UNBELIEVABLE NEWS: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Borussia Dortmund – prediction, team news, lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt will host Borussia Dortmund at Deutsche Bank Park on Friday, January 17, 2025, in a pivotal Bundesliga clash. Frankfurt, currently third with 33 points, aims to close the nine-point gap to leaders Bayern Munich. Dortmund, sitting tenth with 25 points, seeks to rebound from recent setbacks.

 

Team News:

 

Eintracht Frankfurt: The team is dealing with potential lineup changes due to transfer developments. Forward Omar Marmoush is reportedly nearing a move to Manchester City, with negotiations expected to conclude imminently. As a result, Marmoush is unlikely to feature against Dortmund. Additionally, captain Sebastian Rode remains sidelined with a calf injury, and Kristijan Jakic is doubtful due to a knee issue.

 

Borussia Dortmund: Midfielder Emre Can is a doubt after sustaining a thigh injury in the recent loss to Holstein Kiel. If unavailable, Salih Özcan may step in. Julian Brandt is also expected to miss out due to a thigh problem. Defensive concerns persist with Julian Ryerson recovering from illness, and long-term absentees Julian Duranville, Mateu Morey, and Youssoufa Moukoko remain unavailable.

 

 

Predicted Lineups:

 

Eintracht Frankfurt:

 

Goalkeeper: Trapp

 

Defenders: Tuta, Koch, Pacho

 

Midfielders: Buta, Larsson, Skhiri, Knauff

 

Forwards: Götze, Chaibi, Ekitike

 

 

Borussia Dortmund:

 

Goalkeeper: Kobel

 

Defenders: Wolf, Hummels, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini

 

Midfielders: Nmecha, Özcan

 

Attackers: Malen, Reus, Adeyemi

 

Forward: Füllkrug

 

 

 

Match Prediction:

 

Frankfurt enters the match with momentum, having secured consecutive victories, including a 4-1 triumph over Freiburg. Their home form has been impressive, with only one loss in 12 matches across all competitions. Dortmund, conversely, has suffered back-to-back defeats, most recently a 4-2 loss to Holstein Kiel, and has struggled on the road this season.

 

Considering current form and home advantage, Frankfurt is favored to secure a victory. A 3-1 win for the hosts is a plausible outcome, with forward Hugo Ekitike, who has been in fine scoring form, l

ikely to make a significant impact.