It was a difficult week for Bayern Munich, during which the team recorded back-to-back draws in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Next up is a tough clash with Eintracht Frankfurt and the three points are vital for both ends.
Bayern Munich's last two performances were definitely not memorable in a positive way. Last weekend, they met defending champions Bayer Leverkusen and struggled for survival throughout the game. The fact is that the Bavarians pushed to a goalless draw, but it was probably their weakest attacking performance in 20-30 years.
Vincent Kompany's team only shot twice towards Leverkusen's goal and didn't record a single shot on target, finishing the game with 0.05 xG. Three days later, they met Celtic in the Champions League return leg and although they dominated most of the match, they needed a goal in the 94th minute to advance.
These results are unlikely to affect the team negatively and we expect them to show their true capabilities against Eintracht Frankfurt. The visitors are a major contender to finish in the Top 4 but are definitely struggling with away games. Eintracht have only won one of their last seven away games in all competitions.
How the bookies view it: Always the same favourite at Allianz Arena
Bookmakers give Bayern Munich a significant advantage in the odds again, as is always the case in their home games. You can pick Bayern at 3/10, the draw at 11/2, or Eintracht Frankfurt at 13/2.
Recent head to head: Competitive few years between Bayern and Eintracht
Eintracht Frankfurt have been among Bayern Munich's toughest opponents in recent years. The H2H statistics are not nearly as one-sided as most of their other rivalries. However, Bayern have won five of the last 10 games between the teams. But it should be noted that the Bavarians have just one win in their last five. The first match between the teams this season ended in a 3-3 draw.
Players to watch: Ekitike is Eintracht Frankfurt's next big star
Omar Marmoush left Eintracht Frankfurt in January and there were worries that the team would go downhill without their top goalscorer. However, young Hugo Ekitike has been brilliant and we think he's worth betting on in most of the team's games. He already has 17 goals for Eintracht this season and also scored once in each of the last two games against Bayern Munich.
Probable line-ups
Bayern Munich: Neuer, Davies, Kim, Upamecano, Laimer, Pavlovic, Kimmich, Olise, Musiala, Sane, Kane
Eintracht Frankfurt: Trapp, Tuta, Kristensen, Theate, Knauff, Skhiri, Gotze, Larsson, Brown, Ekitike, Wahi
Anything else catch the eye?
The last few games between Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt have been among the most colourful of their respective seasons. Both teams recorded spectacular victories, such as 1-6 for Bayern Munich or 5-1 for Eintracht Frankfurt. Only two of the last 10 H2Hs ended with fewer than three goals. Only two also ended with goals from just one team. These are the two teams with the best attacks in the Bundesliga and we definitely expect an action-packed clash.
After two questionable performances, we also expect the Bavarians to play one of their strongest matches this season. Given the weak away performances of Eintracht Frankfurt in recent weeks, there is a good chance this ends with a massive scoreline. The visitors conceded 2+ goals in five of their last seven away games.
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