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Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund
Kickoff Time: 2025-01-18 03:30(HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
In the last match, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a resounding 4-1 victory against Freiburg at home, marking their second consecutive win in the league and elevating their position to third place in the Bundesliga standings. Frankfurt’s performance this season has been quite impressive, with a balanced display on both offensive and defensive ends. Their tactical approach primarily revolves around counter-attacks, while also showcasing excellent capabilities in positional play and set pieces. Notably, among all teams in the top five European leagues this season, Frankfurt has recorded the highest number of counter-attacks, and their conversion rate into goals is also the best. It is worth mentioning that Frankfurt’s top scorer, Omar Marmoush, has been outstanding. The 25-year-old Egyptian forward has made 17 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, scoring 15 goals. Marmoush not only excels in passing and shooting but also possesses a remarkable free-kick ability. Without a doubt, Marmoush is the absolute key player in Frankfurt’s attacking lineup.
On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund suffered a 2-4 defeat away to promoted side Holstein Kiel, marking their second consecutive loss in the league. In their last seven matches, they have only managed one win, three draws, and three losses, indicating a significant dip in form. It is noteworthy that Dortmund currently has many injuries, which has greatly weakened the overall strength of the team. However, losing to the second-to-last team in the standings puts Dortmund’s coach Nuri Sahin in a difficult position. This season, Dortmund under Sahin has frequently been caught out by opponents with quick attacks, clearly showing their strong offense but weak defense. Sahin’s substitutions during matches have also come under scrutiny. Additionally, Dortmund’s away performance has been criticized this season. In their eight away matches so far, Dortmund has only achieved a dismal record of one win, two draws, and five losses, which has resulted in them falling out of the title race early.
In terms of competitive form and overall performance, Frankfurt has convincingly outperformed Dortmund. Furthermore, Frankfurt has been particularly strong at home, recording five wins, two draws, and one loss in their eight home matches this season. Facing a struggling Dortmund away from home, Frankfurt is expected to secure all three points in this match.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Last 5 Games: WWLLL
25-01-15 Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 Freiburg
25-01-11 St. Pauli 0-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
24-12-21 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Mainz 05
24-12-16 RB Leipzig 2-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
24-12-13 Lyon 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Dortmund’s Last 5 Games: LLWDL
25-01-15 Holstein Kiel 4-2 Borussia Dortmund
25-01-11 Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Bayer Leverkusen
24-12-23 Wolfsburg 1-3 Borussia Dortmund
24-12-16 Borussia Dortmund 1-1 Hoffenheim
24-12-12 Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Barcelona
Head To Head Record:
24-08-25 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
24-03-18 Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
23-10-29 Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund
23-04-23 Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
22-10-30 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt to win