Borussia Dortmund will be looking to continue their winning run in the Bundesliga when they welcome bottom-of-the-table Heidenheim to Signal Iduna Park.
Can the hosts secure their fourth straight Bundesliga victory, or will the visitors boost their survival hopes? Read our Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other Bundesliga predictions here.
Contents
- 1 Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim prediction: Survival hopes on the line
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies fancy hosts
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Dominant BVB
- 4 Borussia Dortmund preview: European problems amid domestic strength
- 5 Heidenheim preview: Relegation threat looms
- 6 Player to watch: Maximilian Beier
Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim prediction: Survival hopes on the line
Key Stats
- Borussia Dortmund have only lost one Bundesliga match this season.
- Borussia Dortmund have kept three clean sheets from their last five outings.
- Heidenheim have the worst goal difference in the Bundesliga this season (-25).
- Heidenheim are winless since the start of December.
Correct score prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-0 Heidenheim
Only Borussia Dortmund could go the entire league season with one defeat, yet still find themselves eight points adrift of Bayern Munich in the title race.
The Bavarians fell to a rare defeat against Augsburg last weekend, meaning Dortmund could pile a little bit of pressure on their rivals with a victory over Heidenheim.
Speaking of the visitors, FCH enter this fixture rock bottom of the standings, sitting five points adrift of safety.
Heidenheim are winless in six matches and they just endured a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of RB Leipzig.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies fancy hosts
HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80.00%
DRAW: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.40%
AWAY: 9/1 (10.00) – 10.00%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at those Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim odds, it is clear that the bookmakers are backing the home team to dominate proceedings.
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Most recent H2Hs: Dominant BVB
Having won three straight head-to-head matches, Borussia Dortmund will be feeling confident of their chances ahead of their clash with Heidenheim.
The last meeting took place in September when Dortmund picked up a 2-0 victory away from home.
Heidenheim last avoided defeat against BVB back in February 2024 when they battled to a goalless draw.
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Borussia Dortmund preview: European problems amid domestic strength
Dortmund might be in great domestic form, but sandwiched between their Bundesliga successes are two disappointing Champions League defeats – including a 2-0 defeat to Inter last Wednesday.
The hosts have a fit squad to choose from, though defender Waldemar Anton is a doubt due to illness.
Marcel Sabitzer's fitness is also in question with the midfielder working his way into contention following a calf injury.
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini, Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson, Beier, Brandt & Guirassy
Last five matches
Borussia Dortmund 0-2 Inter Milan (UEFA Champions League)
FC Union Berlin 0-3 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Borussia Dortmund (UEFA Champions League)
Borussia Dortmund 3-2 FC St. Pauli (Bundesliga)
Borussia Dortmund 3-0 SV Werder Bremen (Bundesliga)
Heidenheim preview: Relegation threat looms
With just 13 points to their name from 19 matches, it appears that Heidenheim’s days in the Bundesliga are numbered.
The club are a long way from safety, and to make matters worse they have not tasted victory since the start of December.
The visitors will be without striker Budu Zivzivadze and Christian Conteh, while forward Mikkel Kaufmann is a doubt due to illness.
To make matters worse, defender Benedikt Gimber is suspended, Adam Kolle has a muscle injury, and left-back Leart Paqarada is out for the season.
Predicted lineup: Ramaj (GK), Busch, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach, Schoppner, Dorsch, Ibrahimovic, Beck, Honsak & Pieringer
Last five matches
FC Heidenheim 0-3 RB Leipzig (Bundesliga)
VfL Wolfsburg 1-1 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
FSV Mainz 05 2-1 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
FC Heidenheim 2-2 1. FC Köln (Bundesliga)
FC Heidenheim 0-4 FC Bayern Munich (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Maximilian Beier
With three goals in five Bundesliga games, Maximilian Beier is the man to watch for Borussia Dortmund ahead of Sunday's encounter.
Beier has already scored six goals this season for BVB and also boasts two assists in the competition. He will be looking to boost those numbers against a poor Heidenheim defence.