Borussia Dortmund — Heidenheim Prediction, H2H and Probable Lineups — 1 February 2026
On February 1, 2026, in Matchday 20 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund will face Heidenheim. The match is scheduled to kick off at 17:30 Central European Time. Let’s take a closer look at the potential outcome of this clash.
Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund approach this match in a disappointing mood. The team have suffered two consecutive defeats in the Champions League, finishing only 17th in the standings. Despite this setback, Dortmund continue to perform strongly in the Bundesliga, remaining unbeaten in their last six league matches, with four wins and two draws. In their most recent league outing, they secured an impressive 3–0 away victory over Union Berlin.
Currently, Borussia sit second in the Bundesliga table, eight points behind leaders Bayern Munich. At home, Dortmund have been particularly convincing this season. They remain unbeaten at Signal Iduna Park, having scored 19 goals and conceded only six.
In head-to-head meetings with Heidenheim at home, the fixtures have consistently been entertaining and high-scoring. The two previous encounters at Signal Iduna Park ended in a 2–2 draw and a 4–2 victory for Dortmund.
Heidenheim
Heidenheim approach this match in very poor form. The team have gone six consecutive matches without a win, recording four defeats and two draws. In their most recent game, they suffered a 0–3 home defeat to RB Leipzig. Overall, in their last 11 matches, Heidenheim have managed just two wins, three draws, and six defeats.
The team were also eliminated from the DFB-Pokal following a loss to Hamburg, underlining their current struggles. Heidenheim sit at the bottom of the Bundesliga table with only 13 points, five behind the safety zone. Defensively, they have been extremely vulnerable, conceding 42 goals in 19 matches — one of the worst records in the league.
Away from home, Heidenheim’s form has been equally disappointing. In their last eight away matches, they have recorded just one win, one draw, and six defeats. Across nine away games this season, they have collected only four points, scoring seven goals and conceding 20.
In head-to-head meetings with Borussia Dortmund, Heidenheim have yet to record a victory. In six encounters between the sides, they have suffered four defeats and picked up two draws. They have lost three consecutive matches against Dortmund, including a 0–2 home defeat earlier this season.
Probable Lineups
- Borussia Dortmund: Kobel, Bensebaini, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Bellingham, Nmecha, Svensson, Fabio Silva, Guirassy, Beier
- Heidenheim: Ramaj, Stergiou, Mainka, Siersleben, Fohrenbach, Dorsch, Schoppner, Ibrahimovic, Beck, Honsak, Pieringer
Key Facts and Head-to-Head
- Borussia Dortmund have remained unbeaten in 8 of their last 10 matches.
- Borussia Dortmund have won 4 of their last 6 home matches.
- Heidenheim have failed to win in their last 6 matches.
- Borussia Dortmund have won 4 of the last 6 head-to-head meetings.
Borussia Dortmund — Heidenheim Prediction
The teams come into this match in very different form and league positions. Borussia Dortmund, despite their recent setback in the Champions League, remain strong contenders and will continue their campaign in the playoff stage. In the Bundesliga, they have been performing convincingly and are especially dominant at home, where they remain unbeaten this season. Heidenheim, on the other hand, face a much more difficult situation. The team have gone six matches without a win, sit at the bottom of the Bundesliga table, and possess one of the weakest defensive records in the league. In head-to-head meetings, Heidenheim have little to show against Dortmund, with only two draws in six encounters and four defeats. Taking into account Borussia Dortmund’s strong home form, their motivation to bounce back after recent European losses, and Heidenheim’s defensive vulnerabilities and poor away record, the hosts are clear favorites for this fixture. My bet for this match: Borussia Dortmund to win with Asian Handicap -1.5 at odds of 1.65.
