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Eintracht Frankfurt – Hertha BSC
The Bundesliga goes into the 19th matchday this weekend. Once again, a lot of exciting games await us. On Saturday, it comes to the duel of opposites in the Main metropolis. Eintracht Frankfurt, the eighth-finalists in the Champions League, will play against relegation candidates Hertha BSC. Find out who will secure the three points in this unequal duel in our Frankfurt vs Hertha tip.
Eintracht Frankfurt are once again playing exciting attacking football this season. The Adler have lost only one of their last nine games in the league and are therefore currently in sixth place in the Bundesliga. Eintracht’s last two top games against Freiburg and Bayern ended in a 1-1 draw.
Similar to Frankfurt, Hertha BSC is also continuing the form of the previous season this season. The capitals are once again deep in the relegation battle. Hertha is currently in 17th place in the Bundesliga. The old lady lost the first three games of the new year. Last weekend, Hertha lost the city derby against Union Berlin 0:2.
Frankfurt – Hertha Info:
– Date & Time: 04.02.2023, 20:30 Uhr
– Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
– Competition: Bundesliga, 19th matchday
– TV broadcast: Sky
Frankfurt Form & Balance Check
For many years, Frankfurt Eintracht played against relegation from the Bundesliga. In 2016, the SGE even saved itself only in the relegation matches against 1. FC Nürnberg. In recent years, however, Frankfurt has improved continuously, culminating in last season’s Europa League triumph.
The SGE is playing strongly again this season. On the one hand, Eintracht spectacularly qualified for the last 16 of the Champions League on the last day of group play. On the other hand, coach Oliver Glasner’s team is also doing well in the league. The Adler are in sixth place in the Bundesliga and are only five points behind leaders Bayern Munich. Last Saturday, Eintracht held those same Bavarians to a 1-1 draw.
Intensive Offensive
The Eintracht Frankfurt attack has been exceptional once again this season. In the Bundesliga, the SGE has the third best offensive. In the first 18 games, the Hessians scored 37 goals. Only RB Leipzig and FC Bayern have scored more goals. Eintracht’s top scorers are currently Jesper Lindstrøm, Daichi Kamada and Randal Kolo Muani, who have all netted seven times so far. But Mario Götze also plays an important role in Eintracht’s offensive. Götze currently leads the Bundesliga with 1622 intensive runs.
During the week, Eintracht strengthened itself with the addition of full-back Philipp Max. Max is finally expected to adequately replace the departing Filip Kostić. Luca Pellegrini has not yet been able to do so due to injuries. Newcomer Max knows the Bundesliga very well, having played five seasons for Augsburg. During his time with Eindhoven, the 29-year-old also played together with Mario Götze.
Frankfurt facts & analysis
– Six games in the league without defeat.
– Currently in sixth place in the league
– In the last 16 of the Champions League
Hertha form & balance check
There used to be many European nights in Berlin when Hertha played in the Champions League and Europa League. European nights still exist in Berlin today, but only at the Alte Försterei in Köpenick. Hertha’s reality at the moment is a relegation battle.
And it is precisely in this relegation battle that Hertha finds itself this season. The old lady is currently 17th in the Bundesliga. The capital city team has only scored 14 points in the first 18 Bundesliga games. Hertha lost the first three games after the winter break with a goal difference of 1:10. At the weekend, the old lady also went down 0:2 in the derby against Union. It was already the fifth derby defeat in a row.
No penetrating power
Hertha’s top scorer this season is Dodi Lukébakio with seven goals in the Bundesliga. In total, Hertha have only scored 20 goals in the Bundesliga season so far. Only two teams have scored fewer. Wilfried Kanga is currently Berlin’s most dangerous nominal centre-forward with two goals.
Partly due to the failed transfer policy, sporting director Fredi Bobic had to take his hat off after the defeat against Union. Bobic moved to Hertha before the 2021/22 season after his successful time at Eintracht Frankfurt and was considered a great source of hope. However, success failed to materialise and Hertha are now facing another uncertain period.
Hertha facts & analysis
– Still without a point this calendar year.
– Currently in 17th place in the league
– Third weakest defence in the league
Predicted lineup – last update on February 2, 2023
We expect coach Oliver Glasner’s team to play in a 3-4-2-1 again, with Kolo Muani, Lindstrøm and Götze rotating in the attack. Newcomer Philipp Max could make his debut from the start. Junior Dina Ebimbe, Marcel Wenig and Luca Pellegrini will be out injured.
Hertha have always played in a 4-3-3 under coach Sandro Schwarz, and Niederlechner could make his starting debut for Hertha. Pekarik will probably again replace the injured Kenny at right-back. In addition, Agustín Rogel, Chidera Ejuke and Kelian Nsona are expected to miss out due to injury.
Frankfurt – Hertha direct comparison & Statistics
There have been 76 competitive matches between these two teams so far. Hertha currently lead the direct comparison with 33 wins. Frankfurt, on the other hand, have only managed 23 victories against the Berliners. In the recent past, however, Eintracht has usually had the upper hand. In the first leg, the two teams drew 1-1.
– Hertha have won only one of their last eight meetings with Frankfurt.
– Eintracht Frankfurt win 41 % of the halves, Hertha BSC win 26 %.
– Frankfurt have always scored in their last 18 matches
– Hertha BSC’s losing streak in the Bundesliga has now lasted 3 games
