Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?

VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim: prediction and stats

2. BundesligaRegular Season - 18Kick-off on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC)Bremer Brücke, Osnabrück

VfL Osnabrück

1. FC Heidenheim

The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 48%, against 25% for a draw and 27% for 1. FC Heidenheim. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 24, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim?

A very open match: only 41 Elo points separate VfL Osnabrück (2,010) and 1. FC Heidenheim (1,969).

VfL Osnabrück win48 %

Draw25 %

1. FC Heidenheim win27 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, VfL Osnabrück have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; 1. FC Heidenheim have 7, 2 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

VfL Osnabrück
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 18, 2026	Spelle-Venhaus(away)	5-3	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	1. FC Magdeburg(home)	0-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim(away)	3-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	SC Paderborn 07(home)	0-2	Friendlies Clubs
Jul 24, 2026	Nordhorn(away)	7-0	Friendlies Clubs

1. FC Heidenheim
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 23, 2026	SSV Jeddeloh(away)	2-5	DFB Pokal
Aug 18, 2026	Bayern München(home)	2-4	Friendlies Clubs
Aug 15, 2026	Hertha BSC(away)	1-4	2. Bundesliga
Aug 8, 2026	VfL Osnabrück(home)	4-3	2. Bundesliga
Aug 1, 2026	FC Ingolstadt 04(home)	4-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 VfL Osnabrück win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 1. FC Heidenheim win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Aug 8, 2026	1. FC Heidenheim 4-3 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Feb 20, 2021	VfL Osnabrück 1-2 1. FC Heidenheim	2. Bundesliga
Oct 25, 2020	1. FC Heidenheim 1-1 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Dec 22, 2019	1. FC Heidenheim 3-1 VfL Osnabrück	2. Bundesliga
Jul 27, 2019	VfL Osnabrück 1-3 1. FC Heidenheim	2. Bundesliga
May 3, 2014	VfL Osnabrück 1-0 1. FC Heidenheim	3. Liga

Last archived meeting: 1. FC Heidenheim vs VfL Osnabrück on Aug 8, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

VfL Osnabrück score 2.2 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; 1. FC Heidenheim score 2.5 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 57% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
VfL Osnabrück	2.2	1.6	4	7/15	9/15
1. FC Heidenheim	2.5	1.9	2	11/15	11/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

VfL Osnabrück sit 18th in 2. Bundesliga (0 points from 2 matches) and 1. FC Heidenheim sit 9th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
9	1. FC Heidenheim	2	1	0	1	5	7	3
18	VfL Osnabrück	2	0	0	2	3	7	0

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim?: The Footlab model makes VfL Osnabrück the favourite at 48%, against 25% for a draw and 27% for 1. FC Heidenheim.
Where and when is VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim played?: VfL Osnabrück vs 1. FC Heidenheim is played on January 23, 2027 at 12:30 PM (UTC) at Bremer Brücke, in the 2. Bundesliga.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.