1. FC Heidenheim vs Eintracht Braunschweig, 20 December 2026, 2. Bundesliga: form, head-to-head and match facts

Heidenheim head into the clash as clear favourites, sitting third in the table with 13 points from four wins, a draw and a single loss, and a modest +2 goal difference (14‑12). Their opponents, Braunschweig, languish near the bottom in 15th place, having amassed just four points from one win, one draw and four defeats, despite a respectable 12‑13 goal tally. The home side will be keen to extend their unbeaten run and consolidate their position in the top three, while Braunschweig will need to turn their modest scoring record into points if they hope to climb out of the relegation zone. The head‑to‑head record offers little consolation for the visitors, who must overcome both the quality gap and Heidenheim’s recent consistency to spark any hope of survival.