Frankfurt vs Dortmund Prediction
🔊 In the German Cup, Eintracht Frankfurt host Borussia Dortmund in a Round of 16 clash. The hosts will rely on their attacking prowess and the experience of their leaders, including Jonathan Burkardt, who has already found the net this season and knows how to pose a threat in the final third. Meanwhile, the visitors aim to extend their cup-winning streak, but they face some concerns in their attacking lineup: Serhou Guirassy is experiencing a dip in form, and the coach is considering lineup rotations. Expect a vibrant and dynamic match with quick transitions from defense to attack.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 17 January 2025 and ended with a 2-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (Eintracht were the home side):
- possession percentage: 32% vs 68%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊 Analytical review of previous official matches between Eintracht and Borussia Dortmund:
- 40 matches played;
- home wins - 7, away wins - 23, draws - 10;
- goals scored (home/away) - 46 to 86;
- average total goals per match - 3.3.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Bundesliga, with Eintracht hosting St. Pauli. The game concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Eintracht vs St. Pauli):
- possession: 51% vs 49%;
- corners: 1 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
🔴 In the previous round of the DFB-Pokal, Eintracht Frankfurt made easy work of Engers from the Oberliga, securing a 5-0 victory on the road. Goals came from Jean-Matthieu Baouia, Ritsu Doan (who netted a brace), Elie Wahi, and Paxten Aaronson, allowing the Frankfurt side to advance comfortably to the Round of 32. Heading into the clash with Dortmund, the Eagles are in high spirits following their first clean sheet of the season: in the 8th round of the Bundesliga, they defeated St. Pauli 2-0, thanks to a first-half brace from Jonathan Burkardt. Currently, the team sits in 6th place in the league with 13 points: 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. This progress gives Frankfurt confidence as they face one of the tournament favorites in the cup tie.
Match Results: Eintracht Frankfurt
Borussia Dortmund Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Bundesliga, where Borussia Dortmund hosted Cologne. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for Dortmund.
Here are the match statistics (Borussia Dortmund vs Cologne):
- Possession: 70% vs 30%;
- Corners: 17 vs 2;
- Fouls: 10 vs 8;
- Yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- Shots on target: 9 vs 0.
🟡 In the DFB-Pokal Round of 32, Borussia Dortmund narrowly edged past Third Division side Essen away from home with a 1-0 victory. The only goal came from Serhou Guirassy, though the forward is currently not in top form, having failed to score in five consecutive matches. Coach Niko Kovac may consider rotating the attacking lineup. In the recent Bundesliga round, Dortmund also secured a win; in the 8th round, the "Black and Yellows" struggled but managed to defeat Cologne 1-0. Maximilian Bayer scored the decisive goal in the 96th minute, earning the team three points and boosting morale ahead of their cup clash with Eintracht. Currently, Dortmund sit 4th in the league standings with 17 points: five wins, two draws, and a single loss to Bayern Munich.
Match Results: Borussia Dortmund
Prediction for the 1st half
First-Half Stats: Eintracht (home) vs Borussia Dortmund (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 5 vs 5;
- losses: 5 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 4;
- average first-half total: 2.9 (scored - 1.5, conceded - 1.4) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.3).
- Eintracht have scored in the first half at home in their last 7 head-to-head meetings against these teams.
- Eintracht have netted in the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 23, Draws - 10.
- Eintracht have failed to win at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters.
- Eintracht have failed to secure a win in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings.
- Borussia Dortmund are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Borussia Dortmund have not lost on the road in 6 of their last 7 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by hosts - 1.15, by visitors - 2.15;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at the home team's ground - 13 times.
- Borussia Dortmund have scored more than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head meetings.
Corners Prediction
Eintracht: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 9; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.8; at home - 3.2.
Borussia Dortmund: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 6, away - 6;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; away - 4.2.
- Eintracht have delivered more than 3.5 corners at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 4.06 (2.03 for hosts and 2.03 for guests);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.21 (2.32 for hosts and 1.89 for guests).
Eintracht: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.9; at home - 1.4.
Borussia Dortmund: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; away - 2.
- Total under 4.5 yellow cards has occurred in Borussia Dortmund's last 8 matches consecutively.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 40;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At the home team's ground - 13 times.
- Eintracht have both scored and conceded at home in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters.
⭐ Editor's Prediction
This match promises to be tense and unpredictable. Eintracht Frankfurt approach the game with confidence after their victory over St. Pauli, but Toppmöller's side, despite their attacking stability, face significant defensive challenges and rarely control the game entirely. Dortmund, even with Serhou Guirassy's dip in form, are in fighting shape. The "Bees" have a knack for showing grit in cup matches and can launch rapid, dangerous counterattacks. We anticipate a sharp and evenly matched contest with opportunities on both sides. Our prediction: both teams to score (yes). Our editorial leans towards a Dortmund win in regular time - 2-1.
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