Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim Prediction & Betting Tips - Bundesliga

Prediction published on 13/09/2024, 05:35  by Nella Wagah in Bundesliga Predictions

Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim will start off the third week of Bundesliga in a clash set for this Friday. In a match laden with interesting facts, fourth placed Dortmund play host to the league leaders. Read on for our prediction.

There are demons to banish for Dortmund coming into this encounter. In the last two seasons, they failed to win on Match Day 3. Coincidentally, last season, they met this same opponent at this venue in round three, and lost a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2.

They would also go on to draw in the second meeting of the season. Dortmund are, therefore, seeking a first ever win against Heidenheim. A good start to the season saw them win their opening league game, beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0. However, they stalled away at Werder Bremen last time, in a 0-0 draw.

For the first time ever, Heidenheim find themselves starting a match week on top of the Bundesliga. They’ll have a good feeling about this game, following a strong start to the season.

In only their second season in the Bundesliga, Frank Schmidt’s side is playing in Europe, in the Conference League. Having started from the qualification stage, they’ve so far played five games in total this season.

In all their opening five matches, the visitors emerged winners, which should give them confidence coming here. Their six goals in the Bundesliga are the most by a team after two rounds. In each of their matches, Heidenheim scored two or more goals.

They are coming from a 4-0 win at home to Augsburg. This game, however, presents their toughest challenge of the season thus far.