As the Bundesliga resumes after the international break, Heidenheim will host Borussia Dortmund in a gameweek three encounter at the FC Heidenheim Voith-Arena on Saturday. The hosts will go out in search of their first win of the season against the unbeaten Borussia Dortmund.
We have aggregated the best Bundesliga predictions and betting tips that you have access to as we build up to this weekend's top-flight fixtures in Germany.
Contents
- 1 Heidenheim vs Dortmund prediction: The Visitors have dominated recent meetings
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: Can the visitors continue their dominant form?
- 3 Heidenheim preview: Will the home side claim their first win of the season
- 4 Dortmund preview: Dortmund have a few injured players
- 5 Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Heidenheim vs Dortmund prediction: The Visitors have dominated recent meetings
Key stats
- Heidenheim have won only one of their last 10 home league matches.
- The visitors are unbeaten in 10 league encounters.
- The home side failed to win in their four head-to-head meetings (2 draws and 2 losses).
- The home team conceded 2 goals or more in three of their last four meetings.
Correct score prediction: Heidenheim 1-3 Dortmund
Heidenheim's start to the season has been nothing to write home about, losing their first two games of the competition to Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig. More so, they are currently struggling at home, winning only one of their last 10 fixtures in front of their fans.
Dortmund, on the other hand, are unbeaten this season with one victory and a draw, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games in the process.
Given their form, the visitors are good value to back for a win, and we reckon this match could end 3-1 in favour of the away side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies are backing Dortmund
- HOME: 4/1 (5.00) – 20.0%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 4/7 (1.57) – 63.6%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As suggested by the odds, the bookmakers are backing Borussia Dortmund to claim all three points on offer in this encounter. Niko Kovac's side have won one and recorded a draw in their two fixtures in the campaign so far, and it is no surprise that they are priced at 4/7 (1.57) to win, a figure that implies a 63.6% chance of winning.
On the contrary, the hosts have odds of 4/1 (5.00) to emerge as the winners on Saturday, implying that they have a 20% chance to earn all the spoils on Saturday, while a full-time draw is priced at 10/3 (4.33) odds, which translates to a 23.1% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Can the visitors continue their dominant form?
Borussia Dortmund have dominated encounters between the sides as earlier stated, winning two and earning a draw in their last four encounters, meaning they will be confident ahead of this clash, and they will be looking to extend their dominance over the hosts.
Germany Bundesliga I 01/02/25
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Germany Bundesliga I 13/09/24
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Germany Bundesliga I 02/02/24
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Borussia Dortmund
Germany Bundesliga I 01/09/23
Borussia Dortmund
Heidenheim
Europe Friendlies 19/07/14
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Borussia Dortmund
Heidenheim preview: Will the home side claim their first win of the season
Heidenheim are winless in their two Bundesliga fixtures this season, and they will be under pressure to reverse their fortunes.
That said, the hosts will enter this encounter without Marvin Pieringer, as he is confined to the treatment table, but they can count on Adrian Beck, who is available for selection.
Predicted lineup: Ramaj (GK), Fohrenbach, Gimber, Mainka, Busch, Dorsch, Schoppner, Beck, Honsack, Ibrahimovic & Zivzivadze
Last five matches:
- Kaiserslautern 2-3 Heidenheim (Club Friendly)
- RB Leipzig 2-0 Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
- Heidenheim 1-3 Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
- Bahlinger 0-5 Heidenheim (DFB Pokal)
- Heidenheim 2-1 Parma (Club Friendly)
Dortmund preview: Dortmund have a few injured players
Although Dortmund have started the season well, it could have been better if they had a full complement of their squad.
Currently, Nico Schlotterbeck is out with a knee injury, while Fabian Silva is sidelined due to a muscle injury. Others who are unavailable as a result of injuries include Emre Can (groin), Julien Duranville (shoulder) and Niklas Sule (calf)
Predicted lineup: Kobel (GK), Anton, Anselmino, Bensebaini, Gross, Couto, Sabitzer, Svensson, Bellingham, Beier & Guirassy
Last five matches:
- Dortmund 3-0 Union Berlin (Bundesliga)
- St Pauli 3-3 Dortmund (Bundesliga)
- RW Essen 0-1 Dortmund (DFB Pokal)
- Dortmund 1-2 Juventus (Club Friendly)
- Dortmund 3-2 Lille (Club Friendly)
Player to watch: Serhou Guirassy
Serhou Guirassy is off to a blistering start this season, having found the back of the net thrice in two Bundesliga games. Last term, he plundered 21 goals, finishing behind Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, who scored five more.
With three in two games, and up against a struggling host, smart money will be on Guirassy to hit the bullseye once again.