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Eintracht Frankfurt vs. FSV Mainz
The ball will be rolling in the Bundesliga for the last time this year next weekend. The 17th matchday and with it the end of the first half of the season is in the starting blocks and on Saturday at 3:30 pm, fans of the round leather can look forward to, among other things, the match between two teams that have recently caused a stir. Eintracht Frankfurt welcomes FSV Mainz 05, and based on the performances of both teams in recent weeks, we can expect an absolute top match here. You can find out what we think about this match in our Frankfurt vs Mainz betting tip.
The Bundesliga table is more meaningful than ever after matchday 16. After a more or less manageable start to the new season, the Frankfurt side have picked up noticeably in recent weeks and have racked up an impressive four wins from their last five games. With 24 points, Eintracht is in 7th place. The upcoming opponents from Mainz also have 24 points and are one place ahead of Eintracht. Therefore, we can look forward to a duel at eye level without any question.
Frankfurt – Mainz Info
– Date & Time: 18.12.2021, at 15:30 hrs.
– Venue: Frankfurt, Deutsche Bank Park
– Competition: Bundesliga, Matchday 17
– TV broadcast: Sky
Frankfurt Form & Balance Check
It does work, that’s what Frankfurt fans will have thought in recent weeks. After a more than poor start to the new season and under new coach Oliver Glasner, the Hessians have clearly caught themselves in recent games. They have won four of their last five games, and with Gladbach and Bayer Leverkusen, they have played some big names. Last Wednesday, Eintracht faced Borussia and won 3:2 against former coach Adi Hütter after being behind. This victory pushed Eintracht up to 7th place in the table.
Full-throttle football from the Main
Just like in the best times under former coach Adi Hütter, the Frankfurt Eintracht once again convinces with great offensive football. A lot goes through Kostic’s strong left side. The Serbian is known for his dangerous crosses, which usually find a recipient in the middle. The rise in form is no coincidence, as the team seems to be gradually warming up to Oliver Glasner. With a win over Mainz, who are also very strong, Frankfurt could climb further up the table.
Frankfurt facts & analysis
– Four wins from the last five games
– Seventh with 24 points
– Already conceded 24 goals
Mainz form & balance check
For FSV Mainz 05, the Hinrunde truly could not have gone better. Regardless of the outcome of the last match against Eintracht from Frankfurt, Mainz can be more than satisfied with their performance so far. With 24 points, the 05ers are in 6th place and, as is well known, this would entitle them to participate in the Europa League at the end of the season. During the week, the home match against Hertha from Berlin was on the agenda. Against the Old Lady, everything really worked and Mainz won 4:0, which was not undeserved in the end.
Mainz are on a roll
Apart from the 1:2 defeat at VfB Stuttgart a few weeks ago, Mainz have always been convincing. Even in last weekend’s 1:2 defeat in Munich, coach Bo Svensson was able to take away several positive things. Above all, the defence, which has always been so shaky in recent years, took a big step forward in this first half of the season. 16 goals conceded means the second best backline in the Bundesliga together with the great FC Bayern. This will be particularly important against Eintracht. Especially crosses from Kostic should be prevented in the best case.
Mainz facts & analysis
– In a strong 6th place.
– Most recently won 4-0 against Hertha
– Only conceded 16 goals
Predicted line-up – last update on 16 December 2021
There wouldn’t have to be any changes at Frankfurt Eintracht if it weren’t for the big question mark behind Jakic, who was forced off injured against Gladbach. We expect Rode to replace him in the first eleven. There will be no changes for Mainz. Should Onisiwo, who had to be substituted against Hertha, be absent, Ingvartsen should start from the beginning.
Frankfurt – Mainz direct comparison & statistics
The direct comparison between Frankfurt and Mainz comprises 38 matches. Eintracht lead the way with 13 wins, 15 times they shared the points and ten times Mainz won.
– FSV Mainz have scored in each of their last 11 matches.
– Eintracht Frankfurt have scored in their last 10 matches
– Eintracht Frankfurt has not lost any of their last 5 home matches
– Eintracht Frankfurt average 2.19 goals in home matches and FSV Mainz average 1.3 goals in away matches
