Dynamo Dresden – 1. FC Heidenheim

Dynamo Dresden, languishing in 17th place with just four points from six games and a meagre -10 goal difference, will host a surging 1. FC Heidenheim, who sit third on 13 points after four wins, a draw and a single loss, and enjoy a slight positive goal margin of +2. The stark contrast in recent form – Dresden’s solitary victory and Heidenheim’s unbeaten run in five of their last six fixtures – makes the encounter a classic battle of survival versus ambition. Should Dresden manage to tighten up defensively after conceding 14 goals, they could at least aim to narrow the gap in the relegation scrap, while Heidenheim will be looking to cement their top‑three credentials and keep pressure on the leaders. A win for the visitors would push them within striking distance of the top spot, whereas a point for the hosts could be a lifeline in their fight to avoid the drop.