Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich

Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 13/8

Bookmaker: Dachbet

Hoping to find a way back to the top of the Bundesliga table this weekend, Bayern Munich will travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday afternoon.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Starting with the hosts, while Eintracht Frankfurt might have their sights still set on securing a top-six return this season, the Eagles find themselves in the midst of a real Bundesliga blip. Opening up December with a nightmare performance away at Augsburg as they eventually slumped to a 2-1 loss, Dino Toppmoller appears to have some mounting pressure on his shoulders. Marking their return from November’s international break with another 2-1 defeat at the hands of Stuttgart, the former Europa League champions should be bracing themselves for a heavyweight challenge here. Hit with a woeful 6-1 drumming when they last welcomed Bayern Munich to Deutsche Bank Park 16 months ago, the one-time RB Leipzig coach has also seen his downbeat squad suffer back-to-back defeats in front of their own supporters.

Team News

Yet to make a single appearance since the end of September, Eintracht Frankfurt will once again be unable to call upon skipper Sebastian Rode. Likewise, Toppmoller’s men are still sweating over the fitness of Jens Petter Hauge and USA international Timothy Chandler.

While 24-year-old Omar Marmoush might have failed to notch a single Bundesliga strike since back on November 4th, the former Wolfsburg striker will spearhead Frankfurt’s charge this weekend. Ex-Bayern Munich star Mario Gotze could be handed a full recall.

Bayern Munich

As for the visitors, while Bayern Munich might face a real battle in their bid to make more Bundesliga history this season, Thomas Tuchel’s side are enjoying a stellar purple patch. Last seen in domestic action signing off November with a 1-0 victory away at Koln, the former Chelsea boss has seen his superstar squad gain a string of plaudits. Breezing their way to the Champions League knockout stage and tipped as a genuine European contender in 2024, Bayern will simply be looking to make another top-flight statement here. Mustering 13 points from their previous five appearances across all competitions, Tuchel’s men have also not suffered a single Bundesliga defeat from any of their first 12 domestic showdowns. Likewise, winning five of their last six contests away from the Allianz, the defending German champions should be smelling a potential opportunity this weekend.

Team News

Inching closer to a return from a hamstring injury that he sustained last month, Bayern Munich are hopeful that Jamal Musiala can make a first Bundesliga appearance since November 4th. However, the defending champions will be without Dutch defender Matthijs de Ligt due to a long-term knee issue.

Continuing to break a string of Bundesliga records and already notching 18 goals in his first 12 top-flight appearances, England skipper Harry Kane will once again spearhead Tuchel’s attack at Deutsche Bank Park.

Key Factors to Consider

• When Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich last met at Deutsche Bank Park in August 2022, Tuchel’s side claimed a thumping 6-1 victory.
• Likewise, Saturday’s guests have not suffered a single Bundesliga defeat in their first 12 top-flight appearances this season.
• England skipper Harry Kane has notched 18 strikes in his first 12 Bundesliga appearances this year.
• Eintracht Frankfurt have shipped seven strikes in their previous three showdowns at Deutsche Bank Park.
• Eight of the previous 10 meetings between Saturday’s opponents have finished with both teams finding the net.

Conclusion

Looking to find a way back to the top of the Bundesliga table on Saturday afternoon, Bayern Munich should be relishing a trip to Frankfurt this weekend. Unbeaten in all of their first 12 Bundesliga appearances this season, Tuchel’s side will certainly be excited by their most recent trip to Deutsche Bank Park. Breezing their way to a stunning 6-1 romp when they last travelled to the Eagles back in August 2022, we are expecting a similar outcome for the defending German champions here.

Verdict: Bayern Munich win & Both teams to score

Best Odds: 13/8

Bookmaker: Dachbet