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Bundesliga: Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Kickoff Time: 2024-03-18 00:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Thilo Schmuelgen
In the midweek Champions League round of 16, Borussia Dortmund emerged
victorious with a 2-0 home win against PSV Eindhoven. With a total score of 3-1
over two legs, Dortmund advanced to the quarterfinals. They have also been
performing well across various competitions, securing three consecutive
victories. One notable highlight is the impressive form of Jadon Sancho. He has
scored goals in two consecutive games, indicating resurgence in his
performance. Under the guidance of Coach Edin Terzic, Sancho seems to be
gradually regaining his form and making a significant impact. Dortmund
typically employ a 4-2-3-1 formation. However, against weaker opponents, they
often switch to a more aggressive 4-3-3 formation. This tactical adjustment
involves utilizing the full-backs to advance quickly and launch attacks,
creating a numerical advantage on the wings and generating scoring
opportunities. Stats analysis reveals that Dortmund’s ability to press high up
the pitch ranks among the best in the Bundesliga. On average, they complete 6.8
interceptions and steals in the opponent’s half per game. Additionally,
Dortmund’s PPDA (Passes Allowed per Defensive Action) is as low as 8.65, indicating their effectiveness in
disrupting the opposition’s play. Players like Niclas Fullkrug and Julian
Brandt have steal statistics that surpass many Bundesliga defenders.
In the most recent Bundesliga fixture, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a
3-1 home victory against Hoffenheim, marking their second consecutive league
win and an improved overall form. Frankfurt typically employ a 4-4-2 formation
in their matches. Analyzing their data, Frankfurt have scored 41 goals while
conceding 32 in the league so far. While their offensive output is average,
their defensive performance has been relatively solid. On the attacking front,
Omar Marmoush has been a key contributor, having scored 10 league goals and
serving as the team’s primary offensive threat. However, Frankfurt’s away
performances have been notably poor. In their last 10 away matches, they have
only managed two wins, three draws, and five losses, resulting in a low away
win rate of 20%. This indicates their struggle to perform consistently on the
road, leading to weak overall away performances. Furthermore, when it comes to
facing Dortmund as the visiting team, Frankfurt’s track record has been
disastrous.
Both Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt have been in good form
recently, but Dortmund hold a clear advantage in terms of overall strength and
performance. Moreover, Dortmund have an impressive record against Frankfurt,
with four wins and one draw in their last five encounters. This historical
record gives Dortmund a significant edge. Considering both teams’ home and away
performances, Dortmund, playing on their home turf, is expected to secure a
victory.
Borussia Dortmund’s Last 5 Games: WWWLD
24-03-14 Borussia Dortmund 2-0 PSV Eindhoven
24-03-10 Werder Bremen 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
24-03-02 Union Berlin 0-2 Borussia Dortmund
24-02-26 Borussia Dortmund 2-3 Hoffenheim
24-02-21 PSV Eindhoven 1-1 Borussia Dortmund
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Last 5 Games: WWDLD
24-03-11 Eintracht Frankfurt 3-1 Hoffenheim
24-03-02 FC Heidenheim 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
24-02-25 Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Wolfsburg
24-02-23 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Union St. Gilloise
24-02-18 Freiburg 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Head To Head Record:
23-10-29 Eintracht Frankfurt 3-3 Borussia Dortmund
23-04-23 Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Eintracht Frankfurt
22-10-30 Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 Borussia Dortmund
22-01-09 Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Borussia Dortmund
21-08-15 Borussia Dortmund 5-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Prediction: Borussia Dortmund
to win