Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | DFB-Pokal 2025-26

The Eagles will take on the Prussians in the second round of the DFB-Pokal.

Both sides will be aiming to go into the next stage of the DFB-Pokal.

Eintracht Frankfurt will be hoping to get a good result to end their poor run of home results. They recently faced a 1-5 defeat to Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League. Borussia Dortmund have a good record against Frankfurt, but facing a team like them in a knockout fixture will be a completely different challenge for them.

Last season, both teams won against each other by 2-0. This season as well, both teams are looking quite competitive.

Defensive lapses in the last few matches have been a concern for Eintracht Frankfurt. Surely they will look to not repeat the same mistakes. Currently, they are a bit out of form, but surely they are capable of beating the Yellow Army.

On the other hand, Borussia Dortmund faced its first league defeat against their rival Bayern Munich. Despite that loss, they won’t be feeling a lot of pressure going into this fixture, as they have been really good this season. Niko Kovac and his boys will be ready for the away game challenge, even though the atmosphere will surely make things complicated for them.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park
• Date: Tuesday, 28 October
• Kick-Off Time: 11:00 PM IST
• Referee: Sven Jablonski
• VAR: In Use

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Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Hugo Larsson (Eintracht Frankfurt)

The Swedish international has been a central figure in Eintracht Frankfurt’s midfield. He has taken a huge responsibility for leading the whole midfield. He is tasked with dictating the tempo and orchestrating play from deep.

Whether deployed as a defensive midfielder or in a box-to-box role, Larsson has adapted seamlessly. Technically gifted and tactically intelligent, Larsson can be classified as a progressive midfielder with a keen sense of control in high-pressure situations. In seven matches this season, he has provided two assists.

Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund)

Nmecha possesses the ability to excel in various midfield positions. He has showcased his versatility throughout his career by featuring in different roles on the pitch. This flexibility highlights Nmecha’s wide-ranging skill set and his capacity to contribute effectively in different areas of the pitch.

As a midfielder, he displays exceptional dynamism on the field. He is in fine form and surely will be a big problem for the home side. In 10 matches this season, he has scored four goals and provided one assist.

Match Facts

• The last five games’ average goals per match between these two sides is 4.8.
• In the last five fixtures between these two teams, Frankfurt won one, one ended in a draw, and Dortmund won three games.
• Last season, in the league, Dortmund won at home, and Frankfurt won at their home.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – Borussia Dortmund to win this fixture – 17/8 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

The home team remain without forward Jessic Ngamkgma, who continues his recovery. Elias Baum and Oscar Hojlund are also out due to injuries. The rest of the players are fit to play against the Yellow Army.

Emre Can is doubtful for this match; there are no other injury concerns for the visitors, as the rest of the Dortmund squad is fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 42

Eintracht Frankfurt: 8

Borussia Dortmund: 23

Draws: 11

Predicted Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Zetterer (GK); Amenda, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Gotze, Larsson, Brown; Doan, Bahoya; Knauff

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

Kobel (GK); Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy

Match Prediction

Both sides will be looking to go into the next round of the DFB Pokal, and we can expect this to be a very competitive fixture. Quality-wise, there isn’t a big difference between these two sides, but Dortmund have got some great results against Frankfurt in the last few matches.

Despite playing away from home, most probably Dortmund will win and go to the next round.

Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Borussia Dortmund

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