FC Heidenheim desperately need points on Sunday, Jan 31 at 1:30 PM in the 2. Bundesliga. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

FC Heidenheim come into this fixture out of form (0W 2L recently). Hertha Berlin, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. FC Heidenheim head into this on the back of a defeat, while Hertha Berlin arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, FC Heidenheim face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Hertha Berlin have won 4 of 4 encounters. Their last encounter ended in FC Heidenheim won 1–4. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.8 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Hertha Berlin arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for FC Heidenheim. Hertha Berlin to win.