This match is not easy for Dortmund even though they are acting as hosts, victory is certainly their target, but currently Heidenheim is in their best form. Heidenheim have won five games in all competitions since the start of the season, three of which have come with a clean sheet. The last victory over Augsburg in the second game of the Bundesliga made Dortmund have to be more wary of Heidenheim's abilities, they managed to score four goals in the game and took them to the top of the standings.

Heidenheim's increasingly sharp front line is a big threat to Dortmund, especially since they have only managed to achieve one win and one draw. Heidenheim come to Signal Iduna Park with a winning mentality, they will try to take home three points and extend their winning streak.