Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Dortmund are having a nightmare of a season.

A high-flying Eintracht Frankfurt will welcome a struggling Borussia Dortmund to their fortress for their 18th Bundesliga fixture of the season. Frankfurt are off to one of the best starts in the German top flight and have been a dominant force so far. They have managed to remain undefeated in seven of their eight home games so far and will look to continue the same come Sunday. The Eagles are placed third in the standings with 33 points in 17 games.

Borussia Dortmund on the contrary are experiencing one of the worst league campaigns. Things have gone from bad to worse for the eight-time champions. They are seeking a revival and it has to come now or things can go downhill.

The Prussians have not had one of the best away forms in the league having faced four defeats already on the road. They come into this game on the back of two defeats, including a 4-2 defeat against relegation prone Holstein Kiel. 

Kick Off

Saturday, January 18, 1:00 AM IST

Venue: Deutsche Bank Park

Form

Eintracht Frankfurt (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-L

Borussia Dortmund (in all competitions): L-L-W-D-L

Players to watch 

Hugo Ekitiké (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Hugo Ekitiké has been one of the top-performing players for Eintracht Frankfurt this season. He has been highly influential up front and has played a crucial role in fueling Frankfurt to one of their finest starts in the Bundesliga. The Frenchman is known for his pace, physicality and positioning.

Standing at 6‘2, the striker possesses a lot of danger inside the box. He has 12 goals and six assists across all competitions, and with Omar Marmoush rumoured to be making a move to the Etihad, Ekitike has to step up to the occasion even more. 

Hugo Ekitike is loving life with Eintracht Frankfurt 👌The French striker is on 🔥#UEL pic.twitter.com/JKAAMdXUxq

— DW Sports (@dw_sports) November 7, 2024

Jamie Gittens (Borussia Dortmund)

The 20-year-old forward has grown leaps and bounds in stature and confidence this season. He has been the point of difference for his side on a lot of occasions and has to shoulder the responsibility to bring Dortmund back on track. Gittens ticks the requirements of a modern day forward and has a very bright future ahead of him.

He has scored 11 goals across all competitions, including two goals in the last two games. Moreover, he also has three assists to show for his efforts.

78' Jamie aus der Distanz, noch genug Zeit!#KSVBVB 3:2 pic.twitter.com/8Tbpq5BAw0

— Borussia Dortmund (@BVB) January 14, 2025

Match facts

• This fixture averages three goals per game
• The last time Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Borussia Dortmund was back in 2021
• Dortmund have scored 22 goals in their last seven meetings against Frankfurrt

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Eintracht Frankfurt to win – 6/5 by betfair
• Tip 2: Hugo Ekitiké to score anytime – 6/4 by bet365
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 9/20 by CORAL

Injury & Team News

Aurele Amenda is set to miss the game for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Meanwhile, Dortmund will come into this game without the services of Niklas Sule while Filippo Mane remains doubtful. 

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 43

Eintracht Frankfurt wins – 7

Borussia Dortmund wins – 25

Draws – 11

Predicted Line-up 

Eintracht Frankfurt (4-4-2): 

Trapp (GK); Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Nkounkou; Knauff, Larsson, Dahoud, Brown; Uzun, Ekitike

Borussia Dortmund (4-1-3-2):

Kobel (GK); Couto, Can, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Nmecha; Malen, Brandt, Gittens; Beier, Guirassy

Prediction

The hosts have enjoyed a better run of form this season while Dortmund are struggling to find their form. Therefore, we expect this game to go Eintracht Frankfurt’s way.

Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-2 Borussia Dortmund

Telecast

India – SonyLiv, Sony Sports Network

UK – Sky Sports Mix, Sky Go UK

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – StarTimes App, Canal+ Sport 1 Afrique

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