Heidenheim vs Wolfsburg: Bundesliga Prediction (23.08.2025)

On August 23, 2025, at 15:30 CEST, in the opening round of the German Bundesliga, Heidenheim will host Wolfsburg. Bookmakers cautiously consider the visitors as slight favorites, giving them about a 41% chance to win against 32% for the hosts. Let’s review the current form of both teams before the new season and provide a prediction for this match.

Heidenheim

Last season was very difficult for Heidenheim. The team struggled to adapt to playing on two fronts and prioritized the UEFA Conference League, where they reached the playoffs but lost in the first round to Copenhagen. Domestically, they were among the weakest, finishing third from bottom in the Bundesliga table. As a result, they had to defend their top-flight status in a playoff against surprise side Elfsberger, which they managed, though not without difficulty.

During the offseason, the team was not very active. They played only two friendlies, defeating Ingolstadt (3–2) and Parma (2–1). The new season began with a victory in the first round of the German Cup against a regional league opponent.

Wolfsburg

As for Wolfsburg, expectations for this season remain unclear. The first few rounds will provide the answers. Last season, the “Wolves” finished only 11th in the Bundesliga despite ambitions of a much higher finish and even competing for European spots. However, they completely collapsed at the end of the campaign.

Their victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the final round only ended a winless streak of nine matches. It was no surprise that the club opted for a coaching change. Yet, questions remain here as well. The team is now led by Paul Simonis, a Dutch coach with very little experience—he only spent last season as head coach of Go Ahead Eagles.

Head-to-head statistics

Over the past two seasons, the sides have met four times. The record favors Wolfsburg, with two wins to one. The other match ended in a draw. Their most recent encounter came in March this year, when Heidenheim earned a narrow 1–0 away win.

Prediction

For Heidenheim vs Wolfsburg, predicting the winner is tricky, as both teams’ early-season form is uncertain. The hosts, however, do not inspire much confidence after a poor previous season and an unconvincing preseason. Therefore, the recommended bet is on Heidenheim individual total under 1.5 goals at odds of 1.58.