This game is in the Bundesliga, kick off at 19:30 on Sunday 16 February 2025.
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Heidenheim v Mainz 05 Bundesliga
Heidenheim is a smaller club based in the state of Baden-Württemberg, while Mainz 05 is also a smaller club based in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. \n\n2. Mainz 05 has a larger stadium capacity compared to Heidenheim. The Opel Arena in Mainz can hold around 34,034 spectators, while the Voith-Arena in Heidenheim has a capacity of 15,000.
Heidenheim was founded in 2007, making them relatively new compared to Mainz 05, which was founded in 1905.
Mainz 05 has a stronger historical presence in the Bundesliga, having spent many seasons in the top tier of German football. Heidenheim, on the other hand, has only recently gained promotion to the 2. Bundesliga in 2014.
Both clubs have a strong emphasis on youth development, with Heidenheim focusing on developing young talents through their academy and Mainz 05 known for producing talents like Andre Schürrle and Jürgen Klopp.
Heidenheim has never played in the Bundesliga, while Mainz 05 has established themselves as a mid-table club in the top tier of German football in recent years.