Heidenheim vs Bayern Munich prediction 18.08.2026 | Club Friendly

Heidenheim return to Voith-Arena after slipping to a heavy 4:1 defeat against Hertha Berlin in the 2. Bundesliga on Saturday. Jan Schöppner’s second-half goal proved consolation only as Hertha romped to an easy win in Germany’s capital. 

Frank Schmidt's side had made a winning start to their campaign with an entertaining 4:3 home victory against Osnabruck, but they were unable to build on that result in the German capital.

Defensive weaknesses have been evident in the opening weeks of the season, with Heidenheim conceding seven goals across their first two league fixtures.

High-scoring outcomes have become a regular feature for the hosts. Eight of Heidenheim's last ten competitive matches finished with both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals.

Schmidt is likely to make several changes following Saturday's league fixture. Christian Conteh is unavailable after sustaining a minor muscle tear, while Sirlord Conteh is also expected to remain sidelined.

Budu Zivzivadze is expected to lead the home attack.

Bayern Munich make the trip to Heidenheim after securing a deserved 3:1 victory against RB Leipzig in the Telekom Cup.

Luis Diaz, Nathaniel Brown and Jamal Musiala were on target as Vincent Kompany's side produced an impressive second-half performance at Allianz Arena.

Bayern have now recorded successive pre-season victories, having also claimed a 2:1 win against Aston Villa in Hong Kong.

The Bavarians are usually a reliable choice for goal chasers. Eight of their last 12 competitive fixtures finished with at least four  goals scored.

Kompany is expected to rotate his selection ahead of Saturday's Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against Borussia Dortmund.

Musiala is unlikely to be risked after suffering dizziness and circulatory problems in the extreme heat against Leipzig. K

Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Luis Diaz and Joshua Kimmich could be among the senior players rested, with several youngsters expected to receive opportunities at Voith-Arena.