It's a crucial game for Stuttgart to keep their now slim European Cup aspirations alive and for Heidenheim to stay in the relegation battle. Stuttgart have been playing an open game since the day they were left without a target. They are effective in attack, but they are also vulnerable in defense. Heidenheim's only goal now is to make the play-outs. While Heidenheim are very problematic on the road, Stuttgart are not doing well at home this season.

Stuttgart have been inconsistent with only one win in their last six league games. Heidenheim, on the other hand, are in poor form with three defeats in their last three games. Despite their poor form, my prediction is that Stuttgart will come out victorious. This result could keep Stuttgart's European Cup hopes alive and push Heidenheim closer to the relegation zone.