Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Prediction, Lineups, Preview and Team News | Bundesliga, January 17, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Preview
- Tournament: Bundesliga
- Date: Friday, Jan 17
- Kick-off Time: 07:30 pm GMT
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt is set to host Borussia Dortmund on Friday in the 18th game of the Bundesliga in a bid to retain their position in the Champions League spot. They come into this game after defeating Freiburg 4-1 at home. Omar Marmoush was the star player in the game scoring one and assisting two. The home side had eight shots on target with an xG of 2.47. Meanwhile, Dortmund come into this game after two back to back defeats from Holstein Kiel and Leverkusen. In both games they put up a nightmare display, which has put pressure on the manager Nuri Sahin.
Sahin’s team has been performing inconsistently but their upcoming game presents them an opportunity to climb higher. They currently sit ninth in the table with seven wins, six losses and four draws. In the last game, they suffered miserably against opponents, who were lingering in the relegation zone. They away team recorded 16 shots out of which only four were on target. Giovanni Reyna and Jamie Gittens found the back of the net for their team but was not enough to get a victory.
Meanwhile, Eintracht Frankfurt are placed third in the league table with 33 points and might be eyeing the Champions League spot this season. They are six points behind league leaders Bayern Munich, who have played a game less. Out of the 17 games Frankfurt have won 10, lost four and drew four.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
Frankfurt does not have much of an injury issue to deal with. They only have Aurele Amenda on the treatment table with a long-term knee injury. One of the major things would be whether Omar Marmoush will be included in the squad or not due to transfer links with Manchester City. The striker is expected to complete his move to the English club this weekend.
Dortmund Team News
Former Brighton star Pascal Gross is expected to return after serving a two match suspension due to a straight red card against Wolfsburg prior to the new year break. In the injury list their is only Niklas Sule, suffering from an ankle injury and Karim Adeyemi will be out with a flu. Giovanni Reyna could be handed a full recall and bagging 13 goals across all competitions since arriving from Stuttgart last summer, Serhou Guirassy will lead the line.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Predicted Lineup
Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Kevin Trapp
Defenders: Arthur Theate, Robin Koch, Tuta, Nnamdi Collins
Midfielders: Knauff, Mahmoud Dahoud, Gotze, Ellyes Skhiri
Attackers: Omar Marmoush, Hugo Ekitike
Dortmund Predicted Lineup
Goalkeeper: Kobel
Defenders: Couto, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini
Midfielders: Gross, Nmecha
Forwards: Beier, Reyna, Bynoe-Gittens; Guirassy
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Head-to-Head Record
Both the team have faced each other 30 times and Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged victorious five times, while Borussia Dortmund has won 19 times. six matches have ended in a draw.
| Date | Match | League |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| 17 Mar 2024 | Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
| 22 Apr 2023 | Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt | Bundesliga |
| 29 Oct 2022 | Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund | Bundesliga |
Key Players to Watch Out in Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund
Serhou Guirassy (Dortmund)
The striker from Guniea has been in a decent form for his side scoring seven goals in 14 games in the league this season. He has been a very impactful player for Nuri Sahin since he arrived from VfB Stuttgart this summer.
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
One of the first names on the team sheet is Hugo Ekitike, a striker for Eintracht Frankfurt who will undoubtedly be a key member of Dino Toppmöller’s squad this season. So far this season, the youthful striker has been in incredible form, scoring eight goals and dishing out three assists in 16 games this season.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Prediction
While Eintracht Frankfurt does not have a great record against Borussia Dortmund but they will have high hopes this time considering the form their opposition has been in. Dortmund will look to put up a fight and secure full three points but seems to be difficult on paper.
Predicted Score: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Dortmund
Where to Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | ESPN Plus |
| UK | Sky Sports Football |
| India | Sony |
| Germany | Sports 1 |
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Q. When is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund?
A. The Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund game will be played on January 17, at Deutsche Bank Park.
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Q. What is the predicted score in Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund?
A. The predicted score for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund is 2-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Dortmund?
A. Both the team have faced each other 30 times and Eintracht Frankfurt has emerged victorious five times, while Borussia Dortmund has won 19 times. six matches have ended in a draw.