Eintracht Frankfurt and Augsburg will clash in a crucial Bundesliga match on Saturday at Deutsche Bank Park. Both teams come into the game with contrasting recent performances, each seeking to improve their league standings.
Current Standings and Recent Performances
Eintracht Frankfurt currently occupies the seventh position in the Bundesliga with 21 points. The team’s recent form has been disappointing, highlighted by a heavy 6-0 defeat to RB Leipzig on December 6. This loss was part of a troubling trend for Frankfurt, who have won only three of their last 14 matches, suffering seven defeats in that span.
Meanwhile, Augsburg sits in 14th place with 13 points. They recently secured a 2-0 victory against Bayer Leverkusen, providing a much-needed boost. However, the team has experienced struggles on the road, having won only one of their last five away matches.
Defensive Concerns for Frankfurt
Frankfurt’s defense has been a significant concern, conceding 15 goals over their last five matches across all competitions. They have also allowed nine goals in the crucial closing stages of these games, indicating issues with maintaining concentration. This trend has put added pressure on head coach Dino Toppmoller, who is looking for solutions to reinforce his attack, especially with key strikers Michy Batshuayi and Jonathan Burkardt sidelined due to injuries.
Augsburg’s Recent Results
Augsburg’s recent form shows some promise, with two wins in their last three matches while maintaining two clean sheets. They have faced difficulties in away games, which they will aim to overcome in this fixture. Their only injury concern is center-back Jeffrey Gouweleeuw, providing otherwise positive team news ahead of the match.
Predicted Lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt Expected Lineup:
- Zetterer
- Collins
- Koch
- Theate
- Kristensen
- Skhiri
- Chaibi
- Brown
- Doan
- Gotze
- Knauff
Augsburg Expected Lineup:
- Dahmen
- Banks
- Matsima
- Schlotterbeck
- Fellhauer
- Jakic
- Massengo
- Giannoulis
- Rieder
- Claude-Maurice
- Kade
Match Prediction
As both teams prepare for this encounter, Eintracht Frankfurt is slightly favored to win, backed by their home advantage. However, their defensive vulnerabilities must be addressed if they are to secure all three points. The predicted scoreline is a narrow 2-1 victory for Frankfurt.
This match is vital for both teams as they aim for higher placements in the Bundesliga. Eintracht Frankfurt needs to find their form quickly, while Augsburg hopes to build on their recent win.
