Eintracht Frankfurt faces an uphill battle to reverse their poor run of form as they host Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Conversely, Bayern, who had their last match postponed, aim to capitalize on the opportunity to climb higher in the league standings.
Match Preview:
Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent form has been cause for concern, with the team experiencing a string of defeats in various competitions.
Their struggles have been particularly evident in the Bundesliga, where they suffered consecutive 2-1 losses against formidable opponents.
Despite dominating possession and creating scoring opportunities, Frankfurt has struggled to convert chances into goals, leaving them in a precarious position.
On the other hand, Bayern Munich has been eager to capitalize on any opportunity to climb up the Bundesliga standings.
With a chance to overtake the league leaders, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern is approaching the match with a clear objective in mind.
The team’s offensive prowess and solid defensive record make them strong contenders for claiming victory on Saturday.
Form Guide:
Eintracht Frankfurt:
- Bundesliga form: W-D-W-D-L-L
- All competitions form: W-D-L-L-L-L
Bayern Munich:
- Bundesliga form: W-W-W-W-W-W
- All competitions form: L-W-W-W-W-D
Team News:
Eintracht Frankfurt:
- Frankfurt will miss Sebastian Rode due to an ongoing calf injury, alongside Chandler, Hauge, and Skhiri due to muscle strains.
- Defensive concerns might lead Toppmoller to consider a tactical shift to fortify the backline against Bayern.
Bayern Munich:
- Bayern will be without Sarr and De Ligt due to knee issues, while Buchmann continues to recover from a thigh problem.
- With a fully fit squad, Tuchel is likely to field his strongest lineup.
Possible Lineups:
Eintracht Frankfurt Possible Starting XI: (5-4-1)
Trapp;
Buta, Tuta, Koch, Pacho, Max;
Chaibi, Dina Ebimbe, Larsson, Knauff;
Marmoush
Bayern Munich Possible Starting XI: (4-2-3-1)
Neuer;
Mazraoui, Upamecano, Kim, Davies;
Kimmich, Goretzka;
Sane, Musiala, Coman;
Kane
Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 0-3 Bayern Munich
Frankfurt’s ongoing poor form could be capitalized on by Bayern, who are in better shape and aim to claim the top spot.
With Bayern’s attacking prowess and solid defensive record, they are poised to secure a comfortable victory and potentially take over the league’s lead.