Overview

• Heidenheim lost 0–1 at VfB Stuttgart, marking a fifth defeat in six league matches.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach’s draw with Freiburg left Heidenheim back in last place on matchday six.
• Right back Omar Traoré urged the team to keep belief, while captain Patrick Mainka said they must be more clinical and prove they can stay up.
• Coach Frank Schmidt is set to regain previously suspended striker Budu Siwsiwadse and hopes injured Mathias Honsak and Marvin Pieringer can return.
• Recent shortages in attacking options have been noted, with Werder Bremen visiting on 18 October before a trip to Hoffenheim a week later.