Magdeburg host FC Heidenheim at MDCC-Arena, Magdeburg on Sunday, Jan 17 at 1:30 PM in a top-four clash that could have significant title implications. Both sides are separated by just 3 points in the 2. Bundesliga, making this one of the more consequential fixtures of the season.

Magdeburg come into this fixture in good form (3W 0D 2L recently). FC Heidenheim, meanwhile, arrive in red-hot form (4W from last 5) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Magdeburg and FC Heidenheim have split their 4 meetings almost evenly (0W–3D–1W). Their last encounter ended in a 0–0 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Magdeburg a slight edge, but FC Heidenheim are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.