The match of the 20th round of the Bundesliga between Borussia Dortmund and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 will take place on 1 February at Signal Iduna Park. Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund in the previous round thrashed Union Berlin away 3:0. This is the home side's fourth win in their last five league matches (one draw), and in all matches during that period the squad scored at least twice. The hosts are in good order not only in attack: in the 2025/26 Bundesliga they have gone 10 games without conceding, which is the best figure in the competition. In the overall standings the home side are second, eight points behind Bayern Munich.
- The team conceded more than one goal in only 2 of their last 8 league matches.
- At home the hosts have won 5 of their last 6 matches in this competition (1 draw).
- Borussia Dortmund have scored at least twice in 5 consecutive home Bundesliga matches.
Potential Borussia Dortmund Lineup (3-4-3)*
Gregor Kobel – Emre Can, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck – Jobe Bellingham, Felix Nmecha, Julian Ryerson, Daniel Svensson – Maximilian Beier, Fabio Silva, Serhou Guirassy.
Midfielder Marcel Sabitzer is injured.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846
After losing at home to RB Leipzig 0:3 in the previous round, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 extended their winless run in the league to six matches (two draws, four defeats). In addition, the visiting team failed to score for the first time in their previous four Bundesliga matches. At the same time, their run of conceding now stands at 22 games. The club has, along with Eintracht, the worst defensive record – 42 goals conceded. 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 sit at the bottom of the table, two points behind the relegation play-off zone.
- The team scored in 6 of their last 8 league matches.
- Away the club has failed to win in 8 of their last 9 Bundesliga matches (1 draw, 7 defeats).
- In 5 of the last 7 away matches in this competition 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 did not concede more than two goals.
Potential 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 Lineup (4-4-2)*
Diant Ramaj – Benedikt Gimber, Patrick Mainka, Leonidas Stergiou, Jonas Föhrenbach – Jan Schöppner, Adrian Beck, Niklas Dorsch, Arijon Ibrahimovic – Matthias Honsak, Marvin Pieringer.
Defender Leart Paqarada and forward Budu Zivzivadze will miss the match due to injury. Defender Benedikt Gimber is suspended.
Referee
Matthias Jellenbeck (Germany)
Matches – 7 (Bundesliga, 2025/26);
Yellow Cards (including second yellows) – 22;
Average Yellow Cards Per Match – 3.1;
Red Cards Shown – 1;
Fouls Per Match Average – 21;
Penalties – 43%.
Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846: Match Prediction
The defeat of one of the main title rivals surely added positive emotions for Borussia Dortmund. Yes, there are still eight points to Bayern Munich, but every slip by the Bavarians will reduce that gap provided Borussia Dortmund win themselves. The home side are in good shape on that front: at home the club has won 11 of their last 13 Bundesliga matches (2 draws), and in 8 matches during that run the hosts scored at least three times.
One of the most porous teams in the competition will find it hard to contain the hosts' attack. In fact, 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 have not managed to keep a clean sheet in the current championship, and in 5 of their last 6 league games they conceded at least two goals. Moreover, away the club lost 7 of their last 9 matches in this competition, and they also lost to Borussia Dortmund in the first round at home.
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund To Win And Over 2.5 Goals
* For each team the starting lineup from its previous match in this competition is shown.