The Matchday 3 Bundesliga clash between Heidenheim and Borussia Dortmund will take place on September 13 at the Voith-Arena. Heidenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Heidenheim
In the last round, Frank Schmidt's side fell short against Leipzig in an away match (0-2). As a result, Heidenheim suffered their third consecutive defeat in the Bundesliga, conceding nine goals during this stretch. Additionally, the club failed to score in five of their last nine league matches. The team has yet to earn a point and sits in the penultimate spot in the standings, ahead of Freiburg only on goal difference.
- The club has lost 8 of their last 10 home matches in the Bundesliga.
- The team has not scored more than once in 9 of their last 10 home league matches.
- Heidenheim conceded at least two goals in 7 of their last 10 home Bundesliga games.
Predicted lineup for Heidenheim (4-5-1)
Diant Ramaj – Jonas Fohrenbach, Patrick Mainka, Benedikt Gimber, Marnon Busch – Leo Siersleben, Niklas Dorsch, Luca Kerber, Mathias Honsak, Arijon Ibrahimovic – Mikkel Kaufmann.
Forward Marvin Pieringer will not play due to injury.
Borussia Dortmund
Niko Kovac's side had no trouble against Union in their last home match (3-0). Consequently, Borussia extended their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga to ten matches (8 wins, 2 draws). Furthermore, the team has scored at least three goals in each of their last seven league games. However, they have kept a clean sheet only three times in their last 12 Bundesliga outings. Dortmund has collected four points and occupies the fourth spot in the standings.
- The team has not lost in 7 of their last 9 away Bundesliga matches (5 wins, 2 draws).
- At least four goals have been scored in five of the club's last away league games.
- Dortmund has conceded at least two goals in 6 of their last 8 away Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Borussia Dortmund (3-5-2)
Gregor Kobel – Aaron Anselmino, Waldemar Anton, Ramy Bensebaini – Yan Couto, Julian Brandt, Jude Bellingham, Marcel Sabitzer, Daniel Svensson – Serhou Guirassy, Maximilian Beyer.
Defenders Niklas Sule, Emre Can, and Nico Schlotterbeck, as well as forward Fabio Silva, are out due to injuries. Midfielder Julian Brandt's participation is also in doubt.
Referee
Felix Zwayer (Germany)
Matches – 18 (Bundesliga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 77;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.3;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 33%.
Heidenheim vs. Borussia Dortmund: Match Prediction
Even with the support of their fans, Heidenheim has struggled to earn points recently. The team particularly faces challenges in defense, leading to numerous costly errors and goals conceded. In their last 14 home Bundesliga matches, Heidenheim has only prevented opponents from scoring more than once in four instances, while conceding at least three goals in seven of those games.
Dortmund, on the other hand, boasts a strong attacking line and rarely encounters issues creating chances, even on the road. In their last nine away league matches, Borussia has failed to score only twice, finding the net at least twice in all other games. In four of these encounters, the team scored at least three times.
I anticipate another impressive attacking display from the visitors, and my prediction: Borussia Dortmund Individual Total Over 2
* The starting lineup for each team is based on their last match in this tournament.
