Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayern Munich
Bundesliga
Saturday
9th December 2023
Commerzbank-Arena
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Eintracht Frankfurt form analysis
Frankfurt began this run of form with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Borussia Dortmund. Despite twice leading through goals from Omar Marmoush, they were pegged back by Dortmund’s relentless pressure. However, an emphatic 3-0 away win over Union Berlin showcased their lethal counterattacking threat as Marmoush bagged a brace inside the opening 15 minutes to set up victory. Worryingly, Frankfurt failed to hold onto an advantage in their next fixture, letting a two goal lead slip against Werder Bremen to settle for a 2-2 draw.
Defensive issues persisted in their 2-1 loss to Stuttgart, falling behind early before conceding a winner despite equalizing through an own goal. Their inability to protect leads resurfaced against Augsburg, taking the lead but ultimately succumbing to a 2-1 defeat. Over this stint, Frankfurt have demonstrated impressive attacking potency through swift transitions but instability at the back has repeatedly cost them positive results. Despite possessing the quality to race into commanding positions, they struggle to manage games once ahead. Maintaining concentration and composure when defending advantages must be addressed.
Bayern Munich form analysis
Bayern Munich have showcased imperious form over this recent run of fixtures, securing commanding wins in four out of their last five Bundesliga matches. They laid down a marker early on by dispatching Mainz 3-1 away from home, a result that kickstarted their goalscoring prowess. This attacking quality was exemplified in the 8-0 thrashing of Darmstadt, an astonishing scoreline headlined by a Harry Kane hat-trick. Their demolition of rivals Borussia Dortmund underlined their supremacy, as Kane grabbed another treble in a ruthless 4-0 victory. Though they encountered a brief scare against Heidenheim after racing to a two goal lead, late strikes from Raphaël Guerreiro and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting sealed a 4-2 triumph.
They ground out another win in their last clash, edging FC Köln 1-0 thanks to yet another Kane goal. Over this period, Bayern have showcased their champion mentality, overpowering opponents through offensive ingenuity and scoring at least three goals in every match except the Köln fixture. They will be thrilled not only with his side’s prolific scoring rate, but also their ability to regain control even when momentum shifts, as exemplified in the Heidenheim match. Their current form presents a daunting prospect for Bundesliga rivals.
