Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund - prediction, team news, lineups

[(Eintracht Frankfurt) Strength]:
1. Eintracht Frankfurt have officially announced the signing of 23-year-old forward Kalimuendo from Nottingham Forest F.C. He has become the club's sixth new signing during the winter transfer window. This season, Kalimuendo made 14 appearances for Nottingham Forest F.C., scoring two goals.
2. Eintracht Frankfurt have achieved 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses at home so far this season, with a win rate of 57.1%. The team's home field advantage is still evident.

[(Eintracht Frankfurt) Neutral]:
1. Eintracht Frankfurt have seen 5 of their last 6 home games end with UNDER.

[(Eintracht Frankfurt) Weakness]:
1. Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 with Hamburger SV in their last match. The team's recent results have fluctuated between wins, losses, and draws, managing just one victory in their last six games, indicating a lack of strong competitive drive.
2. Eintracht Frankfurt have scored only 4 goals in their last 5 matches, indicating a clear decline in their attacking firepower, which has made it difficult for the team to secure victories.
3. Eintracht Frankfurt have conceded 10 goals in their last 5 matches, with their defensive line proving virtually nonexistent, highlighting an urgent need to improve their defensive capabilities.
4. The two sides have met 45 times in total, with Eintracht Frankfurt winning 8, drawing 12 and losing 25. Psychologically, they are completely at a disadvantage.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Strength]:
1. Borussia Dortmund center-back Anton, who missed the last two Bundesliga matches due to injury, is reportedly almost fully recovered and is expected to make his comeback in the upcoming fixture.
2. Borussia Dortmund defeated Borussia Monchengladbach 2-0 in their last game and have achieved an unbeaten record of 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 4 matches, demonstrating a decent overall performance.
3. Borussia Dortmund have scored a total of 18 goals in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.8 goals per game. The team's overall offensive performance has been relatively stable.
4. After the first 15 matches, Borussia Dortmund have conceded only 12 goals (second only to Bayern Munich's 11), averaging less than one goal conceded per game. The team's defensive quality has been outstanding.
5. Borussia Dortmund have achieved 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss away from home this season, with a win rate of 50%. The team's away performance should not be underestimated.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Neutral]:
1. Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. have officially announced the return of veteran player Pascal Gross from Borussia Dortmund. Both parties have signed a contract valid until June 2027. Pascal Gross previously played for Brighton for several seasons, making 261 appearances, scoring 32 goals, and providing 53 assists. However, after joining Dortmund, he managed only 1 goal in 66 matches.

[(Borussia Dortmund) Weakness]:
1. Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Kobel was absent from the squad on Wednesday. Reports indicate that he left the training camp due to injury and is likely to miss the upcoming match against Eintracht Frankfurt.

[Tips]:
Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 with Hamburger SV in their last match and have managed just one win in their last six games, indicating a lack of strong competitive drive. They have struggled in both defense and offense, as they have scored only 4 goals while conceding 10 in their last five outings, leaving their defense virtually non-existent. Although they boast a 57.1% home win rate this season, they have won only 8 of their last 45 meetings against Borussia Dortmund, placing them at a clear historical disadvantage.

In contrast, Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory against Borussia Monchengladbach in their last match and remained unbeaten in their last four games. Their attack has been consistently productive, averaging 1.8 goals per game over the past 10 matches. Defensively, they have been even more impressive, conceding only 12 goals in the first 15 league rounds. Their away win rate stands at 50%, highlighting a formidable capability on away field.

Based on overall strength and current form, Borussia Dortmund are expected to secure an away victory.

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