RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Predicted lineup, injury news, head-to-head, telecast

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Published at :January 11, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Modified at :January 13, 2024 at 11:39 AM

Bundesliga is back after the winter break

Hoping to mark their return from the festive break with a statement, RB Leipzig will welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the Red Bull Arena on Saturday afternoon. RB Leipzig might have been disappointed after signing off 2023 with a 1-1 stalemate against Werder Bremen, Marco Rose’s men were enjoying a bright Bundesliga flurry over the final few weeks. They will be eager to bet back to business and give their all for their winning run.

As for the visitors, while Eintracht Frankfurt might have signed off 2023 with a 2-1 victory at home against Borussia Monchengladbach, the Eagles have continued to struggle with their constancy this season. Although Dino Toppmoller’s men might have opened the New Year battling it out in the top-six chase, they have lost six of their previous eight appearances across all competitions.

Shockingly crashing out of the DFP Pokal last month at the hands of lower-league Saarbrucken, Frankfurt have continued to show a string of glaring issues on the road. Toppmoller’s squad are set for a tough challenge this weekend.

Kick-Off:

Saturday, 13th, Jan 2024, 08:00 PM (IST), 02:30 PM (GMT), 09:30 AM (EST)

Location: Red Bull Arena Leipzig

Form

RB Leipzig Form (All Competitions): D-W-W-W-W

Eintracht Frankfurt Form (All Competitions): L-W-L-L-W

Players to Watch

Luis Openda (RB Leipzig)

He’s got strength, he’s got pace and he’s got a deadly shot in him. When it comes to analysing Openda’s playstyle, he can be best described as a central forward who can play as a winger on either side. He is an excellent dribbler and it is one of his best attributes. He offers a lot of counter-attacking threats and he never disappoints with his finishing ability. He is in fine form and will be difficult for the opponents to stop him.

Mario Gotze (Eintracht Frankfurt)

He is known for his speed, technique, dribbling skills and playmaking capabilities. He is a versatile player and can play at various attacking positions. He will be a key player for this match as his playmaking capabilities can harm opponents.

Match Facts

In the Bundesliga, RB Leipzig have 4 successive home wins.
The most common result of matches between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt when RB Leipzig are playing at home is 2-1. 3 matches have ended with this result.
Eintracht Frankfurt haven’t won any of their last 5 away matches.

Injury and Team News

Unable to recover from an extended shoulder issue during the festive break, RB Leipzig will once again be without the services of Spanish international Dani Olmo this weekend. Likewise, not featuring since sustaining a knee injury during September’s international break, Willi Orban will not feature here.

Not making a single appearance since the end of September, Eintracht Frankfurt will once again be without influential skipper Sebastian Rode. Likewise, Toppmoller will also be unable to call upon the duo of Timothy Chandler and Mehdi Loune.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 16

RB Leipzig: 5

Frankfurt: 4

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineup for RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt

RB Leipzig Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Blaswich(GK); Henrichs, Lukeba, Klostermann, Raum; Forsberg, Haidara, Kampl, Simons; Openda, Poulsen

Frankfurt Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Trapp(GK); Max, Pacho, Koch, Tuta; Dina, Gotze, Skhiri, Knauff; Chaibi, Marmoush

Match Prediction for RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt

Losing just one of their final seven Bundesliga appearances before the festive break, RB Leipzig will be looking to open 2024 with a statement of intent. Gaining a reputation for their continued success on home soil and winning all of their last six straight showdowns at the Red Bull Arena, a struggling Eintracht Frankfurt will face a real challenge here. The home side will come out as the winner in this match.

Prediction: RB Leipzig 2-1 Frankfurt

Telecast

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Sky Sports

USA: ESPN

Nigeria: SportyTV

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Manav Chowdhury

Manav, currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science Engineering, combines his analytical mindset with a love for high-octane action. He always stays updated with the latest from his favorite sports, whether it’s the strategic brilliance on the football field, the adrenaline-fueled drama of F1, or the raw intensity of the octagon.