FC Heidenheim - Borussia Dortmund

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26'

0 - 1

Goal

D. Malen

Y. Moukoko (Assist)

80'

I. Maatsen

Holding

75'			In:	Y. Moukoko	Out:	R. Bensebaïni
70'			In:	J. Beste	Out:	F. Pick
62'			In:	M. Pieringer	Out:	S. Schimmer
62'			In:	E. Dinkçi	Out:	K. Sessa
61'			In:	M. Pieringer	Out:	S. Schimmer
61'			In:	E. Dinkçi	Out:	K. Sessa
61'			In:	O. Traoré	Out:	M. Busch
59'			In:	J. Bynoe-Gittens	Out:	O. Pohlmann
59'			In:	S. Özcan	Out:	E. Can
59'			In:	T. Meunier	Out:	M. Wolf

FC Heidenheim - Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Borussia Dortmund

Best odds: 1.30

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As the Bundesliga gears up for an enthralling encounter at the Voith-Arena, fans are on the edge of their seats with predictions favoring Borussia Dortmund to emerge victorious or at least secure a draw against the determined FC Heidenheim. With the league's dynamics constantly shifting, this match promises to be a tactical showdown with significant implications for both teams.

Key Players - FC Heidenheim

For FC Heidenheim, sitting at a respectable 9th place, their performance at home has been a beacon of hope. Midfield maestro Adrian Beck has been pivotal in orchestrating the play, boasting a rating of 6.58, with 240 total passes and 8 key passes. His contribution to the team's dynamics will be crucial. Joining him in the midfield is Jan Schöppner, whose rating of 6.68 and a total of 2 goals to his name speak volumes about his ability to impact the game. The attacking threat will likely come from Marvin Pieringer, an attacker with a keen eye for goal, evidenced by his 2 goals from 8 shots.

Key Players - Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund, eyeing a promotion to the Europa League group stage, have their own set of aces. Young sensation Youssoufa Moukoko, despite a modest rating of 6.51, is a promising talent whose agility and pace could be a handful for Heidenheim's defense. Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens has been a revelation this season, with a rating of 6.83 and 1 goal and assist each to his credit. The defensive stronghold is maintained by Mats Julian Hummels, whose experience and rating of 6.95 make him a formidable barrier.

Recent Form

FC Heidenheim's recent form has been a mixed bag, with a sequence of DDWWW in their last five games, indicating a newfound resilience. They stand with 22 points and a goal difference of -7. Dortmund, on the other hand, has had a slightly more consistent run with WWDDL, placing them 5th in the standings with 33 points and a positive goal difference of 12. The contrast in form could be a telling factor in the upcoming clash.

Head-to-Head History

The history between the two teams has been evenly matched, with their last encounter on September 1, 2023, ending in a 2-2 draw. This suggests that both teams have the capability to neutralize each other's strengths, setting the stage for a potentially gripping match.

Prediction

Considering the robust home record of FC Heidenheim and the striking away form of Borussia Dortmund, this match is poised to be a battle of equals. The predictions lean towards Dortmund, with a "Double chance: draw or Borussia Dortmund" advised. The percentages from the predictions suggest a 45% chance for both a Dortmund win and a draw, with only a 10% chance for a Heidenheim victory.

With the analytical edge favoring Dortmund, not to mention the individual quality of key players like Mats Julian Hummels and Jamie Jermaine Bynoe-Gittens, it's expected that Dortmund will either win or at least secure a point from this encounter. However, the determination of Adrian Beck and Marvin Pieringer for Heidenheim cannot be underestimated, which could very well turn the tides in an unexpected way.

In conclusion, the match is anticipated to be a close one, with Borussia Dortmund likely to edge it or hold Heidenheim to a draw, as they look to cement their position for European competition next season.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

45%

55%

Attacking Potential

37%

63%

Defensive Potential

38%

63%

Poisson Distribution

31%

69%

Stregth H2H

50%

50%

Goals H2H

50%

50%

Wins the game

42%

58%

FC Heidenheim - Borussia Dortmund Head to Head

02/02	FC Heidenheim	0 - 0	Borussia Dortmund
01/09	Borussia Dortmund	2 - 2	FC Heidenheim

Bundesliga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bayer Leverkusen	28	24	4	0	69	19	50	76
2	Bayern Munich	28	19	3	6	80	36	44	60
3	VfB Stuttgart	28	19	3	6	64	34	30	60
4	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	64	33	31	53
5	Borussia Dortmund	28	15	8	5	55	33	22	53
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	28	10	12	6	43	36	7	42
7	FC Augsburg	28	9	9	10	45	46	-1	36
8	1899 Hoffenheim	28	10	6	12	48	53	-5	36
9	SC Freiburg	28	10	6	12	40	52	-12	36
10	FC Heidenheim	28	8	9	11	41	49	-8	33
11	Werder Bremen	28	8	7	13	36	44	-8	31
12	Union Berlin	28	8	5	15	25	43	-18	29
13	Borussia Monchengladbach	27	6	10	11	46	53	-7	28
14	VfL Wolfsburg	27	7	7	13	33	44	-11	28
15	Vfl Bochum	28	5	11	12	33	58	-25	26
16	FSV Mainz 05	28	4	11	13	26	46	-20	23
17	1.FC Köln	28	4	10	14	23	49	-26	22
18	SV Darmstadt 98	28	2	8	18	28	71	-43	14