Frankfurt looking to leapfrog Bayern Munich in top-of-the-table clash.

2024-10-01

Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich are set to battle in a thrilling top-of-the-table Bundesliga clash at Deutsche Bank Park, where the Eagles aim to overtake the record champions in a rare meeting as the league's top two contenders.

Eintracht Frankfurt

Eintracht Frankfurt, coming off a 3-1 win over Beşiktaş in the Europa League, will face Bayern in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash. They are looking to extend a four-game winning streak [LWWWW].

The Eagles secured a 4-2 victory against Bundesliga newcomers Holstein Kiel last weekend, marking their fourth consecutive win. This strong performance keeps them in 2nd place with 12 points [4W, 0D, 1L].

With this impressive tally, Frankfurt is enjoying their second-best start to a Bundesliga season since the three points per win system was introduced. The only time they collected more points at this stage was in the 2012/13 season as a promoted side, with 13 points.

The upcoming match against Bayern is significant, as the teams meet while occupying the top two spots for the first time since April 1994. Winning could see Frankfurt trading places with the current table-toppers.

Manager Toppmöller is expected to use a 4—4—2 formation, with Hugo Ekitike partnering Igor Matanovic up front. Additionally, Kevin Trapp is out with a thigh injury and will likely return after the international break, while Mario Götze might rejoin the starting lineup after missing the last game due to illness.

FC Bayern München

Bayern Munich were stunned in a 1-0 loss to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. A fabulous left-footed volley from super-sub Jhon Durán [79’] caught Manuel Neuer off his line.

"The second half was much better, we were in control; we made good runs forward and created great chances. We had our chances, but we didn't score," Vincent Kompany said in a post-match interview, following his first defeat as Bayern coach.

Back in the Bundesliga, the only time Bayern dropped points was in last weekend’s clash against Bayer Leverkusen, which ended 1-1. Kompany’s side will be looking to reaffirm their dominance in the Bundesliga by making a statement win in Sunday’s clash against Frankfurt.

An impeccable run of form on the road leaves Bayern with nine points and a +11 goal difference after three away games. It remains the best away record in Bundesliga history after three matches.

However, the visitors haven’t lost away to any other side more often in professional football than they have against Eintracht Frankfurt. A 4—2—3—1 with Harry Kane in attack is expected once again.

Sven Ulreich is suspended, while Jamal Musiala is ruled out with a hip injury.