Confirmed line-ups: 1. FC Heidenheim vs 1. FC Köln | OneFootball

Heidenheim host Köln in an early Saturday kick-off as the Bundesliga returns from its winter break. According to BuLi News, Heidenheim, who are fighting relegation, ended 2025 in good form, while Köln collected only a couple of points from their last five games.

Sirlord Conteh starts for the first time since his return from a long-term injury.

For the visitors, Germany U21 international Said El Mala begins on the bench, while Manchester City loanee Jahmai Simpson-Pusey is handed a debut start.

The confirmed line-ups are as follows.

Heidenheim: Ramaj in goal, then Traore, Mainka ©, Siersleben, Föhrenbach, Schöppner, Dorsch, Niehues, Ibrahimovic, Conteh and Pieringer.

Köln: Schwäbe © in goal, then Simpson-Pusey, Sebulonsen, Martel, Thielmann, Huseinbasic, Krauss, Castro-Montes, Schenten, Ache and Kaminski.

Source: BuLi News