Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim Prediction: BTTS to strike in another victory for the champions

Fresh from their nine-goal thriller in the Uefa Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich welcome bottom-of-the-table Heidenheim to the Allianz Arena on Saturday (14:30 BST).

Die Roten are gunning for a sixth straight success in the top flight as Vincent Kompany is expected to rotate his team ahead of their second tussle with PSG on Wednesday. Below you will find my Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim predictions, featuring the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Serge Gnabry (thigh), Tom Bischof (muscle), Lennart Karl (thigh) and Raphael Guerreiro (hamstring) remain sidelined for Bayern.

The likes of Harry Kane, Michael Olise, Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz could start on the bench in preparation for Wednesday's Champions League contest.

Joshua Kimmich and Dayot Upamecano were both rested in last week's victory against Mainz, so they too could also drop out of the XI so that they are preserved for PSG.

Football Odds

Heidenheim are missing Leart Pacarada (cruciate ligament), Sirlord Conteh (knee), Mikkel Kaufmann (calf) and Nick Rothweiler (muscle) due to injury.

Benedikt Gimber and Mathias Honsak are doubts for Saturday's trip to Munich owing to knocks.

Bayern Munich vs Heidenheim Odds

The league champions are of course the heavy favourites to beat the side rooted to the bottom of the table, with Bayern 1/4 to come out on top.

The stalemate is 11/2, with Heidenheim experiencing two draws in their previous five outings in the Bundesliga.

The visitors are 9/1 to spring a surprise on their hosts.

Each of Bayern's past five outings in the league have produced Over 3.5 Goals, which is available 4/6 on Saturday.

Today's Football Fixtures

Match Result & Both Teams To Score - Bayern Munich & Yes @ 11/10

Heidenheim have three games to escape relegation but I think it's essentially two because I can't see them leaving the Allianz with a point. Bayern are on a five-game winning streak in the league and their attacking resources are far superior to that of the visitors.

Even with some of their big-hitters starting on the bench last week, they came on from the bench to overturn a three-goal deficit at Mainz 05, so the team ranked last should be no bother for Kompany's men.

A market that offers value in the home win is the one that combines with both teams to score, which has been successful in three of Bayern's past five fixtures, including their previous two.

There have also been goals at both ends in four of Heidenheim's five most recent matches in the top flight. You can back this selection at 11/10, which has an implied probability of 47.6%.

Anytime Goalscorer - Nicolas Jackson @ 8/13

Bayern's free-scoring striker Kane is set for some sort of rest on Saturday, presenting another valuable opportunity for Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson. It's been difficult for the Senegal international to play second fiddle to the best-performing centre-forward in Europe this term, but Jackson has still managed seven goals in 20 Bundesliga appearances.

The 24-year-old is on a three-game scoring streak coming into Saturday, so he should be full of confidence. Against a team that has leaked 66 goals in 31 games this campaign, I'm confident he will continue his fine form in front of goal.

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