Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim Preview: Team News & Prediction
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Two free-scoring sides do battle as Eintracht Frankfurt host high-flying Hoffenheim.
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How to watch on TV: UK – Not televised / US – ESPN
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Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Toppmoller gone
A 3-3 draw away to Werder Bremen last Friday proved a tipping point for the Eintracht Frankfurt hierarchy and led to the departure of head coach Dino Toppmoller the following Sunday. Dennis Schmitt has taken temporary charge whilst Eintracht search for a permanent solution, with Marco Rose linked to the job.
Schmitt’s only game so far saw Frankfurt beaten 3-2 away to Qarabag in the Champions League, another frustrating and disappointing result for the side. They are still yet to win in all competitions since the new year.
Hoffenheim preview: Up to third
Hoffenheim’s outstanding season continues and they head into the weekend’s action, currently third-place in the Bundesliga. They’ve picked up ten points from the last 12 available to them, including three wins which have seen Christian Ilzer’s men rack up ten goals.
Whilst Hoffenheim are more than capable of matching Frankfurt from an attacking perspective, Hoffenheim’s superior backline, not to mention the confidence of their squad makes them capable of extending their winning run in this next game.
Eintracht Frankfurt team news: Striker shortage remains
Burkardt and Bathshuayi both remain out for the visitors, who could also be missing Dahoud in midfield depending on the outcome of a late fitness test.
Predicted XI: (4-2-3-1): Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Larsson, Skhiri; Doan, Chaibi, Uzun; Kalimuendo
Unavailable: Batshuayi (Injured), Baum (Injured), Burkardt (Injured), Chandler (Injured), Ebnoutalib (Injured)
Questionable: Dahoud (Injured)
Hoffenheim team news: Three out
Hoffenheim are without three players for the trip to Frankfurt including attacker Adam Hlozek, whose injury-riddled season continues.
Predicted XI: (4-2-3-1): Baumann; Coufal, Hranac, Kabak, Bernardo; Avdullahu, Burger; Lemperle, Kramaric, Prass; Asllani
Unavailable: Campbell (Injured), Hlozek (Injured), Machida (Injured)
Questionable:
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim prediction
When taking into account the usual entertainment that surrounds Eintracht Frankfurt’s games, it would be a surprise if we didn’t see a high volume of goals in this one. An incredible 17 goals have been scored across the three Bundesliga fixtures featuring Frankfurt so far in 2026, including a pair of 3-3 scorelines.
You also have to factor in Hoffenheim’s goalscoring prowess and that they have racked up the joint-third most number of goals in the German top flight so far this season. It would be a surprise if we did not see the ball find the net over 3.5 times in this encounter.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim tip: Over 3.5 goals
