Heidenheim were the Bundesliga's surprise package last season, finishing eighth in their first-ever top-flight campaign and they have continued their form by winning their five competitive games in 2024/25.
As well as progressing in the DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Conference League, Frank Schmidt's side have beaten St Pauli 2-0 and Augsburg 4-0 and top the standings on goal difference.
They head to Borussia Dortmund on Friday. Der BVB have four points after beating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 and drawing 0-0 at Werder Bremen and can leapfrog their opponents with a win at Signal Iduna Park.
The fixture will be shown on bet365's Sports Live Streaming platform, as well as Sky Sports Mix.
Borussia Dortmund v Heidenheim kicks off at 19:30 BST on Friday 13th September at Signal Iduna Park.
Friday's match will be only the third meeting between the sides.
Heidenheim's promotion to the Bundesliga in 2023 brought the pair together last term, with both fixtures ending as draws.
Dortmund were 2-0 up after 15 minutes in the first, but conceded twice in the second half and had to settle for a 2-2 before the duo played out a 0-0 at the Voith-Arena.
Borussia Dortmund wins | 0 |
Draws | 2 |
Heidenheim wins | 0 |
*H2H stats refer to all competitions
Summer arrival Serhou Guirassy could make his debut for the hosts after making progress in his recovery from a knee injury. However, if available, he will likely be on the bench, with Maximilian Beier keeping his place.
Defender Nico Schlotterbeck is suspended after receiving a red card against Werder Bremen, with Remy Bensebaini expected to deputise.
Heidenhem pair Thomas Keller and Julian Niehues are both sidelined with knee injuries but former Dortmund man Lennard Maloney should be available after a knock.