Borussia Dortmund Face Unbeaten Heidenheim in Bundesliga

Borussia Dortmund may have kept two clean sheets in their opening Bundesliga games this season, but their performances have been described by many as underwhelming. Despite a win and a draw (W1, D1), the team will need to step up on matchday three, especially considering their recent history of squandering two-goal leads at home in the past two seasons during this round (D1, L1). One of those disappointing results came against none other than Heidenheim, who held Dortmund to a 2-2 draw on a Friday night in September last year.

Dortmund will be eager to set the record straight against Heidenheim, a team they’ve faced twice in the top flight but have never beaten. However, the hosts can take confidence in their remarkable record of 36 unbeaten Bundesliga home games played on a Friday since January 2004 (W27, D9).

Heidenheim, meanwhile, will arrive at Signal Iduna Park full of confidence. For the first time in their history, they sit atop the Bundesliga table, making them the 35th team to achieve that feat. A stunning 4-0 win over Augsburg before the international break marked their biggest Bundesliga victory to date, and like Dortmund, they’ve yet to concede a goal this season, winning both of their opening fixtures.

Despite their impressive form, Heidenheim coach Frank Schmidt remains cautious, focusing on the long-term goal of survival. However, with six consecutive competitive wins under their belt, and just one defeat in their last 11 Bundesliga away games (W4, D6), Heidenheim have every reason to believe they can challenge Dortmund.

Key players to watch include Dortmund’s Julian Brandt, who scored the opener in this fixture last season and is known for delivering decisive goals. On the other side, Heidenheim’s Marvin Pieringer has been involved in a goal in all four of his competitive games this season (1 goal, 3 assists) and will look to make an impact once again.

Hot Stat: Heidenheim have found the back of the net in 13 of their last 14 Bundesliga away games, making them a formidable attacking threat as they prepare to take on Dortmund. Will the underdogs continue their dream run, or will Dortmund finally banish their Heidenheim demons? All eyes are on Signal Iduna Park this Friday night!