Borussia Dortmund will be aiming to keep pace with Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga when they welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Signal Iduna Park on Saturday.

The hosts head into the weekend level on points with the league leaders but behind on goal difference, while Frankfurt continue to search for consistency after a mixed start to the campaign.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 53/100

Bookmaker: BetNow

Borussia Dortmund

Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga, but recent draws have slightly slowed their momentum in the title race.

Niko Kovac’s side have shared the points in each of their last two league matches, most recently playing out a disappointing goalless draw away to Union Berlin. It was a performance that lacked the cutting edge normally associated with BVB, as they managed only two shots on target and struggled to create clear opportunities.

There was a welcome response in midweek, however, as Dortmund secured a 2-1 victory over Sabah FC in the Champions League. That result ended a three-match winless run and should provide a confidence boost ahead of another important domestic fixture.

The home side have generally been strong at Signal Iduna Park. Since their Super Cup defeat to Bayern Munich in August, Dortmund have won three and drawn one of their four matches at home, scoring 10 goals during that sequence.

Team News

Emre Can remains unavailable, but Nico Schlotterbeck is expected to marshal the back line alongside Joane Gadou and Waldemar Anton.

Further forward, Serhou Guirassy remains Dortmund’s focal point in attack, while Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri could be handed another opportunity in a supporting role alongside Maximilian Beier.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt’s league position does not fully reflect how tight the Bundesliga table remains in the opening weeks of the season.

Although the Eagles begin the weekend in 11th place, they sit only two points behind the top five and remain within striking distance of the European places.

Frankfurt’s latest outing produced a narrow 1-0 victory over FC Koln, a result that means they have won two of their last four league matches while suffering only one defeat during that period.

The major concern for Adi Hutter is at the defensive end. Frankfurt have already conceded 16 goals in six Bundesliga matches, including a humiliating 6-0 defeat away to RB Leipzig earlier this month.

Away from home, however, their record has not been entirely negative. Before the loss in Leipzig, Frankfurt had remained unbeaten on the road and collected victories in two of their first three away fixtures.

Recent meetings with Dortmund offer little encouragement, though. The visitors have failed to win any of the last three encounters between the clubs and have generally struggled against BVB in recent seasons.

Team News

Oscar Hojlund is Frankfurt’s only significant injury concern. If unavailable, Noel Aseko and Raphael Onyedika are expected to continue in central midfield.

Jonathan Burkardt and Younes Ebnoutalib should spearhead the attack, with Ritsu Doan and Fares Chaibi providing support from wide areas.

Key Factors to Consider

  • Borussia Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga this season.
  • BVB have won three of their last four home matches.
  • Frankfurt have already conceded 16 league goals.
  • Dortmund ended a three-match winless run by beating Sabah FC in midweek.
  • Eintracht have lost only once in their last four Bundesliga fixtures.
  • The visitors have failed to win any of their last three meetings with Dortmund.

Conclusion

Frankfurt possess enough attacking quality to trouble Dortmund and should create opportunities, especially against a side that has looked slightly less secure defensively in recent weeks.

However, the visitors’ own defensive issues are difficult to ignore. Conceding 16 goals in six league matches is a worrying statistic, and Dortmund’s attacking talent is well equipped to exploit those weaknesses.

While Frankfurt are capable of making the match competitive, Dortmund’s stronger home form, superior squad depth and recent record in this fixture should help them secure another important victory in the Bundesliga title race.

Verdict: Home win

Best odds: 53/100

Bookmaker: BetNow

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