Frankfurt vs Bayern: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

Published at :December 7, 2023 at 3:50 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 12:14 AM

Bayern have the chance to go back on top of the Bundesliga table

In their recent clash, Eintracht Frankfurt faced a challenging away fixture against FC Augsburg, ultimately succumbing to a narrow 2-1 loss. Despite their efforts, Eintracht Frankfurt couldn’t secure a victory in that encounter, facing a resilient FC Augsburg side that managed to clinch the win on their home turf.

Later in the month of November, Bayern Munich secured a 1-0 win over FC Cologne in the Bundesliga, with their solitary goal coming from Kane during the match against their opponents. Kane’s goal proved decisive in ensuring Bayern Munich’s victory against FC Cologne, showcasing his pivotal contribution to the team’s success in that particular game.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 9 December 2023 at 6:30 PM GST (8:00 PM IST)

Location: Deutsche Bank Park

Form

Frankfurt (Bundesliga): D-W-D-L-L

Bayern Munich (Bundesliga): W-W-W-W-W

Player to Watch

Omar Marmoush (Frankfurt)

In this season, Marmoush has already scored six goals and, along with Maximilian Beier (TSG Hoffenheim) and Alassane Plea (Borussia Monchengladbach), has the 10th-most attempts on goal within the league. Omar Marmoush has been able to make one assist so far. With this result, the former rookie of the year leads the team statistics. The 24-year-old has been exceptional for Frankfurt, he has also helped the team to be in the top half of the Bundesliga table.

Harry Kane (Bayern Munich)

This season, Harry Kane has emerged as a standout player for Bayern Munich, proving to be an essential figure for their success. With an impressive tally of 18 goals in just 12 games, he currently leads the league in scoring. Bayern Munich faced challenges last season in finding a commanding presence in Tuchel’s system, but Kane’s arrival has filled that void and completed their team structure perfectly.

Match Facts

Frankfurt has 19 total goals in 13 games to rank ninth in the Bundesliga.
Bayern Munich rank first in the league with a +34 goal differential.
Bayern Munich scores 3.6 goals per match to rank first in the Bundesliga, while Eintracht Frankfurt concedes 1.2 per game to rank fourth.

Injury & Team News

Frankfurt are struggling with as many as six injuries to the players, some of them are expected to join the team by late December and few next year. Chandler, Rode, Futkeu are some of the players missing this match.

Buchmann, de Ligt, Sarr are the only players missing this match. All of them have been sidelined until next year due to hamstring and ligament injuried.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 31

Frankfurt wins – 5

Bayern wins – 22

Draws – 4

Predicted Lineup

Frankfurt predicted lineup:

K. Trapp; P. Max, W. Pacho, Koch, Tuta; Ebimbe, H. Larsson, P. Aaronson; A. Knauff, O. Marmoush, Buta

Bayern Munich predicted lineup:

Neuer; Sarr, Upamecano, Kim, Davies; Goretzka, Kimmich; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Kane

Match Prediction for Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich

The Eagles are strong contenders in this fixture. Their form, however, coming into this fixture is below average. In the last 5 games, they have won only 1 match. The Bavarians are favorites to win this fixture. Their form coming into this fixture is near excellent. They have lost none of their last 5 games and have also won most of the previous matches against Frankfurt.

Prediction: Frankfurt 0-2 Bayern Munich

Telecast

India – Sony Sports Network

UK– Sky Sports

US – ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes, Canal+

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