Arminia Bielefeld - FC Heidenheim

Sunday afternoon at the SchuecoArena, Arminia Bielefeld and FC Heidenheim collide for matchday 6 of the 2. Bundesliga. The hosts enter the fixture looking to steady their season after a difficult run, having suffered a 2-1 defeat against Darmstadt in their most recent outing. With Jonas Thomas Kersken expected to start in goal, the home side will look to tighten their defensive structure to contain the visitors.

In contrast, FC Heidenheim arrive with momentum, having secured back-to-back league victories against Holstein Kiel and Greuther Fuerth. Their recent form has been defined by high-scoring encounters, including a 5-3 win over Dynamo Dresden late in August. With Patrick Mainka anchoring the expected backline, the visitors will aim to maintain their defensive discipline. History favors the away side, who claimed a 1-0 victory in their last competitive meeting on 26 February 2023.