Match Preview: Can Dortmund Pick Themselves Up Against First-Placed Heidenheim?

FC Heidenheim 1846, who have not played at the highest level of German football, currently sit top of the Bundesliga 2

Heidenheim are level on points with second-placed Hamburger SV and four points clear of third-placed FC St. Pauli

Borussia Dortmund will be looking to bounce back from their disappointing defeat to Hannover 96 when they travel to face league leaders Heidenheim on Saturday.

Heidenheim, who have never played in the Bundesliga, have made a surprise run to a place at the top of the table and will be confident of causing Dortmund problems.

Dortmund, on the other hand, have been in poor form in recent weeks and will need to improve if they are to challenge for promotion this season.

Heidenheim have won their last four games, scoring 10 goals and conceding just one

Heidenheim have only lost twice in their last 12 matches and will be confident of taking something from the game against Dortmund.

Dortmund, on the other hand, have lost their last two games and have not won in their last four matches.

Dortmund will need to improve their away form if they are to challenge for promotion this season

Dortmund have only won two of their last six away games and will need to improve their record on the road if they are to challenge Heidenheim for the title.

Heidenheim, on the other hand, have won their last three home games and will be confident of beating Dortmund in front of their own fans.