Heidenheim have already celebrated several surprise victories this season. After their promotion from Bundesliga 2 many did not expect that they stay in mid-table. With currently 27 points they are even closer to the international places than to the danger zone. They have won their last game against Bremen and even managed a draw against Dortmund before that game. Now they will play against Leverkusen. Leverkusen are clearly the better team, but they should not underestimate Heidenheim.
Great work by Heidenheim, it figured out how to remain on the table and is battling with different clubs that have been in the Bundesliga for a long. However, Leverkusen is at another level. I always admire Xabi Alonso and when he accepted the position for the club, I figured he could accomplish big. Leverkusen has a mission greater than this approaching match with Heidenheim. Leverkusen will win or if unfortunate, Heidenheim can get a draw.
Leverkusen will, in my opinion, break the many years of domination by Bayern Munich this year. Xabi Alonso is about to make history.