Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Second takes on third as Bayer Leverkusen travel to an Eintracht Frankfurt side thrashed 4-0 by table toppers Bayern Munich last time out.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday March 1st 2025: – UK – 5:30pm / US ET – 12:30pm / US PT – 9:30am
How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / US – Some matches will be televised on ESPN channels so it is worth checking their schedules
How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – ESPN+
Eintracht Frankfurt Preview: Chance to make ground on opponents
Eintracht Frankfurt were dealt a reality check last time out by Bayern Munich, who thrashed them by four goals to nil at the Allianz Arena, effectively ending any tiny hopes Dino Toppmoller’s side might’ve had at a late title charge. Now it’s about winning a place in the Champions League for next season and potentially catching second-placed Leverkusen in the process.
Bayer Leverkusen Preview: Gap now a daunting 11 points
Bayern Munich’s crucial 1-3 win away at Stuttgart on Friday means that the gap between them and Bayern Leverkusen now stands at 11 points, with the reigning champions needing a miracle to prevent the ‘Rekordmeister’ from regaining the Meisterschale. This despite Xabi Alonso’s men losing just once all season in the league so far.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News: Saliakas could join injury list
Knauff, Ekitike and Gotze could make up a three-pronged attack for Eintracht, who will be without Tuta through suspension. He joins the injured Timothy Chandler and Igor Matanovic on the sidelines here.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Trapp; Kristensen, Koch, Theate; Collins, Skhiri, Larsson, Brown; Knauff, Ekitike, Gotze
Unavailable: Chandler (Injured), Matanovic (Injured), Tuta (Suspended)
Questionable:
Bayer Leverkusen Team News: Hincapie suspended, Tella a doubt
Expect Mario Hermoso to start in the back three due to Piero Hincapie’s suspension. Nathan Tella’s hip problem could open the door for Amine Adli, whilst Victor Boniface is likely to start over Patrik Schick.
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Hradecky; Tapsoba, Tah, Hermoso; Frimpong, Palacios, Xhala, Grimaldo; Adli, Boniface, Wirtz
Unavailable: Belocian (Injured), Hincapie (Suspended), Terrier (Injured)
Questionable: Tella (Injured)
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Prediction
A draw wouldn’t be ideal for either side here. It would keep the points-gap between Bayer Leverkusen and the league leaders in double-figures and could allow other clubs to make up ground of Eintracht Frankfurt. However, that doesn’t mean that we could be in for a goalfest between these two sides.
Eintracht Frankfurt need to tighten up defensively after Bayern Munich blew them apart in their last game, whilst Bayer Leverkusen’s backline has been a pillar of strength for a while now. When taking this into account, seriously consider backing under 2.5 goals scored here, regardless of which of these two clubs come out on top.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen Tip: Under 2.5 goals
