Tournament: Bundesliga Germany
Venue: BVB Stadion Dortmund (Dortmund)
Date & Kick-Off Time: 2024.09.13, 14:30
Borussia Dortmund will host Heidenheim in the 3rd round of the German Bundesliga on September 13, 2024. Dortmund is aiming to secure a crucial home victory, but Heidenheim, on a remarkable winning streak, will look to continue their excellent form.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Borussia Dortmund: Unbeaten in their last six matches.
- Heidenheim: On a 13-match winning streak.
- First-Half Performance: Dortmund wins the first half in 44% of their matches, while Heidenheim wins in 26%.
Possible Line-Ups
Borussia Dortmund:
- Goalkeeper: Kobel
- Defenders: Schlotterbeck, Süle, Anton, Ryerson
- Midfielders: Gross, Can, Brandt, Sabitzer, Bynoe-Gittens
- Forward: Bayer
Heidenheim:
- Goalkeeper: Müller
- Defenders: Ferenbach, Gimber, Mainka, Traoré
- Midfielders: Maloney, Schöppner, Siersleben, Wanner, Beck
- Forward: Pieringer
Team Overview and Form
Borussia Dortmund ("The Black and Yellows"):
Borussia Dortmund narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title in 2023 and finished in fifth place last season. Under Nuri Sahin’s guidance, the team is looking to regain momentum in the league while balancing their UEFA Champions League commitments. They’ve made some key signings but have also lost crucial players like Hummels and Füllkrug. After a solid win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga, they stumbled with a goalless draw against Werder Bremen, which highlights their occasional inconsistency.
Heidenheim:
Heidenheim has been a surprise package since their Bundesliga debut. They exceeded expectations last season by finishing eighth and have continued their impressive form into this campaign. Under Frank Schmidt, they’ve been highly efficient, winning games in both the DFB-Pokal and Bundesliga. Their recent victories over St. Pauli and Augsburg have set them up well for this encounter, and their confidence is sky-high.
Head-to-Head Matches
Both meetings between these sides last season ended in draws, indicating that Heidenheim can compete with Dortmund even at this level.
Tactical Analysis and Predictions
- Borussia Dortmund: Playing at home, Dortmund will look to dominate possession and use their attacking firepower to break down Heidenheim’s defense. With a high-pressing game and creative players like Brandt and Sabitzer, Dortmund will aim to capitalize on any defensive lapses by the visitors.
- Heidenheim: Heidenheim has shown they can grind out results against stronger opposition. They will likely play on the counter, focusing on a compact defensive setup and looking for opportunities through players like Beck and Pieringer to catch Dortmund off-guard.
Betting Prediction
While Dortmund is favored to win, Heidenheim’s recent form suggests they shouldn’t be underestimated. A bet on Heidenheim with a +1.5 goal handicap offers good value at odds of 1.82.
Prediction: Heidenheim +1.5 goal handicap (odds: 1.82).
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