Dortmund vs Heidenheim Prediction & Betting Tips (1 February)

Far behind Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund has nothing to be ashamed of its performances this season since it has accumulated 42 points in 19 days, which allows it to occupy 2nd place today in the ranking, 9 lengths behind the Bavarians who seem untouchable. Undefeated in the Bundesliga since the Klassiker, the Borussen are in good shape at the start of 2026 and they remain on 3 good successes against Werder Bremen 3-0, Sankt Pauli 3-2 and Union Berlin 0-3 last week. At the same time, in the Champions League, BVB hosts Inter this week with the objective of finishing as high as possible in the ranking at the end of the league phase. Opposite, Heidenheim is looking gloomy for the moment. One or even several tones below the competition, this team finds itself having to bring up the rear in the standings with only 13 points taken after the first 19 days.

Unable to win a single match since December 6, the red lantern has even lost 4 of its last 6 matches. Recently, FCH had to surrender to Mainz 2-1 before taking a point against Wolfsburg 1-1. Finally, last week, he did not survive the shock against Leipzig 0-3. Consequently, Heidenheim is now 5 lengths behind the first non-relegation place. 

If we put aside the Austrian midfielder Sabitzer who is injured, coach Niko Kovac will be able to count on all his strengths to prepare for this meeting, starting with his best offensive assets. Less successful than in recent seasons, former Rennais Serhou Guirassy (6 goals) no longer always starts sometimes in favor of Fabio Silva. On the wings, we could find wingers Adeyemi and Brandt (5 goals each) unless the formidable Beier (5 goals) has gained points. Midfielder Gross took advantage of the winter transfer window to sign up with Brighton. For its part, the FCH must cope without the young defender Behrens and without the Georgian striker Zivzivadze (1 goal) who are both still in the hands of the medical staff.

The same will apply to the relatively ineffective striker Conteh, to the replacement Paqarada, to the young Kölle and to Kaumann. Finally, central defender Gimber will be suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. With his 5 goals on the clock, the interesting Schimmer remains the best scorer of this team but he is not always the starter. The club took advantage of the winter transfer window to register the arrival of full-back Stergiou from Stuttgart. The probable lineups for Borussia Dortmund - Heidenheim: