Overview

• Mathias Honsak's 89th-minute goal sealed Heidenheim's 1–0 victory over Stuttgart, securing their hold on the Bundesliga relegation playoff spot for another week.
• Stuttgart's sixth consecutive home defeat deepens their crisis, with coach Sebastian Hoeneß describing it as a 'small stab in our VfB heart.'
• Hertha BSC, unbeaten in five matches, needs at least a draw against Magdeburg to avoid the relegation playoff, with Ibrahim Maza returning to the squad.
• Hoffenheim faces the challenge of securing safety by taking points against a strong Borussia Dortmund side, as coach Christian Ilzer emphasizes the urgency of reaching their survival target.
• Hamburger SV must overcome recent setbacks and mental hurdles to defeat Karlsruher SC and keep their promotion hopes alive in a tightly contested 2. Bundesliga race.