LiontipsHeidenheim vs Borussia Dortmund. Prediction and bets on the Bundesliga match
Command Analysis
Current form
In the first two rounds after the Christmas break, Heidenheim gave its fans hope for salvation. They managed to beat Union (2:0) and take points from Werder (2:2). However, the enthusiasm did not last long. In the next two matches in the Bundesliga, Frank Schmidt charges suffered defeats from far from the most formidable opponents, St. Pauli (0:2) and Augsburg (1:2). At the start of the 20th round, the team is approaching the 16th place in the play-off zone. The gap from the direct relegation zone is only two points, and the gap from the saving 15th position has reached four points. It is worth noting that Heidenheim is the worst club in the championship in terms of play on its home field - only seven points scored.
Disqualifications and injuries
Nijus, Dorsch and Honsak will miss the game due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Heidenheim have been losing in the first half in three of their last five matches
- Heidenheim have not won at home in seven of their last eight Bundesliga matches
Probable line-up: Müller – Traore, Mainka, Gimbert, Fehrenbach – Kerber, Schöppner – Wanner, Piringer, Kretzig – Zivzivadze.
Current form
After the resignation of Nuri Sahin, Borussia played two matches under the leadership of interim head coach Mike Tullberg. It turned out quite well - a draw in the championship with Werder (2:2) and a confident home victory with a score of 3:1 over Shakhtar in the Champions League. The club management announced that Niko Kovac will lead the team from the next week. It should be noted that the Croatian specialist had not shown his best performance in Wolfsburg and Monaco before that. The Bumblebees approach the start of the 20th round in 11th place in the standings. In the Champions League, the victory over Shakhtar allowed them to finish only in tenth place, ahead of the confrontation with Sporting in the 1/16 finals.
Disqualifications and injuries
Schlotterbeck will serve a suspension. Sule and Nmecha will not play due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three matches in a row, Borussia won in the first half
- Borussia have lost six of their last eight away matches in the Bundesliga
Estimated line-up: Kobel – Ruerson, Can, Anton, Bancebaini – Sabitzer, Gross – Adeyemi, Brandt, Gittens – Guirassy.
Trends
Borussia to score in first half
In the last three matches, Borussia scored goals in the opening 45 minutes
1.65Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
The bet has played in three of the hosts' last five matches
1.62Bet Exact score 1:2
Heidenheim last three defeats have come by conceding two goals each
8.30Tip and bets
Nuri Sahin resignation, one might say, was good for Borussia. In any case, they managed to break the protracted series of defeats; with Werder, even playing with ten men, Dortmund scored two goals (one, however, was an own goal). Heidenheim had a certain surge in play after the break, but immediately declined, there was no tangible progress. We expect that the guests will be able to score three points with their class.
Our prediction is Borussia victory with odds of 1.76
Bet on total
Borussia has no problems in attack now, they have scored two goals against Werder, and three times against Shakhtar. It is unlikely that Heidenheim not very reliable defense will be a serious obstacle for the visitors today.
The second bet is Borussia individual total goals over 1.5 with odds of 1.62
Betting on yellow cards
It should be noted that Heidenheim footballers play quite disciplined and have not received more than one warning in eight of their previous ten home games in the Bundesliga. Based on these statistics, we recommend another option for betting.
Betting Tip - Heidenheim total yellow cards under 1.5 with odds of 1.72
