German 2.Bundesliga
2026-10-24 - Heidenheim vs Energie Cottbus
A Sports Betting Pick by Niko
Football; Germany: 2.Bundesliga
Voith Arena – Heidenheim
Saturday, 24th October 2026 - kickoff 13:00 CET
Heidenheim
Heidenheim’s five-game unbeaten run in the 2.Bundesliga ended with a 3-1 defeat at Wolfsburg last weekend.
Frank Schmidt’s side took 11 points from those five matches, but the latest result exposed some of their defensive issues. They have conceded 15 goals in eight 2.Bundesliga games, so there is room for improvement at the back.
Home advantage should help, as Heidenheim remains unbeaten at home, with three wins and one draw.
However, their attacking options could be stretched. Maximilian Breunig and Sirlord Conteh were already sidelined before the Wolfsburg match, while Mikkel Kaufmann and Budu Zivzivadze had fitness concerns. Their availability is still questionable for this game.
Still, Heidenheim has decent replacements on the bench and remains one of this season's top promotion candidates.
Energie Cottbus
Energie Cottbus earned a useful 1-1 draw against the favorites Nürnberg last time out, taking the lead through Justin Butler before conceding in the second half. Claus-Dieter Wollitz’s side have scored 16 goals in eight 2.Bundesliga matches, one more than Heidenheim, but they have also conceded 17.
That record suggests Energie Cottbus can cause problems going forward, although their defensive stats make this a difficult away test. They have taken four points from four away matches so far and will need a stronger performance to take anything from Heidenheim.
Erik Engelhardt remains a major absence after suffering cruciate ligament and meniscus damage in August. Energie Cottbus have managed to score regularly without him, but his absence leaves them without an important attacking option.
The Betting Verdict
I think Heidenheim will bounce back with a home win, but I don't expect a comfortable afternoon.
They have the better overall record and home advantage, while Energie Cottbus proved tough to beat in some recent games.
Take Heidenheim to win at nice odds, with goals in both nets likely.
The Pick :
Heidenheim 2-1 Energie Cottbus
BEST BETTING TIP :
Take Heidenheim to win at odds of 1.65 at Bet365
