Hearts vs Heidenheim Prediction: Expect goals in Tynecastle clash

Both Hearts and Heidenheim have had their recent problems in domestic competition, but the Conference League has provided a refuge as both head into Thursday’s game at Tynecastle having won both of their opening games of the league phase.

It looks likely both will take the handbrake off away from the pressure of their league situations and that could make for an entertaining clash in the Scottish capital. Read on for my Hearts vs Heidenheim prediction, as well as the latest team news and match odds.

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Team News

Hearts defender Gerald Taylor is out with a knee injury and midfielder Calem Nieuwenhof has a hamstring problem. Winger Yutaro Oda is also set to miss out.

Heidenheim midfielders Julian Niehues and Luka Janes are missing while Thomas Keller and Lennard Maloney are doubtful.

Hearts vs Heidenheim Odds

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The visitors are expected to come out on top of this Edinburgh clash with Heidenheim at Evens to leave the Scottish capital with three Conference League points.

Hearts are 11/4 to gain a home win while the draw is available at 12/5.

Those expecting goals can get 10/11 that there are over 2.5 and 8/11 that both teams will find the net at Tynecastle.

Meanwhile, Hoffenheim striker Marvin Pieringer and Hearts forward Lawrence Shankland are joint 5/1 favourites to score the game’s first goal.

Both teams to score @ 8/11

Neither Heidenheim or Hearts have conceded a goal in their opening two Conference League games this term, and while the Jambos have so far had a Scottish Premiership season to forget, Tynecastle has still seen plenty of goals.

Both teams have found the net in seven of their last nine matches there and it seems unlikely that Heidenheim will sit back as they look to boost their confidence following five defeats in their last seven Bundesliga matches.

Those look to be ingredients for an open encounter and it would not be a surprise if both teams managed to register.

Bet Builder - Heidenheim to win, over 2.5 goals & Leo Scienza to score @ 11/2

Hearts have made a decent recovery under Neil Critchley, winning three of their last five matches, but a clash against a mid-table team in the Bundesliga may prove too much for them, even though Heidenheim have hit the buffers a bit domestically.

Heidenheim have lost four of their last six away games, but signs of recovery have been there as they have failed to score in just one of their last 13 away matches, so it is worth taking a chance on the game featuring at least three goals too.

Complete your Bet Builder with Leo Scienza to score at any time as while the Heidenheim midfielder has scored just three goals this term, he has had 16 goal efforts in his last six outings, so he could find the net.

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