Eintracht Frankfurt will hope to get their Bundesliga campaign back on track with a victory against hosts Freiburg at Europa-Park Stadion on Sunday.
After finishing third last season, Frankfurt find themselves in eighth place with nine points from six league matches, whereas the home side are ninth with eight points following their 0-0 stalemate with Borussia Monchengladbach on October 5.
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Freiburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt prediction: Resurgent hosts face vulnerable guests
Key stats
- Freiburg are unbeaten in six games, drawing each of their last three while winning their prior three, keeping just two clean sheets.
- Eintracht Frankfurt have conceded the most goals in the Bundesliga (16) and have conceded at least three times in each of their past four games, as well as in four of their last five matches.
- The visitors have scored at least three goals in six of their nine fixtures this term, while Freiburg have failed to keep a clean sheet in their four home outings.
Correct score prediction: Freiburg 2-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Freiburg may have proven their resilience in recent weeks, but they have struggled for wins of late, and perhaps they could be held to a draw by the visitors.
Eintracht Frankfurt's record at the back is concerning, but while they could concede multiple goals on the weekend, their offensive firepower may help them earn a point.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Freiburg narrowly predicted to win by the bookmakers
- HOME: 6/4 (2.5) – 40%%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.5) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 8/5 (2.6) – 38.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Freiburg are the expected winner of this clash, with a probability of 40%, but the bookmakers believe that Sunday's match could be a close contest, with Eintracht Frankfurt given a 38.5% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Eintracht Frankfurt dominate recent games
Eintracht Frankfurt have not experienced a loss in this fixture since April 2022, a period encompassing three draws and three wins, with the Eagles emerging victorious in their last two.
In the sides' past 16 encounters, Freiburg have only emerged as winners twice, and they have conceded at least three times in their three most recent clashes with Frankfurt.
Freiburg preview: Strong form after poor start
Freiburg's unbeaten streak is an impressive turnaround from their performances at the start of the campaign considering they lost two of their opening three matches, including their first two in the Bundesliga.
Predicted lineup: Atubolu (GK), Kubler, Ginter, Lienhart, Makengo, Eggestein, Osterhage, Beste, Manzambi, Grifo & Adamu
Last five results:
- Borussia Monchengladbach 0-0 Freiburg
- Bologna 1-1 Freiburg
- Freiburg 1-1 Hoffenheim
- Freiburg 2-1 Basel
- Werder Bremen 0-3 Freiburg
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Worrying early signs
Eintracht Frankfurt have already lost three games in six Bundesliga matches this season, as many as they did in their first 14 league outings of 2024-25.
Centre-backs Robin Koch and Arthur Theate have failed to impress this campaign, and they will need to be at their best on Sunday if the Eagles are to win.
Predicted lineup: Santos (GK), Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown, Skhiri, Chaibi, Doan, Uzun, Bahoya & Burkardt
Last five results:
- Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Bayern Munich
- Atletico Madrid 5-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Borussia Monchengladbach 4-6 Eintracht Frankfurt
- Eintracht Frankfurt 3-4 Union Berlin
- Eintracht Frankfurt 5-1 Galatasaray
Player to watch: Can Uzun
Can Uzun will be key to Eintracht Frankfurt's chances of victory given he is the club's leading scorer this term, finding the back of the net six times in nine matches.
The 19-year-old has also provided four assists, though he has failed to score or assist in his side's last two games.