Dortmund vs Heidenheim Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga.
- Date: Saturday, September 14.
- Kick-off Time: 6:30 PM GMT.
- Venue: Signal Iduna Park, Germany.
Fourth-placed Borussia Dortmund will host surprise Bundesliga leaders Heidenheim at the Signal Iduna Park in the third game week as both teams will look to continue their positive starts to the season.
The hosts will enter this game on the back of one win and one draw in their two games so far. They opened their campaign with a straightforward 2-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt, followed by a rather dull goalless draw with Werder Bremen with 10 men. Manager Nuri Sahin will be under slight pressure to deliver a positive result in the next game and will be wary to not take their opponents lightly at any cost.
The visitors, on the other hand, could not have asked for a better start in the German top flight. They defeated FC St. Pauli 2-0 away from home in their first match, followed by a dominant 4-0 win against Augsburg in their last match. Manager Frank Schmidt has deployed strong lineups in both games so far but will face his toughest test of the season in the next game.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news for both sides.
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Manager Sahin made two changes to the lineup he fielded on opening day for the second game but will be forced into making at least one change for the next game. Defender Nico Shlotterbeck received two yellow cards and was sent off against Bremen, putting his manager under some pressure in terms of squad selection. All other players are available.
Heidenheim Team News
Manager Schmidt made just one change from his first game for the second one, replacing striker Maximilian Breunig with Marvin Pieringer. However, the results remained the same for both games as they have made a dream start to life in the Bundesliga. It is likely he will field the same lineup as the last game in order to maintain the momentum.
Dortmund vs Heidenheim Predicted Lineups
Dortmund (4-2-3-1)
Gregor Kobel (GK); Julian Ryerson, Waldemar Anton, Niklas Sule, Ramy Bensebaini; Emre Can (C), Pascal Groß; Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Jamie Gittens; Maximilan Beier.
Heidenheim (4-2-3-1)
Kevin Muller (GK); Haktab Omar Traore, Patrick Mainka (C), Benedikt Gimber, Jonas Fohrenbach; Lennard Maloney, Jan Schoppner; Adrian Beck, Paul Wanner, Leo Scienza; Marvin Pieringer.
Dortmund vs Heidenheim Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have faced-off just three times in the past, with two draws and one win for Dortmund being the results of those games.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 03/02/2024 | Heidenheim 0-0 Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| 02/09/2023 | Dortmund 2-2 Heidenheim | Bundesliga |
| 19/07/2014 | Heidenheim 3-4 Dortmund | Club Friendlies |
Key Players to Watch in Dortmund vs Heidenheim
Jamie Gittens (Dortmund)
The young Englishman grabbed a well-deserved brace in the opening game and led his team to victory, but could not impose himself on the last match as his team were down to 10 men. Now, with the next game in front of Dortmund’s fans, Gittens will look to perform at his best once again as he continues to be one of the main attacking outlets.
Paul Wanner (Heidenheim)
The 18-year-old midfielder has made a fantastic start to the current Bundesliga campaign for Heidenheim. He bagged one goal in the opening-day win, followed by one goal and one assist in their last game as they hammered Augsburg 4-0. Being so young and leading a team from the front is no easy task but talented players always perform.
Dortmund vs Heidenheim Prediction
While Dortmund will have home advantage, Heidenheim seems to have gelled really well as they have already bagged six goals this season without conceding. This game could be quite open, with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet. Heidenheim are slight favourites due to their form and could nick a surprise win under the lights at Signal Iduna Park.
Prediction: Dortmund 2-3 Heidenheim (Watch Live)
Where to watch Dortmund vs Heidenheim live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Germany | Sky Deutschland, DAZN. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Dortmund vs Heidenheim?
A. Dortmund will host Heidenheim on Saturday, September 14 at 6:30 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Dortmund vs Heidenheim for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Dortmund vs Heidenheim?
A. Dortmund 2-3 Heidenheim.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Dortmund vs Heidenheim?
A. The two teams have faced each other thrice, playing two draws and Dortmund winning one.