- Date and Time: October 6, 16:30 GMT+1
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern München Preview
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt is currently in second place in the German Bundesliga standings, just one point behind Bayern München. Dino Toppmöller’s team is also second in terms of expected points, indicating that their positive results are not just luck.
That said, Frankfurt has yet to face teams from the top ten of the table, making their upcoming clash against Bayern their first true test of the campaign.
The main strength of Die Adler is their ability to build positional attacks in a 4-2-3-1 formation, creating numerous combinations between the lines of the opposing defense. Additionally, Eintracht is adept at launching quick attacks, often meeting their opponents in their own half of the pitch.
𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 ⚽🦅#SGE pic.twitter.com/KmA0880ZEf
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) October 2, 2024
Especially impressive is 22-year-old Hugo Ekitiké, who has scored four goals and provided four assists in the current season. The Frenchman possesses high speed and the ability to timely open up behind the opponents’ defense. Given his current form, Ekitiké looks poised to surpass the 10-goal mark this season.
However, Frankfurt struggle with defensive lapses in almost every match, mainly due to the defenders’ inconsistent play when dealing with crosses into the penalty area. Dino Toppmöller’s team occasionally defends too passively in a low block, allowing their opponents to exploit this weakness successfully.
Final training session! ✅#SGE | #BJKSGE | #UEL pic.twitter.com/3mxEJbofKp
— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) October 2, 2024
Keeping a clean sheet against Bayern will be a monumental challenge for Frankfurt, and their defensive inconsistencies could be a key factor in the outcome.
Bayern München
After easy victories over Holstein Kiel, Dynamo Zagreb, and Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich seemed ready to win every match, as their attacking line seemed unstoppable.
However, Vincent Kompany’s team faced tougher opposition in their matches against Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Aston Villa than in previous games. These teams were well-prepared, and Bayern struggled to create the usual number of clear-cut chances.
𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭
This Sunday we’re back in #Bundesliga action away at Frankfurt! 🔥#FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/2FltNzIo1d
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) October 3, 2024
Their main strategy was to overload the opponent’s penalty area and quickly press when losing possession. This tactic worked well against weaker teams but didn’t cause any problems for Bayer and Villa.
Bayern tried to rely on individual brilliance to unlock these defenses, with players making fast, sharp passes into dangerous areas. However, overall these efforts were not effective against the well-organized defensive blocks set up by Xabi Alonso and Unai Emery.
💬 “We’ve got a lot of games coming up and we need every individual. Of course we are disappointed and we have to learn from our mistakes today. It’s still early in the season.” pic.twitter.com/bWNhuvrEyg
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) October 3, 2024
As a result, Bayern München only managed to score one goal in their last two matches.
Additionally, in some cases, Bayern still allowed opponents to launch quick counterattacks. This issue stemmed from Kompany’s team attacking with great force and often not leaving enough players on their own half to stop the opponents’ counterattacks.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern München Prediction
- Pick: Bayern Munich to win
- Odds: 1.5 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Bayern München
Bayern Munich enters this fixture as the clear favorite, as the visitors’ defense is unlikely to stop the hosts’ powerful attacking line.
Eintracht has shown defensive weaknesses in matches against lesser opposition, such as Holstein Kiel and Viktoria Plzeň. This raises significant doubts about whether the hosts can stop Jamal Musiala, Michael Olise, or Harry Kane.
💬 The Boss after #AVLFCB. pic.twitter.com/CFsSYKfm4V
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) October 2, 2024
At the same time, Bayern is capable of neutralizing opponents’ positional attacks through pressing. Most importantly, the level of the guests’ squad is significantly higher than that of the hosts, so we confidently predict Bayern München to win.
Given Bayern’s motivation to bounce back after a frustrating match against Aston Villa, we confidently predict a Bayern München victory in this encounter.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern München Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Harry Kane will score the goal
- Odds: 1.72 (22Bet)
Harry Kane missed several scoring opportunities against Leverkusen and Aston Villa but is expected to capitalize on his chances against Frankfurt’s vulnerable defense.
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