Bayern Munich is gearing up to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial Bundesliga encounter at the Allianz Stadium.
While Leverkusen may have clinched the title, Bayern aims to finish the season on a high note. Will Eintracht Frankfurt pose a threat to the Bavarians’ resurgence?
Match Preview
Frankfurt will visit the Allianz Stadium on Saturday, seeking a second consecutive league victory. The Eagles have performed well in recent encounters against Bayern.
Their positive record against Bayern Munich includes a remarkable 5-1 win earlier this season in the Bundesliga.
Frankfurt remains unfazed by Bayern’s current form. Three of their last six encounters with Bayern ended in victories for Eintracht Frankfurt.
Bayern Munich secured 12 points from their last six league matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only nine.
The Allianz Stadium has been formidable this season, with Bayern boasting a home record of 12 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, with a goal difference of +38. They have conceded just 11 goals at home while scoring 49 times.
Bayern leads the league in goals, tallying 87 so far. Of these, Harry Kane has scored 33, representing 38% of Bayern Munich’s goals in the 2023-24 Bundesliga season. He is on track to win the Golden Boot in Germany.
Eintracht Frankfurt accumulated eight points from their last six matches, scoring only eight goals. Despite scoring five against Bayern in the reverse fixture, they are not prolific scorers.
Frankfurt scored a total of 46 goals in 30 matches this season, conceding 40 goals.
Their last two away matches in the Bundesliga resulted in losses, with scores of 3-1 against Borussia Dortmund and 3-0 against Stuttgart. Out of the 40 goals conceded this season, 26 were away from home.
Omar Marmoush, Frankfurt’s forward, has contributed 11 goals and six assists this season, leading their attacking efforts. Ansgar Knauff has added seven goals to the tally.
With a Champions League semifinal first leg approaching, Thomas Tuchel might rest several players, with Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry likely unavailable due to injuries.
Prediction & Analysis:
Despite potential squad rotation, Bayern Munich remains the favorite to clinch victory at home.
Our algorithm forecasts a closely contested affair, with Bayern edging Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1.
Expect Harry Kane to make his mark once again, continuing his prolific goal-scoring form for the Bavarians.
- Bayern Munich 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
