Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Bundesliga match.
A pivotal fixture in the battle for Champions League qualification unfolds on Saturday, as both Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig aim to strengthen their grip on a top-four finish in the Bundesliga. Recent setbacks for both sides have allowed their closest challengers to gain ground, leaving little margin for error in this direct encounter.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Since the start of April, Eintracht Frankfurt have registered just one victory in five outings across all competitions, a 3:0 win over relegation-threatened 1. Heidenheim. Despite being held to a goalless draw by Augsburg (0:0), the squad displayed attacking promise, generating 1.40 xG, though signs of fatigue following their Europa League quarter-finals tie were evident. Following the departure of Omar Marmoush, Hugo Ekitiké has emerged as the principal attacking force for Eintracht Frankfurt, contributing 14 goals and 5 assists in the league. Over the course of the campaign, the team has accumulated 64.78 xG — second only to Bayern Munich's 86.35.
RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig dropped vital points in their last outing, drawing 1:1 at home against bottom-placed Holstein Kiel, a result that reduced their lead over fifth-placed Freiburg to a single point. Their away form has left much to be desired, with just 20 points collected from 15 road fixtures — ranking ninth in the division. Nonetheless, their attack has looked sharper since the March international break, netting seven goals in their last four matches, underpinned by a cumulative 6.10 xG.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs RB Leipzig Prediction
All three meetings between Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig since May 2024 have produced over 2.5 goals. With Eintracht Frankfurt looking to derail RB Leipzig’s Champions League push and the visitors equally determined to consolidate their position, a high-scoring affair appears likely.
