It is the top match of the 20th Bundesliga game day when the current fifth of the table receives the undisputed leader. Although there are already a whopping 17 counters between the two teams, the Frankfurt Eintracht may still only dream of the Champions League with only three points behind RB Leipzig. But what makes this match to the undisputed top match is the fact that two of the peat factories of the Beletage of German football clash. With Jovic (13 goals) and Haller (11 goals) at Frankfurt as well as Reus and Alcácer (12 goals each) at BVB, almost the entire “Who’s Who” of the current scorers list is on the pitch at the Commerzbank-Arena. A goalless draw is therefore unlikely to be expected. In any case, there was the last time between two teams before 26 games in April 1990.
Today’s Betting Tips Frankfurt vs. Dortmund
In Frankfurt against Dortmund, according to odds, the current leaders in the favorites role, which is also due to the fact that the black and yellows started with two wins in the year 2019, while the SBU won only one of the last four league games. But: In Frankfurt vs Dortmund must be taken into account in the prediction that the Hessians are also unbeaten in four out of six possible counters in the second half of 2019. The most sustainable is between Frankfurt and Dortmund nevertheless the tip on the Borussia, whereby the already attractive rate can be boosted by the fact that they additionally with the market “Both teams to score: Yes”.
Frankfurt – Statistics & Current Form
Since the victory in the DFB Cup in the summer of 2018, a lot has happened at Eintracht Frankfurt – especially in terms of personnel. Contrary to the desires, which have awakened the top performers of the SGE also internationally after the strong first round with six wins from six games in the Europa League, Adi Hütter emerges strengthened even from the winter transfer period. Center-back Carlos Salcedo has been voted profitably, Goalgetter Luka Jovic has been held despite attempts by Real Madrid. But Tuta and Almamy Touré were joined by two hopeful and young defensive players, while those in charge with the loans of Sebastian Rode and Martin Hinteregger received two more coups.
For narrow, the squad of Hesse has gained in quality. This is a clear sign that the SGE wants to prevent it at all costs that the gala appearances in the Europa League were a one-off affair. For long stretches of the first half of the season Eintracht even stood on a direct Champions League starting position, which could theoretically recapture the team of Adi Hütter with a home victory over BVB – assuming a blunder by RB Leipzig. For the big coup against the leaders speaks at least the latest record. Of the last eight home games against the Black and Yellow Eagles lost only one – a statistic that is quite relevant for the prediction at Frankfurt vs Dortmund.
- Best scorers in the league:
Luka Jovic (13 goals)
Sébastian Haller (11 goals)
Ante Rebic (7 goals)
Expected formation of Frankfurt:
Trapp – N’Dicka – Hasebe – Abraham – Rode – Fernandes – Kostic – da Costa – Rebic – Jovic – Haller
Last matches from Frankfurt:
- 26.01.2019 – Werder Bremen Vs. Frankfurt 2: 2 (Bundesliga)
- 19.01.2019 – Frankfurt vs. Germany Freiburg 3: 1 (Bundesliga)
- 12.01.2019 – Flamengo vs. Rio de Janeiro. Frankfurt 1: 0 (Florida Cup)
- 11.01.2019 – Frankfurt vs. Germany Sao Paulo 2: 1 (Florida Cup)
- 22.12.2018 – Frankfurt vs. Germany Bayern 0: 3 (Bundesliga)
Dortmund – Statistics & Current Form
Unexpectedly Borussia Dortmund had on 16 Matchday still in the 1: 2 in newly promoted Fortuna Dusseldorf suffered the first defeat of the season in the Bundesliga, in which many experts were sure that they initiate the gradual return to the bottom of the facts for the high-flyer of the first round would. Instead, Dortmund but first beat the third-placed Gladbach with 2: 1, before in the first competitive game in 2019 a 1-0 away win at the fourth-placed RB Leipzig to book. Instead of getting baffled by the breath of Bayern in the neck, the black and yellow rush towards their potentially ninth German championship.
Never before was a Dortmund team at this time of the season with so many points there: 48 out of 57 possible counters. The reason for this is explained by a single number: Slightly less than five goal shots needed the Borussia so far this season to score a goal. This is the highest level of efficiency since such data is officially collected. What Lucien Favre says so about the strikers of the other side, applies to his own team as well. In addition, Dortmund knows just in duel with the top teams no mercy. All matches against opponents who were among the top five teams of the league before kick-off, BVB has won. One more reason to bet on Frankfurt against Dortmund on tip 2.
Best scorers in the league:
Marco Reus and Paco Alcácer (12 goals each)
Jadon Sancho (6 goals)
Expected formation of Dortmund:
Bürki – Schmelzer – Diallo – Weigl – Hakimi – Delaney – Witsel – Reus – Guerreiro – Sancho – Götze
Last matches from Dortmund:
- 26.01.2019 – Dortmund vs. Germany Hannover 5: 1 (Bundesliga)
- 19.01.2019 – RB Leipzig vs. Germany Dortmund 0: 1 (Bundesliga)
- 11.01.2019 – Dortmund vs. Germany Feyenoord Rotterdam 2: 1 (Friendly Match)
- 07.01.2019 – Dortmund vs. Germany Dusseldorf 3: 2 (friendly)
- 21.12.2018 – Dortmund vs. Germany Gladbach 2: 1 (Bundesliga)
Frankfurt vs. Dortmund Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
Head to head: 33 – 17 – 48
A total of 98 clashes have already occurred between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund. With 48 wins, BVB brings it to a win rate of around 50%, while the SBU still has 33 games won in 17 draws. Most recently, the Eintracht agreed with the home record: only one game was lost from the previous eight home games against Dortmund. By the way, the black and yellows in the Signal Iduna Park won 3: 1 in the first half of the season.
Frankfurt vs Dortmund Football Betting Tips
Overall, almost all the values in this game speak for Frankfurt against Dortmund the prediction for the away win of the black and yellow. Even with values such as efficiency, in which the Hessians also scored a tremendous number (about six shots for each goal scored), BVB is always the decisive tick stronger. In addition, the Borussia has won all duels with opponents from the top five for themselves. In the SGE, however, there was still not a single win of the season against an opponent who was to be found in the upper half of the table before the kick-off.
Key Facts – Frankfurt vs Dortmund tips
Frankfurt and Dortmund are the most efficient teams in the league
Dortmund has won all duels against other teams from the top five so far
Of the last eight home games Frankfurt lost only one against Dortmund
In short: at Frankfurt against Dortmund tip 2 is the much more promising choice. This bet brings in the classic 3-way system already a great odds. Given the fact that two of the Bundesliga peat factories clash here, we see in combination with the market “Both teams to score/ Yes” a great opportunity to get even more lucrative bet with minimal risk.
Betting Tips: Dortmund wins & both teams to score
Odds: 3.60
