Eintracht Frankfurt
09 Jan, 2026
20:30
Dortmund
Eintracht Frankfurt come into this match with significant squad issues, missing six players, four of whom are regular starters. The most notable absence is Burkardt, their main striker and leading scorer with eight goals this season, which severely limits their attacking threat.
Borussia Dortmund, by contrast, are missing only two players Bellingham and Bensebaini giving them a clear advantage in squad depth and overall balance.
Form also leans toward Dortmund. They have suffered just one defeat in their last five matches, while Eintracht’s recent run tells the opposite story, with only one win in the same period.
Defensively, the contrast is even more striking. Eintracht currently have the weakest defense in the league, conceding 30 goals in 15 matches an average of two per game. Dortmund boast the second-best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 12 goals, with only Bayern Munich slightly better on 11.
The recent head-to-head record remains fairly balanced, with two draws, two Dortmund wins, and one Eintracht victory in the last five meetings.
What we say
Draw or Dortmund to Win
Given the absences of key players, we expect the home side to adopt a more cautious and compact approach, which should limit their attacking output. Dortmund’s superior defensive structure and squad depth should allow them to control large phases of the match. While a draw cannot be ruled out due to the tight nature of recent head-to-head meetings, Dortmund appear well positioned to avoid defeat and potentially find a decisive moment to take all three points.