Frankfurt looking to leapfrog Bayern Munich in top-of-the-table clash.
In a top-of-the-table Bundesliga showdown, Eintracht Frankfurt aims to leapfrog record champions Bayern Munich, as the Eagles capitalize on recent momentum to dethrone the Bavarians at Deutsche Bank Park this Sunday.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt, coming off a 3-1 win over Beşiktaş in the Europa League, are set to face Bayern in Sunday’s top-of-the-table clash. They are aiming to extend their impressive four-game winning streak.
The Eagles recently secured a 4-2 victory over Bundesliga newcomers Holstein Kiel, marking their fourth consecutive win. This performance has helped them maintain 2nd place with 12 points.
Remarkably, this is Frankfurt’s second-best start to a Bundesliga season since the introduction of three points per win. The only better start came in the 2012/13 season when they were promoted.
Frankfurt will look to top the table by defeating Bayern, as it will be the first meeting between these teams in the Bundesliga's top two positions since April 1994.
Manager Toppmöller is likely to field a 4-4-2 formation, with Hugo Ekitike partnering Igor Matanovic in attack. Kevin Trapp remains sidelined with a thigh injury, expected to return after the international break, whereas Mario Götze might rejoin the starting lineup after recovering from 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 in the 79th minute 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 after his first defeat as Bayern coach.
Back in the Bundesliga, Bayern's only dropped points so far came in last weekend’s 1-1 clash against Bayer Leverkusen. Kompany’s side will be looking to reaffirm their dominance in the Bundesliga with 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. This marks the best away record in Bundesliga history after three matches.
However, Bayern haven’t lost away to any other side more often in professional football than they have against Eintracht Frankfurt. A 4-2-3-1 formation with Harry Kane in attack is expected once again.
Sven Ulreich is suspended, while Jamal Musiala is ruled out with a hip injury.
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