1. FC Heidenheim 1846 — Holstein Kiel

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 enters this match in strong form, sitting at 4th place in the German 2. Bundesliga with 9 points from 4 games. They have secured 3 victories and suffered only 1 loss, demonstrating an aggressive attacking style with a positive goal difference of +1. Their recent performances include a 1-0 away win against SpVgg Greuther Fürth and a thrilling 5-3 home victory over Dynamo Dresden. Key player Jan Schöppner leads the team with 3 goals in 4 matches, supported by Marcel Costly who has provided 3 assists.

Holstein Kiel is struggling significantly in the German 2. Bundesliga, currently occupying 18th place with just 3 points from 4 matches. They have yet to secure a victory this season, recording 0 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss, with a negative goal difference of -2. Their recent form is concerning, marked by 3 draws and 2 losses in their last 5 league games, including a 2-2 home draw against 1. FC Nürnberg and a 0-2 away loss to 1. FC Magdeburg. Phil Harres is a standout player, leading the team with 3 goals and 2 assists.