Draw seems likely between these two
TEAM NEWS
Frank Schmidt’s Heidenheim will have to do without defenders Timo Beermann and Mathias Wittek.
Darmstadt’s Felix Platte will be sidelined after suffering a ligament tear.
Heidenheim
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Timo Beermann (calf), Mathias Wittek (knee), Arne Feick (unspecified)
Darmstadt
Suspended: None
Doubtful: None
Injured/unavailable: Felix Platte (torn ligaments)
MATCH PREVIEW
MAIN PREDICTION: DRAW
Heidenheim fans finally had something to cheer about in the league on Sunday, as their team beat Dresden 3-1 at DDV Arena to secure their first 2. Bundesliga win of the season. Prior to that, Heidenheim had picked up only two points from a possible six. However, their form has clearly been improving. FCH have not lost at home in the 2. Bundesliga since Ingolstadt won 2-1 at Voith Arena back at the end of March. Frank Schmidt’s men will be looking for back-to-back league wins on Sunday.
Darmstadt have once again made a positive start to their season. The Lilies have picked up a respectable six points from three league games, winning both home games against Paderborn 1-0 and Duisburg 3-0 but losing to St. Pauli 2-0 on the road. Darmstadt have been decent away from home in their last six road games in the league, losing only one of them, drawing three and winning two.
This encounter is not an easy fixture to call, and I fancy the pair to cancel each other out at Voith Arena. I’m going with a draw in this one.
SECOND PREDICTION: FIRST HALF HAD – DRAW
The sides have been playing out several close matches over the last five years and I don't expect to see a clear winner here either. Three of the last four 2. Bundesliga meetings have been level at half time and I'll back the first half to end all square too.
HEAD TO HEAD
The last five league encounters between Heidenheim and Darmstadt have ended level.
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