Hacken Gothenburg vs Heidenheim Prediction & Betting Tips - Conference League

Prediction published on 22/08/2024, 04:09  by Kennedy Kechula in Conference League Predictions

Heidenheim’s rising profile will hit a new high when they make their European bow at Hacken in the Conference League. The two sides meet on Thursday in the play-off round first leg. Read on for our preview and prediction of the match.

Swedish side Hacken started their journey in the 2nd qualifying round and will be looking to defend their undefeated run in the competition. Returning to the Conference League after a three-year absence, Hacken have more than home advantage working for them.

The fact that their season is 18 matches in, means they can bank on better fitness levels than Heidenheim. They are unbeaten in the last seven matches and won five in that streak. Hacken will only want to improve on their defensive part, having managed only one clean sheet in 15.

German side Heidenheim has only had one season in the Bundesliga. They started the current campaign with a 4-0 win at Villingen in the DFB Pokal. This will be a much tougher assignment and Heidenheim have to bring their A game.

With a five-match unbeaten run, the Germans will feel they are in good shape for this encounter. Playing their first ever game in Europe will mean the visitors come here as the underdogs. They didn’t particularly paint the picture of a strong side away from home last season.

Ahead of this game, Heidenheim have four wins only in their last 20 competitive away matches. Their biggest triumph of the past season was without doubt the 3-2 win against Bayern Munich.