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Heidenheim and Bochum Face Decisive Bundesliga Survival Clash

A Heidenheim victory secures a relegation playoff spot, while defeat confirms Bochum's drop to the 2. Bundesliga.

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Overview

  • 1. FC Heidenheim, currently in 16th place with 25 points, hosts last-place VfL Bochum on Friday at 20:30 CEST, with the match broadcast on DAZN.
  • A win for Heidenheim would ensure their place in the relegation playoff, while Bochum would be relegated outright with a loss.
  • Heidenheim will benefit from the return of Budu Zivzivadze after an ankle ligament injury, though Niklas Dorsch is suspended due to yellow card accumulation.
  • Bochum enters the match on a six-game winless streak, facing scrutiny over coach Dieter Hecking's leadership during their struggles.
  • Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt emphasizes resilience and physical presence, highlighting lessons learned from their earlier 0:2 loss to Bochum in December.