Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Borussia Dortmund’s final game before Niko Kovac takes charge as their new head coach comes in the form of a trip to Heidenheim.

Kick-Off Date/Time: Saturday February 1st 2025 – UK – 2:30pm / US ET – 9:30am / US PT – 6:30am

How To Watch On TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules

How To Watch Online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+

Heidenheim Team News: Two out in middle of the park

Defensive midfielder Niklas Dorsch is unavailable here for the home side, who could also be without another midfielder Julian Niehues. Both these two players are currently nursing knee problems.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Muller; Traore, Mainka, Gimber, Fohrenbach; Kerber, Schoppner; Wanner, Pieringer, Kratzig; Zivzivadze

Unavailable: Dorsch (Injured)

Questionable: Niehues (Injured)

Borussia Dortmund Team News: Can to deputise again at the back

Emre Can will likely play at centre-back again for Dortmund due to the suspension of Nico Schlotterbeck and an ankle injury to Niklas Sule. Felix Nmecha also misses out in midfield through injury.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Kobel; Ryerson, Anton, Can, Bensebaini; Gross, Sabitzer; Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens; Guirassy

Unavailable: Nmecha (Injured), Schlotterbeck (Suspended), Sule (Injured)

Questionable: 

Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Both these two clubs will likely see this game as a big opportunity for very different reasons. Heidenheim will look at Borussia Dortmund’s form and try to capitalise, knowing that a win likely closes the gap between them and 15th-place. Meanwhile, the Dortmund players are no doubt wanting to impress newly appointed head coach Niko Kovac, who will officially take charge the day after this match.

When taking this account, along with the fragility of both backlines, we could be in for an entertaining affair. Dortmund’s defensive absences opens the door for Heidenheim, whilst the hosts are in for a huge test against in-form striker Serhou Guirassy. Therefore, the smart play may well be backing both sides to find the net.

Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Tip: Both teams to score