Match report

Borussia Dortmund Defeats Heidenheim 3-2 in Bundesliga Thriller

Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
3–2
FT
1. FC Heidenheim
1. FC Heidenheim
Feb 1, 2026

Borussia Dortmund secured an enthralling win over 1. FC Heidenheim by a score of 3-2, maintaining their momentum in the Bundesliga. Waldemar Anton's early goal and Samba Guirassy’s two late strikes were pivotal for the victory. Despite conceding twice to J. Niehues, Dortmund showed resilience under pressure.

Key Facts

  • • Borussia Dortmund 3–2 1. FC Heidenheim (Bundesliga)
  • • Waldemar Anton scored the opening goal in the 44th minute.
  • • J. Niehues equalized and put Heidenheim ahead with two quick goals at minutes 45 and 48.
  • • Samba Guirassy converted a penalty and added another goal to secure victory for Dortmund.
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the latter part of the match.

Lineups

Borussia Dortmund

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 G. Kobel (G)
  • 39 F. Mane (D)
  • 3 W. Anton (D)
  • 4 N. Schlotterbeck (D)
  • 2 Y. Couto (M)
  • 7 J. Bellingham (M)
  • 8 F. Nmecha (M)
  • 24 D. Svensson (M)
  • 27 K. Adeyemi (F)
  • 10 J. Brandt (F)
  • 9 S. Guirassy (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 P. Drewes
  • 33 A. Meyer
  • 5 R. Bensebaini
  • 6 S. Ozcan
  • 14 M. Beier
  • 17 C. Chukwuemeka
  • 21 F. Silva
  • 25 N. Sule
  • 26 J. Ryerson

1. FC Heidenheim

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 41 D. Ramaj (G)
  • 2 M. Busch (D)
  • 6 P. Mainka (D)
  • 4 T. Siersleben (D)
  • 23 O. H. Traore (M)
  • 16 J. Niehues (M)
  • 30 N. Dorsch (M)
  • 26 H. Behrens (M)
  • 8 E. Dinkci (F)
  • 18 M. Pieringer (F)
  • 17 M. Honsak (F)

Substitutes

  • 40 F. Feller
  • 3 J. Schoppner
  • 9 S. Schimmer
  • 19 J. Fohrenbach
  • 20 L. Kerber
  • 21 A. Beck
  • 22 A. Ibrahimovic
  • 29 M. Kaufmann
  • 31 S. Conteh

Timeline

  1. 1. FC Heidenheim
    40' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    M. Honsak

    Foul

  2. Borussia Dortmund
    44' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    Waldemar Anton
  3. 1. FC Heidenheim
    45' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Niehues
  4. 1. FC Heidenheim
    46' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Honsak · On: A. Ibrahimovic
  5. 1. FC Heidenheim
    48' 1. FC Heidenheim Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Niehues · Assist: E. Dinkci
  6. Borussia Dortmund
    49' Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    Waldemar Anton

    Foul

  7. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Couto · On: M. Beier
  8. Borussia Dortmund
    58' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Bellingham · On: C. Chukwuemeka
  9. 1. FC Heidenheim
    64' 1. FC Heidenheim Card · Yellow Card
    J. Niehues

    Foul

  10. Borussia Dortmund
    66' Borussia Dortmund Var · Penalty confirmed
    J. Brandt
  11. Borussia Dortmund
    68' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Penalty
    S. Guirassy
  12. Borussia Dortmund
    69' Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 4
    Off: K. Adeyemi · On: F. Silva
  13. Borussia Dortmund
    69' Borussia Dortmund Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Guirassy · Assist: M. Beier
  14. 1. FC Heidenheim
    70' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Niehues · On: Jan Schöppner
  15. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. H. Traore · On: S. Schimmer
  16. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 4
    Off: E. Dinkci · On: M. Kaufmann
  17. 1. FC Heidenheim
    80' 1. FC Heidenheim subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Pieringer · On: S. Conteh
  18. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+3 Borussia Dortmund subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Guirassy · On: S. Ozcan
  19. Borussia Dortmund
    90'+8 Borussia Dortmund Card · Yellow Card
    Gregor Kobel

    Time wasting

Match Stats

Stat Borussia Dortmund 1. FC Heidenheim
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 83% 71%
Offsides 0 6
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 19 12
Corners 12 3
Total Passes 479 257
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 6 2
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 3.32 2.31
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 65% 35%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 397 182
Shots Inside Box 14 10
Saves 1 2
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The turning point was Samba Guirassy’s penalty conversion in the 68th minute, which leveled the game and reinvigorated Dortmund's offensive push.
  • ▸ Dortmund capitalized on their momentum to score a decisive goal from M. Beier's assist, sealing their victory at the 70th minute.