Bayern Can Clinch Top Four Spot vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt Preview
Resurgent Bayern Blow Away Union Berlin
Bayern Munich’s Champions League Quarter-Final victory over Arsenal seems to have boosted their confidence significantly. Last weekend, Bayern blew away Union Berlin 5-1 and now they can clinch a Champions League berth by beating Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Frankfurt are coming off their first win in five matches and are fighting for a Europa League place. In our Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt preview, we’ll see what Bayern’s chances to clinch a top-four spot are.
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
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Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt Head-to-Head
Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt preview note that the Bavarians suffered a shock 5-1 defeat to Frankfurt in December. Junior Dina Ebimbe scored twice for Eintracht Frankfurt in their biggest win of the Bundesliga season to date. Frankfurt have also lost just four of their last six meetings vs. Bayern Munich on the Bundesliga schedule. Bayern drew 1-1 vs. Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena last season.
Bayern Gaining Confidence
While Bayern ramp up their search for Thomas Tuchel’s successor, the results on the pitch have improved recently. Bayern showed guts to defeat Arsenal 1-0 last Wednesday as Joshua Kimmich scored the game’s only goal. The Bavarians still have hope of winning Champions League silverware but they have to get past Real Madrid in the Semifinal. Bayern followed up their big UCL victory by dismantling Union Berlin.
Bayern led 5-0 by the 66th minute as Thomas Muller scored twice. All of Muller, Leon Goretzka, Harry Kane, and Mathys Tel managed two goal contributions in the victory. Kane scored on a well-taken free kick, and he’s now up to 33 goals in his first Bundesliga campaign. It’d take a miracle for him not to win the Golden Boot, as he’s eight goals ahead of second-placed Serhou Guirassy.
Bayern have already missed out on the Bundesliga title, ending their 11-year streak. However, they need to stay sharp with key Champions League matches coming up. Our Bayern Munich vs. Frankfurt preview notes that Tuchel’s side has a few injuries heading into this one. Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, and Jamal Musiala are all listed as doubtful. Meanwhile, Kingsley Coman and Sacha Boey are out.
Eintracht Back Among the Wins
Eintracht Frankfurt tightened their grip on sixth place in the Bundesliga standings by defeating Augsburg 3-1 last Friday. Augsburg scored the first goal of the match, and Eintracht fought back valiantly in the second half. Fares Chaibi equalized and Hugo Ekitike scored his first goal for Frankfurt to put them ahead. Omar Marmoush slotted home into an empty net in stoppage time in their first win in over a month.
With four games to go, Frankfurt is on course to qualify for European competition. They’re five points ahead of seventh-placed SC Freiburg and six points ahead of both Augsburg and Hoffenheim. However, three of their final four matches are against current top-four opponents. After this match, Frankfurt hosts champions Bayer Leverkusen and they still have a match vs. RB Leipzig remaining.
No team has drawn more Bundesliga games than Dino Toppmoller’s side this season. Twelve of their 30 matches have finished all square. While Frankfurt are 7-7-1 at home, they’re just 4-5-6 on the road this season. Eric Dina Ebimbe left Frankfurt’s last match early, meaning the midfielder is a doubt for this one. Sebastian Rode and Sasa Kalajdzic are also sidelined here.
Bayern Munich vs Frankfurt Analysis & Odds
Bayern Munich’s 5-1 defeat at Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this season will undoubtedly be fresh on their minds. The Bundesliga odds imply that Bayern could avenge their defeat in style. The hosts are -265 favorites for Saturday’s match despite their recent struggles vs. Frankfurt.
Bettors can find Eintracht Frankfurt, who are unbeaten in their last two matches at the Allianz, at +670 odds. Frankfurt +1.5 is priced at -125 odds, but they have lost by a two-goal margin or more in two of their last five matches. Meanwhile, the odds board has Bayern -1.5 at +105.
Bayern Munich have won just two of their last six matches vs. Eintracht Frankfurt but have got on the scoresheet in the previous 19. Under 3.5 goals display -115 odds, though. Frankfurt would likely be content with a draw, and one stands at +460 odds. To get a result here, Frankfurt will have to be compact in defense and take their counter-attacking opportunities. Omar Marmoush has been their biggest threat this season, with 11 goals and six assists.
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