1. FC Heidenheim – Hertha BSC

Heidenheim host league leaders Hertha BSC in what promises to be a clash of the table’s top‑two, with the hosts sitting third on 13 points from four wins, a draw and a loss, scoring 14 and conceding 12. Hertha arrive unbeaten, perched at the summit with 18 points after six straight victories, boasting a superior goal difference of +10 after netting 17 and allowing just seven. The recent head‑to‑head record favors the Bavarian side, but the compact nature of Heidenheim’s defence this season suggests they could make the game tighter than the standings imply. A win for Heidenheim would catapult them into the lead, while Hertha will look to extend their flawless run and cement their dominance at the top.