Heidenheim travels to Bremen to play against Werder Bremen. The bottom club wants to win the game. Coach Frank Schmidt said that his team knows the situation and that they have a chance to close the gap. Heidenheim has been waiting for ten games for a win, while Werder Bremen has not won in 13 games. Under their new coach Daniel Thioune, there have been three consecutive losses. Heidenheim must continue to work to improve their chances of staying up. The coach wants his team to get the mindset so that no one starts to doubt more than in the last weeks. Heidenheim will play without defender Marnon Busch and goalkeeper Diant Ramaj, who are both ill. Frank Feller will replace Ramaj in goal.