Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews in the Bundesliga. Heidenheim host Borussia Dortmund at Voith-Arena on Saturday afternoon as Bundesliga action resumes following the season’s first international break. Read on for our free predictions and tips.

Bundesliga | Sep 13 2025 at 2:30 pm UK at Voith-Arena

Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund Predictions

Will the Black and Yellow Attack Prove Too Much at the Voith-Arena?

• Heidenheim’s Defensive Frailties: The hosts conceded 64 goals last season, the fourth-worst in the division, and have already shipped five in just two matches this term.
• Dortmund’s Scoring Surge: BVB have scored six times in their opening two Bundesliga games, with Guirassy netting twice in their 3-0 demolition of Union Berlin.
• Goals Galore with Dortmund: Each of Dortmund’s last ten Bundesliga matches has featured at least three goals, underlining the value in backing a high-scoring contest.

Best Bet for Heidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund

The Bundesliga resumes after the international break, and Heidenheim could hardly ask for a tougher return. They welcome Borussia Dortmund, a side who have already shown their appetite for goals, to the Voith-Arena on Saturday. For the hosts, the season has started in exactly the way they feared: two games, two defeats, and very little sign of improvement. Frank Schmidt has built a reputation for squeezing everything out of his players, but this campaign already looks like another uphill battle.

Dortmund, in contrast, are buzzing with attacking flair. Their chaotic 3-3 draw at St Pauli was followed by a clinical 3-0 dismantling of Union Berlin, proving they are capable of both entertaining and punishing opponents. Niko Kovac might have a growing injury list to contend with, but the presence of Serhou Guirassy leading the line gives them a ruthless edge. For Heidenheim, whose backline leaked 64 goals last term and has already looked shaky this season, the challenge of keeping this Dortmund side quiet could feel close to impossible.

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Best Bet for this Match

At BettingTips4You we stand by quality over quantity. No long lists, no confusion – just one clear selection per game. For this encounter, the Best Bet is Dortmund to Win and Over 2.5 Goals. It’s the ultimate choice because it captures Dortmund’s irresistible attack and Heidenheim’s defensive weaknesses in a single value-packed pick.

Why Dortmund to Win and Over 2.5 Goals is the Right Call

Heidenheim’s early results speak volumes. A 3-1 defeat to Wolfsburg and a limp 2-0 loss to Leipzig show that not only are they conceding, but they’re not offering much in the way of resistance. Budu Zivzivadze has been tasked with leading the line in Marvin Pieringer’s absence, yet he has failed to inspire in his two starts. With the team struggling to create chances, their hopes of staying competitive depend almost entirely on clinging on defensively – something that hasn’t looked remotely likely so far.

On the other side, Dortmund appear determined to announce themselves as title contenders. Guirassy’s brace against Union Berlin showed his lethal instincts, and with Karim Adeyemi and Maximilian Beier working alongside him, the visitors have multiple ways of pulling apart a back three that already looks out of its depth. Even without Julian Brandt and Fabio Silva, this Dortmund attack feels like a relentless machine.

Defensive issues remain for BVB too, with Niklas Sule and Nico Schlotterbeck unavailable, but that only reinforces the likelihood of goals. If Heidenheim can muster a rare counter or capitalise on Dortmund’s lapses, they may grab a consolation. Yet over the course of ninety minutes, Kovac’s men have the firepower to overwhelm them.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Wolfgang Shotten explains:

“Heidenheim will fight with spirit, but against Dortmund’s firepower, spirit alone isn’t enough. Expect goals, expect intensity – and expect Dortmund to walk away with three points.”

Considering all this, the most fitting correct score prediction looks like 3-1 to Dortmund. Heidenheim might find a way to sneak one past Dortmund’s makeshift defence, but the gulf in attacking quality should ultimately prove decisive.

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