Bundesliga fever: Heidenheim challenges Elversberg in the relegation duel!

Bundesliga fever: Heidenheim challenges Elversberg in the relegation duel!

The first leg of the Bundesliga relegation between 1. FC Heidenheim and SV Elversberg will take place on May 22, 2025. The match will take place at 8.30 p.m. in Heidenheim and can be followed live on television on Sat.1 and Sky. While Heidenheim is trying to stay in the league and hopes for a third year in the Bundesliga, Elversberg, as an outsider, is aiming for promotion to the top German league for the first time. This reports The Süddeutsche Zeitung.

The starting position of both teams is exciting. Heidenheim could secure their stay in the league after a remarkable promotion to the Bundesliga in 2023, as a result of which the team was even allowed to take part in the Conference League. Elversberg, on the other hand, a town with just 13,000 inhabitants, is aiming to become the 59th club in the Bundesliga and the smallest location by population. Fans of both camps expect a hard-fought duel as there is no clear favorite.

The trainers and current form

Both teams are led by experienced coaches. Frank Schmidt, who has been at the helm at Heidenheim since 2007, and Horst Steffen, who has been coaching Elversberg since 2018, are facing a crucial challenge. Schmidt sees his team well prepared, especially after Heidenheim celebrated two wins and a draw in the last three games, but recently suffered a 1:4 defeat against Werder Bremen.

On the other hand, Elversberg is in amazing shape. The team remains unbeaten in eight games and has collected 18 points during this period. With 19 goals in these games, Fisnik Asllani is the top scorer; he scored six goals. Steffen sees his team as outsiders, which only makes the starting situation even more exciting.

An important duel for the future

Relegation not only represents a sporting challenge, but also has enormous significance for the future of the clubs. Especially for Elversberg, which would make a significant leap in the club's history if they were promoted to the Bundesliga. The duel on Thursday will not only be about remaining or promotion to the Bundesliga, but also about the long-term development and prospects of both clubs.

Regardless of the outcome of the games, it remains clear that 20 of 26 Bundesliga teams have secured relegation in the past, which increases the pressure on Elversberg. The second leg will take place the following Monday at 8.30 p.m. in Spiesen-Elversberg and could decide whether to stay or be promoted to the Bundesliga, which further increases the tension.

The support of the fans could be crucial. The atmosphere in the stadiums will play an important role for both teams. This also emphasizes bundesliga.com, which highlights the importance of support.