Dortmund vs Heidenheim prediction
The Bundesliga resumes with an intriguing encounter at Signal Iduna Park on Sunday, 01.02.2026 (kick-off 19:30), when Borussia Dortmund host 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 on Matchday 20. This fixture pits the high-flying home side, currently second in the table with 42 points, against a struggling Heidenheim side placed 18th with 13 points. Dortmund arrive with a formidable home record and clear expectations of three points, while Heidenheim must attempt to arrest a worrying run of form if they are to take anything from one of the league’s most intimidating venues.
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Main betting prediction: Home win (1)
Borussia Dortmund are the clear favourites for victory. Their overall season record of 12 wins, 6 draws and only 1 defeat (38 goals scored, 17 conceded) contrasts sharply with Heidenheim’s tally of 3 wins, 4 draws and 12 defeats (17:42). At Signal Iduna Park Dortmund are unbeaten in nine league home fixtures this season (7 wins, 2 draws), which underlines the difficulty for any visiting team to claim victory. Moreover, the recent head-to-head data favours Dortmund (three wins and two draws in the last five meetings), and the last direct meeting ended in a 2:0 Dortmund success. For these reasons, our principal betting tip is a home win for Borussia Dortmund (Tip 1). The best available odds on the 1X2 market are offered by 1xBet at 1.27 for a Dortmund victory.
Prediction 2 — Both teams score? Yes
Despite Dortmund’s superior form, the prediction that both teams will score is plausible and attractive from a betting perspective. Heidenheim, while defensively porous overall (42 goals conceded), have shown the capacity at times to work chances in the final third; likewise, Dortmund have conceded across recent games, including a 0:2 loss at home to Inter Milan in their most recent outing, which suggests occasional defensive vulnerabilities. Given Dortmund’s offensive potency and Heidenheim’s need to attack to avoid relegation danger, both sides finding the net is a credible scenario. The most favourable odds for “Both teams to score — Yes” are available at 1xBet with an odd of 1.87.
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Betting prediction 3 — Over/Under: Under 3.5 goals
The expectation for a relatively controlled scoring outcome supports the selection of Under 3.5 goals. Dortmund have shown defensive organisation this season, conceding only 17 times across 19 matches, and Heidenheim’s matches often produce fewer than high volumes of goals when opponents manage a disciplined approach. The tactical outlook suggests Borussia Dortmund will dominate possession and create opportunities while also managing the contest to avoid an open, high-scoring affair that might suit the visitors. Consequently, under 3.5 goals is the recommended Over/Under selection.
Statistics for Borussia Dortmund vs 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
Borussia Dortmund team news!
Coach Niko Kovač has overseen an excellent campaign in the Bundesliga so far. Dortmund sit second on 42 points with a league record of 12 wins, 6 draws and 1 defeat, having scored 38 goals and conceded 17. At home they boast an imposing record: 7 wins and 2 draws from nine league fixtures, remaining unbeaten at Signal Iduna Park. Their form over the last five matches across all competitions reads three wins and two defeats, a sequence that indicates attacking potency but also some recent inconsistencies—most recently a 0:2 home loss to Inter Milan in European competition. Kovač will likely prioritise restoring domestic momentum and leveraging Dortmund’s home advantage.
1. FC Heidenheim 1846 team news!
Under the direction of Frank Schmidt, Heidenheim face a difficult task. The club sits 18th on 13 points with a seasonal record of 3 wins, 4 draws and 12 defeats, having scored 17 goals and conceded 42. Their away record includes just 1 win, 1 draw and 7 defeats, demonstrating their vulnerability on the road. Heidenheim’s recent run of form comprises no wins, two draws and three defeats in their last five matches, and they enter this fixture off the back of a heavy 0:3 home loss to RB Leipzig. Schmidt must find a tactical approach that mitigates Dortmund’s strengths while seeking to extract a point or more from an arduous away assignment.
H2H statistics
Across the last five meetings in all competitions, Borussia Dortmund have recorded three wins and two draws against Heidenheim, with Heidenheim yet to register a victory in that sample. The most recent direct encounter ended in a 2:0 away win for Dortmund, reinforcing the historical edge enjoyed by the home side going into this fixture.
Last results Borussia Dortmund
In their last five matches across all competitions Borussia Dortmund have accumulated three wins and suffered two defeats. Their current form therefore reads as mixed but broadly positive: while they have shown the capacity to secure wins, defensive lapses in recent important fixtures — exemplified by the 0:2 loss to Inter Milan — suggest that Kovač must address certain vulnerabilities before this domestic clash.
Last results 1. FC Heidenheim 1846
FC Heidenheim 1846 have not recorded a victory in their last five outings; the sequence comprises zero wins, two draws, and three defeats. This run reflects a team struggling for consistency and confidence, most recently culminating in a 0:3 defeat at home to RB Leipzig. Their form indicates a clear need for improvement, particularly on the road.
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Conclusion
On balance, Borussia Dortmund are firm favourites for this encounter. The numerical superiority in league standing, the unbeaten home record, the superior head-to-head history and the clear form differential all point to a Dortmund victory. Heidenheim’s defensive frailties and lack of recent wins render them unlikely to prevail, although they may still offer goal-scoring threat that supports the “Both teams to score — Yes” scenario. Our consolidated view therefore endorses a Dortmund home win (Tip 1), with secondary selections of Both teams score — Yes, Under 3.5 goals, and a predicted correct score of 2:0. Bettors should consider the supplied best odds — 1xBet offers 1.27 on Dortmund, 1.87 on Both teams to score Yes, and 1xBet lists 6.65 for the draw and 12.90 for a Heidenheim win — and always manage stakes responsibly in accordance with personal risk tolerance.
