Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Heidenheim - AI Match Preview

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Germany Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund

1. FC Heidenheim

Match Events

40'

Mathias Honsak

W. Anton

44'

45'

J. Niehues

48'

J. Niehues

Waldemar Anton

49'

64'

Julian Niehues

Julian Brandt

66'

S. Guirassy

68'

S. Guirassy

70'

Gregor Kobel

90'

Preview

Borussia Dortmund vs Heidenheim: Dortmund's Dominance Meets Visitors' Struggles in Bundesliga Clash

Borussia Dortmund host 1. FC Heidenheim in a Bundesliga fixture that pits a formidable home side against a team in dire form. Dortmund's prolific scoring and solid defence at home should present a stern test for a Heidenheim side that has struggled significantly on the road this season.

This fixture appears to be a classic case of a high-flying home team against a struggling visitor. Dortmund's typical approach involves patient build-up play, aiming to exploit space with quick transitions, supported by strong possession statistics at home. Heidenheim, on the other hand, have shown a willingness to play more direct football when away from home recently, evidenced by their increased shot volume in the last away game, but their defensive fragility is a major concern. Dortmund's ability to press effectively and their superior attacking output should allow them to dictate the rhythm of the game, while Heidenheim may look for moments of individual brilliance or set-pieces to try and find a foothold.

Team statistics

Germany Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund

1. FC Heidenheim

Matches played

12 - 6 - 1

Results

3 - 4 - 12

63.2%

Win %

15.8%

Goals scored

0.9

Goals conceded

2.2

4.8

Shots on target

3.6

4.6

Shots off target

4.9

3.1

Blocked shots

2.9

52.7

Ball possession

83.2

Pass accuracy

76.1

11.6

Fouls

10.6

2.6

Goalkeeper saves

3.4

1.8

Yellow cards

1.7

0.1

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• Borussia Dortmund boast an impressive 77.8% win rate at home this season, averaging 2.1 goals per game.
• 1. FC Heidenheim have lost 77.8% of their away league matches this season.
• Dortmund have won their last three games, scoring 2.3 goals per game in that period, while Heidenheim have not won in their last three.

AI Prediction

The statistics overwhelmingly favour Borussia Dortmund, particularly their formidable home record and recent goal-scoring form. Heidenheim's struggles away from home, especially defensively, are stark. While Dortmund's attacking prowess suggests a high-scoring affair, their defence has shown occasional lapses recently, offering a glimmer of hope for Heidenheim to find the net. The odds also strongly reflect Dortmund's status as clear favourites.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)

by amazon

85%

HOME

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

27%

O/U

47%

BTTS

40%
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by google

88%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

85%

HOME

BTTS NO

2.5 UNDER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Bundesliga H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/13/2025	Borussia Dortmund	W 2 - 0 L	1. FC Heidenheim HOME	U	N
2/1/2025	Borussia Dortmund	W 2 - 1 L	1. FC Heidenheim HOME	O	Y
9/13/2024	HOME Borussia Dortmund	W 4 - 2 L	1. FC Heidenheim	O	Y
2/2/2024	Borussia Dortmund	D 0 - 0 D	1. FC Heidenheim HOME	U	N
9/1/2023	HOME Borussia Dortmund	D 2 - 2 D	1. FC Heidenheim	O	Y

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

Borussia Dortmund

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Union Berlin	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
HOME	FC St. Pauli	3 - 2	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Werder Bremen	3 - 0	W	O	N	N
AWAY	Eintracht Frankfurt	3 - 3	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	SC Freiburg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
HOME	1899 Hoffenheim	2 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
HOME	VfB Stuttgart	3 - 3	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	Hamburger SV	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y

Borussia Dortmund have been a force to be reckoned with at home this season, showcasing an impressive win rate of nearly 78% in front of their own supporters. Their overall season statistics paint a picture of a dominant side, averaging two goals per game while conceding less than one. Recent form is even more compelling, with three consecutive wins and an average of 2.7 goals scored in their last three outings, suggesting they are hitting a rich vein of form. Their ability to create chances is evident in their shot statistics, and their passing accuracy indicates a team that can control proceedings.

1. FC Heidenheim

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	RB Leipzig	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	VfL Wolfsburg	1 - 1	D	U	Y	Y
AWAY	FSV Mainz 05	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	1. FC Köln	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
HOME	Bayern München	0 - 4	L	O	N	N
AWAY	FC St. Pauli	1 - 2	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	SC Freiburg	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Union Berlin	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
HOME	Borussia Mönchengladbach	0 - 3	L	O	N	N
AWAY	Bayer Leverkusen	0 - 6	L	O	N	N

1. FC Heidenheim are finding life tough in the Bundesliga, particularly away from home, where they've managed only a single victory all season. Their overall record reflects a team that struggles at both ends of the pitch, conceding a worrying 2.2 goals per game on average. Recent form has done little to inspire confidence, with two losses and a draw in their last three games, during which they've averaged less than a goal per match. Their last outing saw them fail to score, and their low possession figures suggest they often find themselves on the back foot.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

1.27

DRAW

6.5

AWAY

8.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.44

UNDER

2.75

BTTS

YES

1.8

1.95

Lineups