Live Updates: Borussia Dortmund vs. 1. FC Heidenheim, Bundesliga Matchday 20 2025/26

In a crucial Bundesliga clash, Borussia Dortmund faced 1. FC Heidenheim on Matchday 20 of the 2025/26 season. The game took place at the iconic Signal-Iduna-Park, home ground of Dortmund, kick-off initiated at 17:30 CET.

Match Overview

The encounter featured Borussia Dortmund, managed by Niko Kovac, against Heidenheim, led by Frank Schmidt. Heidenheim was struggling at the bottom of the standings, while Dortmund aimed to close the gap with league leaders Bayern Munich.

Line-up Changes

• Heidenheim: Made six changes from their last match against Leipzig. Key absences included Stergiou (adductor injury) and Gimber (suspension). They brought in Busch, Siersleben, Traoré, Niehues, Behrens, and Dinkci.
• Dortmund: After a setback in the Champions League, Kovac implemented five substitutions. Anton replaced captain Can (ill), with Schlotterbeck taking the armband for his 100th Bundesliga appearance. Other new faces included Couto, Svensson, Brandt, and Adeyemi.

Recent Performance

Prior to this match, Dortmund remained unbeaten in their last twelve Bundesliga fixtures. They secured convincing victories over Union Berlin (3-0), St. Pauli (3-2), and Bremen (3-0). However, they faced a recent defeat against Inter Milan in the Champions League.

Heidenheim, on the other hand, was winless in their last six matches, including a 0-3 loss to Leipzig. They also struggled historically against Dortmund, having never won in five previous Bundesliga encounters.

Game Context

Dortmund aimed for a vital victory to narrow the gap to Bayern, who led the league. With a win, they could move within six points of the top. Conversely, Heidenheim needed points to escape relegation, sitting five points off the safety zone.

As the match progressed, the early exchanges indicated a determined effort from both sides to seize control. Borussia Dortmund was striving to capitalize on their home advantage, while Heidenheim aimed to disrupt their rhythm.

The fixture promised high stakes, with fans eager to see if Dortmund could extend their unbeaten run in the Bundesliga and if Heidenheim could finally secure a crucial win.