Leipzig’s fortress-like home form makes them strong favourites here, while Heidenheim’s struggles, particularly on the road, suggest another difficult outing for the visitors.

Leipzig began their season in spectacular fashion, defeating reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen on their own turf. However, while their home form has been formidable, their away inconsistencies have hindered their ability to fully capitalise on their early promise.

At the Red Bull Arena, though, they remain dominant, losing just once in the league this season (W6, D3). They come into this match unbeaten in their last 5 home games across all competitions (W4, D1), reinforcing their credentials as overwhelming favourites.

The task ahead for Heidenheim appears daunting. 7 points adrift of safety and reeling from 5 consecutive league defeats, they have managed to score just twice during this dismal run. Their attacking struggles are compounded by Leipzig’s defensive solidity, with Marco Rose’s side boasting the joint-second-best home defence in the Bundesliga.

If Heidenheim is to pull off an upset, they will need to overcome a dire away record, having won just twice on the road this season. However, both victories come with caveats, one was a 2-0 win over a 10-man Mainz who played with a numerical disadvantage for over an hour, the other being on matchday 1 all the way back in August.

History does little to inspire confidence for Heidenheim either. Since their return to the Bundesliga in 2023/24, they have lost all 3 encounters against Leipzig, a trend that points towards another away defeat and a step closer to relegation.

For Leipzig, this is an opportunity to further cement their Champions League ambitions and extend their impressive home record. For Heidenheim, the battle for survival grows ever more desperate.

Sunday’s Boosted Double concludes with a clash between high-flying Nice and bottom-of-the-table Montpellier, a game that appears destined for a comfortable home victory. With Nice thriving under Frank Haise and Montpellier in a freefall, this fixture has all the makings of a one-sided affair.

Haise has transformed Nice into a potent attacking force, with his side already surpassing last season’s goal tally with 12 games still to play. Their home form has been nothing short of dominant, unbeaten in their last 5 games in all competitions (W4, D1), and more impressively, yet to suffer a single league defeat at the Allianz Riviera this season.

Nice’s attacking momentum is relentless, averaging 2.12 goals per game at home in all competitions while conceding just 1.21. However, in Ligue 1, their dominance is even more pronounced, with an impressive 2.5 goals per game while allowing just 0.9. They have found the net in 16 consecutive league matches, now on the brink of their longest single-season scoring streak since 1959 (22 games).

For Montpellier, the situation is growing increasingly desperate. 6 points adrift of safety before the round, they are burdened with the league’s worst defensive record, conceding a staggering 2.36 goals per game. Their recent performances offer little hope of a turnaround, 3 successive league defeats all by a 2+ goal margin have only deepened their crisis.

The struggles extend beyond just this season; manager Jean-Louis Gasset holds the second-worst points-per-game record in the club’s history for coaches with at least 15 games in charge (0.73 PPG). With just 1 away league win all season, Montpellier’s chances of halting Nice’s charge seem slim.

With Nice in full control and Montpellier in freefall, this contest is poised to deliver exactly what the form book suggests, a commanding home victory.