Leverkusen hosting Heidenheim feels like a mismatch on paper, and it probably will be on the pitch too. Heidenheim's away record is abysmal, managing just one win and four draws in 13 road games this season, scoring only 11 goals in the process. Leverkusen, meanwhile, has been a fortress at home, securing eight wins and three draws from their 13 matches at the BayArena, outscoring opponents 28-9.
The key matchup will be how Heidenheim's overmatched midfield copes with the relentless pressure and movement of Florian Wirtz and Granit Xhaka. Heidenheim's defensive shape often crumbles under sustained pressure, a weakness Leverkusen is perfectly equipped to exploit. Their recent 4-0 hammering of Union Berlin showed they're not letting up. This one won't be close.
Leverkusen wins this 3-0.
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