Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim prediction, odds & betting tips 24/01/2026

The battle for the top four gets intense this Saturday as Eintracht Frankfurt welcome an in-form Hoffenheim side to the Deutsche Bank Park. 

Can the hosts end their rotten run of results, or will the visitors solidify their place in the top four? Read our Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim prediction and preview to find out, but don’t forget to also check out our other Bundesliga predictions here. 

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim prediction: Visitors eye European return

Key Stats

Six of Frankfurt’s last seven matches saw both teams rattle the net. 

Eight of Frankfurt’s last 11 games saw over 2.5 goals. 

Hoffenheim conceded in five of their last seven victories. 

Hoffenheim are looking for their first Champions League appearance since the 2018-19 season.

Correct score prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Hoffenheim

Winning seven of their last 10 Bundesliga matches has allowed Hoffenheim to climb into the podium places. While a title bid is certainly not on the cards (with the team 17 points behind Bayern Munich), Christian Ilzer’s men will be eyeing up a European return.

Eintracht Frankfurt have got home advantage, but their current form is worrying. The hosts have only managed one win in 10 competitive matches, slumping to seventh spot in the Bundesliga. 

Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies stumped ahead of derby

HOME: 81/50 (2.62) – 38.20%

DRAW: 27/10 (3.70) – 27.00%

AWAY: 7/5 (2.40) – 41.70%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Looking at those Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim odds, it is clear that the bookmakers are really not sure which way this game is going to go. The hosts are slight favourites, but only by narrow margins. 

If you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.

Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Frankfurt

Unbeaten in this fixture in five meetings, Eintracht Frankfurt will be feeling confident. The Eagles have won four of those matches, including the last meeting which took place in August.

Hoffenheim have not beaten Frankfurt since May 2023, and they have not won this fixture away from home since 2016.

Germany Bundesliga I 30/08/25

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Eintracht Frankfurt

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Eintracht Frankfurt

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TSG Hoffenheim

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TSG Hoffenheim

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Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Injury problems mounting for hosts

One of the reasons behind Frankfurt’s dip in results has been their long list of injuries – a list that still has five players on it. 

Striker Michy Batshuayi has been struggling with a foot injury since December, while defender Elias Baum has made just one Bundesliga appearance this season due to his knee problem. 

Jonathan Burkardt, Timothy Chandler and Younes Ebnoutalib are also out of action with injuries, further complicating Frankfurt’s squad situation.

Predicted lineup: Santos (GK), Kristensen, Collins, Koch, Theate, Larsson, Skhiri, Doan, Chaibi, Brown & Kalimuendo

Last five matches

Qarabag FK 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (UEFA Champions League)

SV Werder Bremen 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)

VfB Stuttgart 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)

Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund (Bundesliga)

Hamburger SV 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga)

Hoffenheim preview: Visitors on the rise

Three wins from four games, 10 goals scored, just one conceded – Hoffenheim’s recent record is excellent and they will be looking to stay on that upward trajectory.

In terms of injuries, Adam Hlozek is struggling with a calf problem, while Japanese defender Koki Machida is out with a knee injury. Both men have missed the majority of the season. 

Predicted lineup: Baumann (GK), Hranac, Hajdari, Bernardo, Coufal, Avdullahu, Burger, Prass, Kramaric, Lemperle & Asllani

Last five matches

TSG Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayer 04 Leverkusen (Bundesliga)

TSG Hoffenheim 5-1 Borussia Mönchengladbach (Bundesliga)

VfB Stuttgart 0-0 TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)

TSG Hoffenheim 4-1 Hamburger SV (Bundesliga)

Borussia Dortmund 2-0 TSG Hoffenheim (Bundesliga)

Player to watch: Wouter Burger

Dutch midfielder Wouter Burger became the latest Hoffenheim player to score five times this season. His goal against Leverkusen proved to be the winning one as him men powered to a 1-0 success.

Scoring again this weekend would mark a great omen considering Hoffenheim have won each game in which the Dutchman has rattled the net. What's more, another goal would mark Bourger's best goal tally in a single league season in his career.