Heidenheim vs Werder Bremen: Bundesliga Prediction (17.05.2025)

The final matchday of the German Bundesliga will feature Heidenheim against Werder Bremen on May 17, 2025, at 20:30 WIB. Bookmakers are offering roughly equal odds for both sides, signaling an unpredictable clash. Let’s assess both teams’ motivation and recent form to find the most valuable betting option.

Heidenheim – Fighting to Avoid the Playoff Zone

Currently sitting in 16th place, Heidenheim is on course for relegation playoffs against the third-best team from Bundesliga 2. The team, coached by Frank Schmidt, is safe from automatic relegation thanks to a 4-point cushion but still has a slim chance to leap into 15th place, needing a big win combined with a heavy loss from Hoffenheim, who face Bayern Munich.

Despite a recent 3-match unbeaten streak, Heidenheim has struggled defensively all season and remains one of the weakest backlines in the league.

Werder – Solid Form but No European Hopes

Werder Bremen are eighth on the table, three points behind sixth-placed Mainz, but a top-six finish is out of reach due to inferior goal difference. The goalless draw against Leipzig in the last round ended their European hopes.

Still, the team under Ole Werner has gone seven matches unbeaten and will look to close the season on a positive note. No major injuries are reported.

Head-to-Head Stats

Head-to-head history favors Heidenheim, who have 3 wins in the last 5 meetings. Their first encounter this season ended in an exciting 3–3 draw.

Prediction

Expect a dynamic first half. Both teams favor vertical, attacking football and often leave space at the back. With Heidenheim eager to attack from the start and Werder capable of punishing gaps, we predict:

Betting Tip: First Half Total Over 1 Goal
Odds: 1.55