1. FC Heidenheim is under pressure in the Bundesliga relegation battle. After the 0-2 loss to Hamburger SV, coach Frank Schmidt's team has only earned two points from the first six games of 2026. The situation is tense, and Schmidt speaks of a heterogeneous squad that copes with the pressure differently. On Sunday, February 15, 2026, Heidenheim faces FC Augsburg in a relegation showdown, with Augsburg recently showcasing strong performances. Schmidt demands a 'brutal attitude' from his players to secure points against Augsburg. The availability of winter signing Leonidas Stergiou, as well as Niklas Dorsch and Mathias Honsak, remains uncertain, complicating the personnel situation further. Nevertheless, it is crucial for the team to believe in themselves and not just hope to alleviate their relegation worries. The coming days will reveal whether Heidenheim can turn things around and bring the right mentality to the pitch.