Borussia Dortmund vs Frankfurt Preview, Prediction, Lineups and Team News | Bundesliga
Preview
- Date – Saturday, August 24, 2024
- Kick-off Time – 05:30 pm GMT
- Venue – Signal-Iduna-Park
Nuri Sahin is set to make his Bundesliga managerial debut as Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Westfalenstadion on Saturday. After a disappointing 2023-24 season, where Dortmund finished fifth with 63 points, Sahin’s arrival brings a fresh wave of optimism to the club. His attacking style has already shown promise, highlighted by a 4-1 DFB-Pokal win against Phonix Lubeck.
Under Sahin, Dortmund will aim to be more proactive, a stark contrast to the cautious approach under former boss Edin Terzic, whose tactics were criticized after the team narrowly missed out on the 2022-23 Bundesliga title to Bayern Munich.
Frankfurt, who finished sixth last season, will look to build on their joint second-best league finish in the past 12 seasons. Despite a mixed end to the last campaign, Dino Toppmoller’s side started their season with a hard-fought 4-1 victory over Eintracht Braunschweig in the DFB-Pokal. However, their form in the final nine Bundesliga games of 2023-24 was shaky, with only one win.
As Sahin leads Dortmund into the new season, all eyes will be on how his side performs against a resilient Frankfurt team. This match marks the beginning of a new era for Dortmund, and Sahin will be eager to kick off his tenure with a victory.
Team News
Borussia Dortmund Team News
Borussia Dortmund head into their Bundesliga opener against Eintracht Frankfurt with a relatively clean bill of health. However, new signing Serhou Guirassy is sidelined due to a knee injury, which means he will miss the match. Additionally, Kjell Watjen remains a doubt for the game, potentially limiting Nuri Sahin’s options in the squad.
In Guirassy’s absence, Sahin might opt to start Maximilian Beier up front, flanked by Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Julian Brandt. This attacking trio will be tasked with leading Dortmund’s charge as they look to kick off their season with a strong performance at Westfalenstadion.
Frankfurt Team News
Eintracht Frankfurt have a few injury concerns of their own as they prepare to face Dortmund. Aurele Amenda and Marcel Wenig are not expected to be available until September, while Mehdi Loune is out until October, leaving gaps in Dino Toppmoller’s squad.
Despite these absences, Frankfurt is likely to field a strong lineup with Omar Marmoush, Mario Gotze, and Fares Chaibi supporting striker Hugo Ekitike. This attacking setup will aim to trouble Dortmund’s defense and secure a positive result on the road.
Predicted Lineups
Borussia Dortmund Predicted Lineup
Kobel (GK); Couto, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson; Can, Gross; Bynoe-Gittens, Sabitzer, Brandt; Beier.
Frankfurt Predicted Lineup
Trapp (GK); Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Nkounkou; Skhiri, Larsson; Marmoush, Gotze, Chaibi; Ekitike.
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Head-to-Head
Borussia Dortmund boast a dominant record against Eintracht Frankfurt, having won 26 of the last 46 encounters between the two teams. Historically, Dortmund have been even more successful, securing 50 Bundesliga victories over Frankfurt—more than against any other team in the competition. In contrast, Eintracht Frankfurt have managed just seven wins in their recent clashes with Dortmund, underscoring the hosts’ superiority in this fixture.
Here’s a table summarizing the last five fixtures between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt:
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 2024 | Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 3-1 |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund | 3-3 |
| 22 Apr 2023 | Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt | 4-0 |
| 29 Oct 2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund | 1-2 |
| 8 Jan 2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund | 2-3 |
Borussia Dortmund vs Frankfurt Prediction
With the support of the Yellow Wall, Nuri Sahin’s side is expected to make a strong start, capitalizing on their attacking prowess to create several chances.
While the transition to Sahin’s style may take some time, Dortmund should still find the back of the net multiple times. However, Eintracht Frankfurt, with their own attacking threats, could also carve out opportunities, possibly leading to a consolation goal. Thus, Borussia Dortmund looks set to kick start their new Bundesliga season with a win at Signal Iduna Park.
Predicted Score: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Frankfurt.
Betting tips and Odds (subject to change)
- Dortmund win – 1.75
- Frankfurt win – 4.25
- Draw – 4.00
- Odds source – Unibet
Where to Watch Borussia Dortmund vs Frankfurt Live?
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