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Almost exactly four months ago, 1. FC Heidenheim caused a sensation in the quarter-finals of the DFB Cup. Although the Brenztäler in the Allianz Arena at the record champions FC Bayern Munich unhappy with 4: 5 eliminated, yet left the protégés of coach Frank Schmidt lasting impression. In particular Robert Glatzel, who managed a threesome in this dramatic encounter, was able to sustain himself and immortalize himself on some notepads of international clubs. That the 25-year-old and 1.93-meter attacker at the beginning of the week left the first FCH to hire in the second English league, at Cardiff City, came nevertheless somehow surprising. Although Glatzel would have been banned in the Swabian derby against VfB Stuttgart this weekend anyway, the departure of an important service provider for the Red-Blue is likely to be difficult to compensate.
But the fact is that the change that has taken place at short notice has no impact on the fact that on Sunday afternoon between Heidenheim and VfB Stuttgart the odds turn out in the direction of the guests. The Bundesliga relegated course, of course, has more individual quality and also has the claim to immediately return to the Beletage. However, the endeavor for the Walter-Elf is by no means simple, because also the Kreisstädter came last weekend with a 3-1 win in Osnabrück very promisingly out of the starting blocks. For the very first time ever, the Heidenheimer even lead the classification of the second division. Because we trust the home side in front of our own fans a good performance and the VfB professionals also have to prove that they can fulfill clear favorites roles, we decide at the Swabian Derby Heidenheim. VfB Stuttgart for a tip on the supposed outsider, which is even very lucratively quoted, even with the draw-no-bet-hedge.
Heidenheim:
Two meager points were missing in the 1. FC Heidenheim last season for direct promotion to the Bundesliga. What sounds drastic at first glance, can even be topped. If the Brenztäler in hindsight namely, for example, on 32 Matchday won their home game against the then highly relegation endangered sandpits and not lost after two lead (2: 3), the team is likely now weekly with clubs such as Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig measure. Nonetheless, Brenz’s pride prevailed over a completely satisfactory end-to-end season in which the Red and Blue once again exceeded their own expectations.
The team of coach Frank Schmidt has not only been part of the fixed inventory of the 2nd Bundesliga, but even the top group. The kick-off a week ago in Osnabrück was therefore not a big surprise. With the newcomer, the electoral Swabians once again proved what a mentality is in them. Despite a 0-1 draw after just under an hour, Marc Schnatterer and Co. did not let up and turned the game in their own favor. After two last-minute goals by Leipertz (89th minute) and Otto (90th minute), it was 3: 1 at the end for the 1st FCH, who thus took the league lead for the first time in second-division history.
The undoubtedly self-confidence is therefore one of the most obvious arguments that a Heidenheim Vs. VfB Stuttgart favors the host. In addition, it should be noted that the Schmidt proteges in the past against relatively strong teams usually put up very well to defend.
The best example was the already mentioned Cup match at Bayern Munich. But also good results in the league against Union Berlin or Hamburger SV underline this thesis, which can be explained primarily by the outstanding switching game after winning the ball. In fact, the current league leaders lost 2018/2019 only five games in front of their own fans, making it one of the most consistent home teams in the lower house.
Although with Robert Glatzel and Nikola Dovedan two key players of last year’s offensive have left the club, coach Frank Schmidt has enough and high quality options. At the forefront of course is Marc Schnatterer to call, which is essential for the team because of its fire-dangerous standards. It is quite possible that the variable attack with many fast players of the heavily replacement-weakened VfB defense will cause problems on Sunday afternoon. We hold between Heidenheim and VfB Stuttgart, the odds on a home win in any case for too high settled. With the exception of Oliver Hüsing and Maximilian Thiel all professionals are ready for action.
VfB Stuttgart :
It seems as if no way at VfB Stuttgart in the second league past this season. The Swabians have the probably by far the strongest squad of the lower house and have also brought Tim Walter a coach in the Benz city, which last year in Kiel has demonstrably done a very good job and stands for a modern game idea. The fact that such a clear division of roles is automatically associated with a great deal of pressure and an even higher expectation should be clear to all those involved in southern Germany.
At least on the first match day, VfB kept their cool and showed Hannover 96 a direct rival for one of the front places with 2: 1 in the barriers. However, the Walter protégés did not spread fear with their performance. Defensively, the newly formed quadruple chain was quite neat for long stretches, leaving little room for the Lower Saxony to develop. Offensively, however, Didavi, Gomez and Co. missed to turn the visual and numerical superiority into goals.
Many simple play errors in the middle third led to one or the other anger reaction of the trainer. It is quite possible that exactly these ball losses against a counter team like Heidenheim could prove fatal. Of course, comparing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams is one of the reasons why we played Heidenheim Vs. VfB Stuttgart aim for a tip on the home side who can also play without much pressure.
Also not to be underestimated is the fact that many players have to learn to win in foreign countries first. In the relegation season Ascacibar, Castro, Didavi or Gomez were only allowed to celebrate a single threesome in opposing places. The head is known to play a superordinate role, which is why this psychological component should be considered.
Even more dramatic, however, is the tense staffing situation. Especially on the defensive Tim Walter are currently out the alternatives. After Pavard, Kabak and Baumgartl three center-backs were sold to other clubs for a lot of money, remained before the round start with Kaminski, Awoudja, Badstuber and Kempf at least four central defensive players. Because Kaminski drew in the initial phase but a cruciate ligament tear and the young Awoudja was relegated in the second half with yellow-red of the field, moves automatically Holger Badstuber on Sunday in the back four. As an added stability factor, we definitely would not see the former international. To make matters worse with Gonzalez, Insua, Kalajdzic and Mack other professionals. Behind the stakes of Klement, Gomez and Coulibaly are smaller question marks.
Heidenheim vs Stuttgart head to head matches
22.07.17 CF Heidenheim Stuttgart 2 : 1
17.02.17 2BUN Heidenheim Stuttgart 1 : 2
09.09.16 2BUN Stuttgart Heidenheim 1 : 2
05.09.15 CF Heidenheim Stuttgart 2 : 2
26.07.14 CF Heidenheim Stuttgart 2 : 4