The Bundesliga is back again after the international break. The league resumes tomorrow with the match between Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim at the iconic Signal Iduna Park. Heidenheim, who finished the league in 8th last season, have made a strong start to the new campaign. They have won their first two games and stand at the top of the table. Moreover, Heidenheim have scored six goals in those two matches and did not concede a single goal.
Borussia Dortmund, on the other hand, started the new campaign with a win over Eintracht Frankfurt but dropped points in their following game. Borussia Dortmund had a goalless draw with Werden. Now, they are very desperate to get back to the winning track.
Stats & Facts
- Heidenheim were promoted to Bundesliga only in the last season and finished their first-ever Bundesliga season in 8th.
- Heidenheim played two games against Borussia Dortmund now and were able to tie both matches. Moreover, the first league goal for Heidenheim came against Borussia Dortmund.
- At Signal Iduna Park, Borussia Dortmund have won their last three successive games in Bundesliga.
- Borussia Dortmund have not lost any of their last 36 home games in the Bundesliga played on Friday.
- The current league leader of this competition is Heidenheim – they have never been at the top of the table in their history.
- Borussia Dortmund have failed to win any of their last nine games against the league leaders.
- Heidenheim have won each of their last matches across all competitions.
- Both Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim have not conceded a goal in Bundesliga till now.
Team News
Borussia Dortmund will miss the service of Giovanni Reyna and Kjell Watjen due to their respective injuries, while Serhou Guirassy and Yan Couto are uncertain ahead of the game. Dortmund’s new boss has confirmed that striker Serhou Guirassy will make his debut tomorrow in the match against Heidenheim.
As for the visitors, Julian Niehues, Lennard Maloney, and Thomas Leon Keller will be out of the squad due to their injuries. Luca Kerber is the favorite to replace Lennard Maloney in the midfield.
Possible Lineup for Borussia Dortmund:
Kobel; Anton, Sule, Mane; Ryerson, Can, Gross, Malen; Sabitzer, Brandt; Bynoe-Gittens
Possible Lineup for Heidenheim:
Muller; Traore, Manika, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Kerber, Schoppner; Beck, Wanner, Scienza, Pieringer
Prediction: Dortmund 2-1 Heidenheim
Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim displayed a strong defensive solidity in their respective first two games, keeping clean sheets in both games. Although Dortmund had a goalless draw in the second game, they are the favorite at Signal Iduna Park against Heidenheim. As the newly promoted side, it will be very difficult for Heidenheim to secure three points against the BVB.
Betfair Odds
Dortmund: 1.37
Draw: 5.47
Heidenheim: 8.60
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