score around.

Wolfsburg comes into this match after a win, 2-1, against St. Pauli, marking their third victory in the last five Bundesliga matches; the goals were scored by Dženan Pejčinović and Christian Eriksen. The home team is expected to play in a 4-3-3 tactical system, favoring quick transitions, mainly through the flanks. In this setup, the three players responsible for causing panic in the rival defense are Patrick Wimmer, Dženan Pejčinović, and Christian Eriksen. When on the attack, the team tends to exploit the right flank, utilizing the runs of full-back Saël Kumbedi. Joakim Maehle, Jonas Wind, Rogério, Jenson Seelt, and Bence Dárdai are all unavailable due to injuries.

Confirmed lineup: Kamil Grabara, Moritz Jenz, Kilian Fischer, Konstantinos Koulierakis, Saël Kumbedi, Mattias Svanberg, Maximilian Arnold, Christian Eriksen, Lovro Majer, Dzenan Pejcinovic, Patrick Wimmer.
Coach: R. Hasenhüttl.

Heidenheim Analysis

After 3 wins, 3 draws, and 11 losses, the visiting team is in 18th place, having gained 12 points. In their last match, they lost to FSV Mainz 05 away by (2-1), after previously drawing at home with FC Köln in a match that ended (2-2). Interestingly, this team has shown better results away than at home, recording 6 wins, 1 draw, and 8 losses as visitors in their last 30 games, scoring a total of 19 goals and conceding 24. At home, they have achieved 2 wins, 5 draws, and 8 losses, with a total of 13 goals scored and 31 conceded. In their last 8 away league games, Heidenheim has 1 win and 7 losses, gaining only 3 points out of a possible 24. In their away matches, some common scores include 1-0 at halftime (4 in 9 games) and 2-1 at the end of the match (3 in 9 games). The team has not been strong defensively, as they have conceded goals in their last 10 games, but their attack has scored regularly, managing to score in 7 of the last 10 matches in this competition. This is a team that rarely scores first, managing to take the lead in just 3 of their last 17 Bundesliga matches; of those 3, they led at halftime in 2 and won at the final whistle in 1. Out of the 17 games in this competition, they have successfully turned the score around only twice in the 14 games where they conceded first. A notable trend is that in their last 19 away matches across all competitions, they scored 9 of their 24 goals between the 76th and 90th minutes.

Heidenheim arrives at this match after a defeat, 2-1, in their trip to Mainz 05, marking their fourth consecutive match without a win in the Bundesliga; the only goal for the team was scored by Stefan Schimmer. The home team typically plays in a 4-4-2 tactical system, favoring quick transitions, mainly through the flanks. In this setup, the two players responsible for creating panic in the opposing defense are Marvin Pieringer and Mikkel Kaufmann. In midfield, midfielder Niklas Dorsch takes on the responsibility of controlling the game, ensuring the team maintains the intended pace. Leart Paçarada, Frank Feller, Hennes Behrens, and Nick Rothweiler are all sidelined due to injuries.

Confirmed lineup: Diant Ramaj, Patrick Mainka, Omar Traoré, Jonas Föhrenbach, Benedikt Gimber, Arijon Ibrahimovic, Niklas Dorsch, Jan Schöppner, Julian Niehues, Marvin Pieringer, Mikkel Kaufmann.
Coach: F. Schmidt.