1. FC Heidenheim 1846 vs Bayer 04 Leverkusen

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 welcome Bayer 04 Leverkusen to their home ground for this Bundesliga fixture. Both teams will be eyeing this fixture as an opportunity to boost their European qualification chances.

1. FC Heidenheim 1846 come into this fixture struggling badly, having lost four of their last five fixtures, suffering a three-game losing run. The hosts will be looking to turn their fortunes around in front of their home supporters. Meanwhile, Bayer 04 Leverkusen have unable to find a winning formula, drawing three of their last five in recent outings. The visitors will be aiming to build on their inconsistent run of results.

In the current standings, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 sit in 18th place with 14 points, while Bayer 04 Leverkusen occupy in 6th place on 43 points. The visitors arrive as the higher-placed side and will be looking to strengthen their position in the table. Bayer 04 Leverkusen boast a stronger attacking record with 45 goals scored this season. Bayer 04 Leverkusen's defensive record of 29 goals conceded is notably stronger.

This fixture promises to be a competitive encounter between two evenly matched sides. European qualification ambitions add extra significance to this encounter. Both teams will be determined to claim the points in this Bundesliga encounter.