RB Leipzig vs Heidenheim: Bundesliga Prediction (30.08.2025)

On August 30, 2025 at 15:30 CEST at the Red Bull Arena, RB Leipzig will face Heidenheim in the second round of the Bundesliga. Bookmakers consider the home side the clear favorite. Let’s review the current form of both teams and give our prediction.

RB Leipzig

Last season was a major disappointment for the Red Bulls. Leipzig finished only 7th, missing out on European competition for the first time in nine Bundesliga seasons. This decline led the management to make changes: Ole Werner, formerly of Werder, took charge in the summer. He is expected to bring fresh ideas and return the club to the top of German football.

The season began with a shaky 4–2 win over Sandhausen in the German Cup. But then came disaster – a 0–6 thrashing by Bayern in the Bundesliga opener. A result that underlined how much work needs to be done.

Heidenheim

Frank Schmidt has now kept Heidenheim in the Bundesliga for three straight years. After their breakthrough in 2023/24 with a Conference League spot, last season was far more tense, ending in 16th place and relegation playoffs. Facing ambitious Elversberg from the 2. Bundesliga, Heidenheim survived – after a 2–2 home draw, they scraped a dramatic 2–1 away win with the decisive goal in stoppage time.

This season’s outlook is uncertain. After beating a regional league side 5–0 in the Cup, Heidenheim lost their Bundesliga opener at home 1–3 to Wolfsburg.

Head-to-head statistics

Leipzig dominates the last five meetings with 4 wins and 1 draw. In 4 of 5 games, the over 2.5 goals bet was successful.

Prediction

For RB Leipzig vs Heidenheim, our prediction favors the hosts. Heidenheim has yet to show improvement, while Leipzig desperately needs redemption after their collapse against Bayern.

Recommended bet: Leipzig to win with –1 handicap at odds of 1.67