German Bundesliga Prediction - Borussia Dortmund VS Eintracht Frankfurt

German Bundesliga - Borussia Dortmund VS Eintracht Frankfurt
Match Time: 25-08-2024 00:30 Sunday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
This week marks the kickoff of the Bundesliga, signaling the full swing of Europe's top five leagues. Last season, Bayer Leverkusen clinched the title with 90 points, finishing 18 points ahead of Bayern Munich and setting an unbeaten streak record that hadn't been seen in over half a century. This season, the main focus will surely be on the battle between Bayern and Leverkusen. Of course, Borussia Dortmund, often a strong contender, has finished as runners-up four out of the past five seasons. Last year, however, they only managed to finish fifth but were fortunate enough to still secure a Champions League spot, given that they were the runners-up in the previous season's Champions League. The team hasn't seen many changes this season, with around eight players coming in or going out.

In recent seasons, Eintracht Frankfurt has consistently finished near the top, coming in sixth place last season, just behind Dortmund, which earned them a spot in the Europa League. This season has seen significant changes to their squad, with up to 17 players coming in or going out. Historically, they have been at a significant disadvantage against Borussia Dortmund in recent seasons, with a record of five losses and one draw over the last three seasons.

Odds Analysis
In the 2021-22 season, the first match was a clash between these two teams, with Borussia Dortmund securing a 5-2 win. At that time, the handicap was set at 1.25. Last season, the line was adjusted down from -1 to 0.75, and Dortmund went on to win 3-1. Tonight, the line starts directly at 0.75, which does suggest a lack of strength, but it also aligns with Dortmund's drop in ranking from second to fifth last season, with Eintracht Frankfurt close behind them. So far, there hasn’t been a significant change in the line for this match. If the line moves up to one goal closer to the start of the game with heavy support for Dortmund, it might be hard for them to win. However, if it stays at 0.75 with low pressure, Dortmund's home performance in the opening matches over the past seasons has been reliable, and there's still a chance for a narrow win. Therefore, I am inclined to support Borussia Dortmund at home.

Pick：Borussia Dortmund