Match Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Date and time: 24 Aug 2024 at 16:30 UTC
Stadium: Signal Iduna Park
Location: Dortmund
Referee: Felix Zwayer
Historical Head-to-Head (H2H):
– 2024-03-17: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
– 2023-10-29: Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund
– 2023-04-22: Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
– 2022-10-29: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
– 2022-01-08: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Borussia Dortmund
– 2021-08-14: Borussia Dortmund 5-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
– 2021-04-03: Borussia Dortmund 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
– 2020-12-05: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
– 2020-02-14: Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
– 2019-09-22: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Borussia Dortmund
Team Formations and Key Players:
Borussia Dortmund:
– Formation: Likely to play a 4-3-3 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel (1)
– Defenders: Waldemar Anton (3), Niklas Süle (25), Nico Schlotterbeck (4)
– Midfielders: Julian Ryerson (26), Emre Can (23), Pascal Groß (13), Jamie Bynoe-Gittens (43)
– Forwards: Marcel Sabitzer (20), Maximilian Beier (14), Julian Brandt (10)
– Key Players:
– Julian Brandt: Forward presence, creative playmaker
– Marcel Sabitzer: Offensive threat
– Gregor Kobel: Dependable goalkeeper
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Eintracht Frankfurt:
– Formation: Likely to play a 3-4-2-1 formation.
– Starters:
– Goalkeeper: Kevin Trapp (1)
– Defenders: Rasmus Kristensen (13), Robin Koch (4), Tuta (35), Niels Nkounkou (29)
– Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri (15), Hugo Larsson (16), Fares Chaibi (8), Omar Marmoush (7)
– Forwards: Mario Götze (27), Hugo Ekitike (11)
– Key Players:
– Mario Götze: Key midfield orchestrator
– Hugo Ekitike: Forward threat
– Kevin Trapp: Strong goalkeeping abilities
Recent Form:
Borussia Dortmund:
– Recent 4-1 win against 1. FC Phonix Lubeck in the DFB-Pokal.
– Solid friendly form: wins against Aston Villa (2-0) and Villarreal (2-2 draw).
Eintracht Frankfurt:
– Recent 4-1 win against Eintracht Braunschweig in the DFB-Pokal.
– Strong friendly run: wins against FSV Frankfurt (5-2) and Louisville City FC (4-0).
Strengths and Considerations:
Borussia Dortmund:
– Strengths: Strong offensive lineup, solid defensive core, home advantage.
– Considerations: Maintain defensive cohesion; capitalize on scoring chances.
Eintracht Frankfurt:
– Strengths: Capable of high-scoring games, resilient defense.
– Considerations: Focus on containing Dortmund’s potent attack; convert opportunities effectively.
Prediction:
Given Borussia Dortmund’s home advantage, historical record, and recent form:
– Final Score: Borussia Dortmund 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
– Predicted Scorers:
– Borussia Dortmund: Julian Brandt, Marcel Sabitzer, Maximilian Beier
– Eintracht Frankfurt: Hugo Ekitike, Mario Götze
Expect an entertaining, closely contested match with Borussia Dortmund edging out a narrow victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
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