Bochum vs Heidenheim Prediction 22.12.2024 | Bundesliga

• Competition: Germany - Bundesliga
• Date:  Sunday, 22nd, December 2024
• Kickoff: 14:30 UK / 15.30 CET
• Venue: Vonovia Ruhrstadion (Bochum)

Sunday’s clash at Vonovia-Ruhrstadion will see the residents of the red zone face off as Bochum takes on Heidenheim in the 15th round of the German Bundesliga.

Bochum’s 2024-25 season is shaping up to be a true disaster, with many already viewing them as hot favorites for relegation to the lower division of German football, and even more troubling, they are offering no hope of a turnaround. More specifically, Die Undescendables are the only team in the Bundesliga who have not won a single league match this season, and their disappointing three-point haul leaves them pinned at the bottom of the table, eight points adrift of the safety zone.

In contrast, Heidenheim came up short in finishing the league phase of UEFA's third-tier competition among the top eight, as they played out a frustrating 1-1 draw against St. Gallen on Thursday, meaning they will have to go through the preliminary round to earn a ticket to the knockout stages. Domestically, the situation is nothing short of bleak as Frank Schmidt’s side has come up empty-handed in their last seven top-flight matches, which has seen them slip down to the relegation playoff spot, but just one point away from safety.

Bochum vs Heidenheim Betting Tips: UNDER 2.5

Both bottom-dwelling teams show no signs of life, and since neither of them will want to further worsen their already dreadful campaigns, we believe there’s enough material to see a subdued contest with little action. The goal that earned them a 1-1 draw at Union Berlin last time out was the first time Bochum found the back of the net after having gone scoreless in three consecutive top-flight matches. If the basement boys are looking for any comfort, it’s that Heidenheim have also lacked the finishing touch of late, as they’ve failed to score in three of their last seven Bundesliga matches. Last season, their pair of encounters ended in 0-0 and 1-1 draws, so this time again we expect a low-scoring shared result could be on the cards, as it seems unlikely either team will want to take risks in the final third.