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Bundesliga 2024-2025: Heidenheim-Union Berlin, the likely lineups

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Heidenheim-Union Berlin, the probable formations

The Bundesliga è restarted Friday evening with the match between Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen, which ended 3-2 for the guests thanks to a Schick double. On Saturday, the league continues with a busy schedule: there’è also Heidenheim-Union Berlin, scheduled at 3:30 p.m.

Heidenheim, third-last with 10 points, sees the challenge against Union Berlin at the Voith Arena as an opportunity to lift itself up and get out of the relegation zone. Frank Schmidt’s team ended 2024 with a heavy 2-0 defeat against Bochum, last in the standings, showing serious defensive shortcomings and a’total absence of goal chances. Despite having the fifth best offense with 18 goals, the 33 conceded made it the third worst defense in the tournament. The moment è critical: nine games without a win, including eight lost, and no home success in the last seven.

Schmidt will have to forgo Pieringer (disqualification) and Niehues (injury), but will be able to count on Dorsch and Schoppner in the midfield, with Wanner more advanced and a trident composed of Scienza, Honsak and Kaufmann.
Union Berlin, 12° with 17 points, comes from eight games without a win in the Bundesliga, with four defeats in the last five. Under the leadership of Steffen Baumgart, who took over from Bo Svensson, the Berliners are seeking redemption despite difficulties on the road: four defeats in a row and only two wins in their last 24 away matches.

Baumgart also has to deal with several absences: Khedira (disqualified), Benes (in doubt), Ronnow and Stein (injured). In attack, the defections of Ilic and Prtajin could lead to Siebatcheu pairing with Hollerbach, while Schafer and Kemlein are favored for the midfield. In defense, Vogt’s presence could provide more solidity despite the team’s general difficulties.

Probable lineups

Heidenheim: Muller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Dorsch, Schoppner; Scienza, Wanner, Honsak; Kaufmann
Union Berlin: Schwolow; Doekhi, Vogt, Leite; Trimmel, Schafer, Kemlein, Rothe; Skov; Siebatcheu, Hollerbach

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