FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga, February 1, 2025

FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Preview

• Tournament: Bundesliga
• Date: Saturday, Feb 1
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Voith-Arena, Heidenheim.

It’s game week 20 in the Bundesliga 2024/25 season, as FC Heidenheim are facing Borussia Dortmund at Voith-Arena on Saturday. Dortmund aims to bounce back to winning ways under their newly appointed Croatia manager Niko Kovac, who will be on the touchline for his first game in charge of the Black & Yellow’.

The home team, Heidenheim are standing in the bottom third position in the Bundesliga standing at 16th position falling under the relegation play-offs zone with 14 points in 4 wins, 2 draws and 13 defeats in a total of 19 league fixtures so far this season. In the last five league games, head coach Frank Schmidt managed the outfit to have a single 2-0 win over Union Berlin and a draw while suffering three losses.

Meanwhile, Dortmund are also experiencing turmoil league campaign and consequently, they sacked their boss Nuri Sahin due to a string of poor results since the start of 2025. As of now, they are placed in the mid-table zone claiming 26 points in 19 games with 7 victories and as many upsets in this season. In the away side’s recent five games, they have suffered three defeats, a win and a draw 2-2 draw against Wender Breman on the previous matchday.

Also to be noted, the visitors are walking into this fixture on a positive note, following a 3-1 triumph over Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League final round on Wednesday to confirm their place in the Knockout Play-offs of the competition.

FC Heidenheim Team News

The hosts have a couple of injury concerns in their squad, the midfielder Julian Niehues is out of action due to a Cruciate ligament tear alongside his fellow midfield partner Niklas Dorsch is also on the sidelines sustaining a knee injury and will not be expected to return before March. Mathias Honsak is doubtful for this home game.

Borussia Dortmund Team News

On the other, Dortmund will be travelling without their formidable centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck who is suspended for this away game following his red card sent-off last weekend. Niklas Sule is also unavailable due to an ankle injury and Felix Nmecha has been ruled out until March with a knee injury.

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FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup

FC Heidenheim Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Muller

Defenders: Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach;

Midfielders: Kerber, Schoppner; Wanner, Pieringer, Kratzig

Forward: Zivzivadze

Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Kobel

Defenders: Ryerson, Anton, Can, Bensebaini

Midfielders: Gross, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens

Forward: Guirassy

FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Head-to-Head Record

Heidenheim and Borussia Dortmund have only met thrice ahead of this weekend’s meeting over the last two seasons in German top-flight football. In terms of head-to-head record, Hedenheim has never tasted success over Dortmund with a single defeat and on two occasions the game concluded in a stalemate. In the first-leg tie of this fixture in December, Dortmund secured a 4-2 win against Heidenheim at Signal Iduna Park.

Key Players to Watch in FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

Marvin Pieringer (Hedenheim)

Marvin Pieringer has been a vital player for Hedenheim as their leading goal scorer and assist provider in the 2024/25 season. The 25-year-old centre-forward has scored 4 league goals and picked up 3 assists in his 17 league appearances. However, in the recent five outings, his game time has been reduced regardless he is expected to start as the attacking midfielder against Dortmund with an xG of 4.64 this term.

Jamie Gittens (Dortmund)

This season, the English wonder kid is enjoying his breakout campaign at Signal Iduna Park, Jamie Gittens has already made a stellar 16-goal contribution for the Black & Yellow in a total of 29 appearances across all competitions. The 20-year-old left winger has established himself as a significant figure in attack for Dortmund and in the last five Bundesliga outings, he has found the back of the net twice with an xG of 2.44.

FC Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Both the teams are underway a poor domestic campaign, Heidenheim finished 8th last season have dropped down to last third place, whereas, Dortmund are also aiming to overturn their disappointing season under a new head coach. Even though, Heidenheim have strong recent results at home, the away side are still favourites to claim a win on Saturday.

Predicted Score: Heidenheim 3-0 Dortmund

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