The Bundesliga returns this weekend, starting with a tasty clash at the Deutsche Bank Park as Eintracht Frankfurt welcome Borussia Dortmund.
Can the Eagles secure their eighth win of the season, or will the Prussians begin to close the gap in the title race? Read our Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out some of our other Bundesliga predictions.
Contents
- 1 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Close game in prospect
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund backed to win
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: Dominant Dortmund
- 4 Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Eagles looking to build momentum
- 5 Borussia Dortmund preview: Kovac and co need stone cold wins
- 6 Player to watch: Julian Brandt
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund prediction: Close game in prospect
Key Stats
Frankfurt have seen both teams score in 10 of their 15 Bundesliga games this season.
Frankfurt have scored exactly one goal in four of their last five competitive outings.
Dortmund have led at the interval in six of their last seven Bundesliga matches.
Dortmund have conceded seven of their eight away league goals after the break.
Correct score prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have already tasted success away at the Deutsche Bank Park this season, picking up a penalty shootout victory in the DFB Pokal last October.
That was Dortmund’s third win in four competitive games against Frankfurt – a record that will give them plenty of confidence ahead of Friday’s meeting.
Die Adler, on the other hand, went into the international break with just one win from six games to their name – a run which also includes three defeats.
Frankfurt have only won three of their previous nine games at home across all competitions, and turning that run of form around against Dortmund will not be easy.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Dortmund backed to win
HOME: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.30%
DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%
AWAY: 21/20 (2.05) – 48.80%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Looking at those Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund odds, it is clear the bookies expect a win for the away team on Friday night.
If you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Dominant Dortmund
As previously mentioned, Borussia Dortmund have enjoyed a great recent run of results against Eintracht Frankfurt, winning three of their last four across all competitions.
Over a longer period of time, Dortmund have won seven of their last nine against the Eagles, this includes their DFB Pokal victory last October.
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Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Eagles looking to build momentum
The winter break certainly came at a good time for Frankfurt, who managed just one win across their last six matches – three of which ended in defeats.
A refreshed Eagles side will now be looking to build some momentum as they attempt to hunt down their challengers in the race for European places.
When it comes to injuries, Michy Batshuayi, Elias Baum and Jonathan Burkardt are all on the sidelines. Fares Chaibi is also out of club action as he continues to represent Algeria at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Predicted lineup: Zetterer (GK), Koch, Theate, Collins, Brown, Dahoud, Larsson, Kristensen, Uzun, Doan & Knauff
Last five matches
Hamburger SV 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-0 FC Augsburg (Bundesliga)
FC Barcelona 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (UEFA Champions League)
RB Leipzig 6-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)
Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 VfL Wolfsburg (Bundesliga)
Borussia Dortmund preview: Kovac and co need stone cold wins
If Borussia Dortmund are to make a serious challenge for the Bundesliga title, they simply cannot afford to drop many points in this second half of the season.
Niko Kovac and his men are nine points adrift of Bayern Munich despite losing just one match this entire season. Nevertheless, the pressure is on the visitors to beat Frankfurt and continue their unlikely push for the league crown.
In terms of injuries, Aaron Anselmino is currently out of action due to a muscle problem. Jobe Belilngham is suspended for Friday’s game, while Ramy Bensebaini is on international duty with Algeria.
Predicted lineup: Meyer (GK), Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson, Adeyemi, Brandt & Guirassy
Last five matches
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)
SC Freiburg 1-1 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Borussia Dortmund 2-2 FK Bodo/Glimt (UEFA Champions League)
Borussia Dortmund 2-0 TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)
Bayer 04 Leverkusen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)
Player to watch: Julian Brandt
The winter break came at the wrong time for Julian Brandt, who scored four goals in three games prior to the pause in fixtures.
The 29-year-old will be looking to pick up from where he left off when he takes on one of his favourite opponents. Brandt boasts nine goal contributions in 19 Bundesliga games against the Eagles, including five goals.