Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt

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Match Details

  • Date: August 24, 2024
  • Kick-off Time: 5:30 PM (UK)
  • Venue: Signal-Iduna-Park (Westfalenstadion), Dortmund, Germany
  • Competition: Bundesliga

The 2024-25 Bundesliga season kicks off with a thrilling encounter as Borussia Dortmund hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the iconic Signal-Iduna-Park. This highly anticipated clash marks the beginning of a new era for Dortmund under the leadership of Nuri Şahin, who will be overseeing his first Bundesliga match as the head coach.

Borussia Dortmund: The Dawn of a New Era

Borussia Dortmund enters the new season with a fresh sense of optimism. The appointment of Nuri Şahin as head coach has reignited hope among the BVB faithful after a somewhat disappointing 2023-24 campaign. Dortmund finished fifth in the Bundesliga last season with 63 points, a placement that fell short of their usual high standards.

Şahin's arrival comes after a bitter end to the previous season, where Dortmund narrowly missed out on the Bundesliga title in the 2022-23 season, finishing behind Bayern Munich on goal difference. Adding to the disappointment was the defeat in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid on June 1, 2024. These setbacks ultimately led to the departure of Edin Terzić, whose pragmatic approach was criticized for costing Dortmund the league title.

Despite the challenges, there is renewed optimism at Dortmund. Şahin's attacking style of play has been evident in their pre-season fixtures, where Dortmund won twice, drew twice, and lost once. Their most recent competitive outing was a convincing 4-1 victory against Phönix Lübeck in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 17, 2024. In that match, BVB was already 3-0 up at halftime, showcasing their proactive and aggressive approach under Şahin.

As they prepare for the new Bundesliga season, Dortmund will be eager to shake off the inconsistencies that plagued them in the latter part of the previous campaign. They managed just two wins in their final five league matches and only three victories in their last six home games at the Westfalenstadion. However, backed by the passionate "Yellow Wall," Dortmund aims to make a strong start to the season.

Eintracht Frankfurt: Building on Last Season's Success

Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, had a relatively successful 2023-24 campaign, finishing sixth in the Bundesliga with 47 points. This was one position higher than their 2022-23 finish, although they collected three points fewer than the previous season.

Under the guidance of Dino Toppmöller, Frankfurt has been steadily improving. Their sixth-place finish last season was their joint second-best in the last 12 seasons, although they have surpassed their points total on five occasions during that period. The Eagles scored 51 goals and conceded 50, making them the eighth-best offensive and sixth-best defensive side in the league.

Frankfurt's pre-season preparations have been promising, with a 4-1 victory against Eintracht Braunschweig in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on August 19, 2024. However, they were made to work hard for that win, only taking the lead in the 52nd minute. Despite the slow start, Toppmöller's side was impressive in the second half, creating all three of their big chances after the break.

Frankfurt's recent form in the Bundesliga has been mixed, with only one win in their final nine league matches of the 2023-24 season. This run included a 3-1 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on March 17, 2024. As they head into the new season, Frankfurt will be looking to build on their positive pre-season performances and avoid the slow start that characterized the latter part of their last campaign.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Borussia Dortmund: Dortmund has relatively few injury concerns heading into the season opener. New signing Serhou Guirassy is ruled out with a knee injury, and Kjell Wätjen is also a doubt for this match. Şahin might opt to start Maximilian Beier in place of Guirassy, supported by the dynamic duo of Jamie Bynoe-Gittens and Julian Brandt on the wings.

Predicted Starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper: Gregor Kobel
  • Defenders: Yan Couto, Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Julian Ryerson
  • Midfielders: Emre Can, Pascal Groß
  • Attackers: Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, Marcel Sabitzer, Julian Brandt, Maximilian Beier

Eintracht Frankfurt: For Frankfurt, Aurele Amenda and Marcel Wenig are not expected to return until September, while Mehdi Loune is sidelined until October. Toppmöller could deploy Omar Marmoush, Mario Götze, and Fares Chaibi behind striker Hugo Ekitike in an attempt to unlock Dortmund's defense.

Predicted Starting XI:

  • Goalkeeper: Kevin Trapp
  • Defenders: Rasmus Kristensen, Tuta, Robin Koch, Niels Nkounkou
  • Midfielders: Ellyes Skhiri, Oscar Larsson
  • Attackers: Omar Marmoush, Mario Götze, Fares Chaibi, Hugo Ekitike

Head-to-Head and Recent Form

Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt have had some memorable encounters in recent years. Their last meeting on March 17, 2024, saw Dortmund secure a 3-1 victory. Historically, Dortmund has had the upper hand in this fixture, particularly at the Westfalenstadion, where they have won several key matches against Frankfurt.

Borussia Dortmund's Recent Form (All Competitions):

Eintracht Frankfurt's Recent Form (All Competitions):

  • Win: Eintracht Frankfurt 4-1 Eintracht Braunschweig (DFB-Pokal, August 19, 2024)
  • Loss: Valencia 3-2 Eintracht Frankfurt (Club Friendly, August 10, 2024)
  • Win: Eintracht Frankfurt 5-2 FSV Frankfurt (Club Friendly, August 7, 2024)

Prediction: Borussia Dortmund 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

Given the context of the match, Borussia Dortmund is expected to start the season with a strong performance. The attacking flair that Şahin has brought to the team, combined with the home advantage, could see Dortmund create numerous chances against a Frankfurt side that has shown vulnerabilities in defense. While Frankfurt is capable of posing a threat, especially with their forward line, Dortmund's quality and the support of the Yellow Wall should see them secure a 3-1 victory.