Match Overview
On January 26th, Eintracht Frankfurt will face FSV Mainz 05 at the Deutsche Bank Park in a Bundesliga match. The odds for this encounter are in favor of the local team, with Eintracht Frankfurt having a higher chance of winning at 2.10 compared to FSV Mainz 05’s odds of 3.80. A draw is also a possibility with odds of 3.64.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met several times in the past, with their most recent encounter ending in a draw (1-1). Looking back at their previous clashes, we can observe that there has been an average of three or more goals per game when these teams meet.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Eintracht Frankfurt has had mixed results recently, winning two matches, losing two matches, and drawing two matches across all competitions. In terms of their Bundesliga campaign, they currently sit in sixth place with 28 points and a goal difference of +7. At home, they have been relatively strong, winning four out of eight matches and scoring 15 goals while conceding eight.
In their last Bundesliga match against SV Darmstadt 98 away from home, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a hard-fought draw (2-2) thanks to goals from Niels Nkounkou and Ansgar Knauff.
Away Team’s Recent Form
FSV Mainz 05 has struggled recently, managing only one win in their last six matches across all competitions. In the Bundesliga standings, they find themselves in the relegation zone at sixteenth place with just eleven points and a goal difference of -15.
In away games specifically, FSV Mainz 05 has not won any matches this season. They have drawn six and lost three matches on the road, scoring eight goals while conceding sixteen.
Their most recent match was against VfL Wolfsburg, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Silvan Widmer scored the equalizing goal for FSV Mainz 05.
Key Players Spotlight
For Eintracht Frankfurt, midfielder Ellyes Skhiri has been influential with five goals and two assists in 23 appearances this season. He will be crucial in controlling the midfield and providing a threat going forward.
FSV Mainz 05 will rely on Ludovic Ajorque, who has found the back of the net twice this season. His ability to create chances and finish them off will be vital for their attacking game plan.
Statistical Insights
Eintracht Frankfurt has shown better form recently, with more wins and fewer losses compared to FSV Mainz 05. They have also been stronger at home, winning four out of eight matches.
In terms of goal-scoring, Eintracht Frankfurt has scored an average of 1.17 goals per game across all competitions, while FSV Mainz 05 has averaged only 0.67 goals per game away from home.
Defensively, Eintracht Frankfurt has conceded an average of 1.22 goals per game in all competitions compared to FSV Mainz 05’s average of 1.78 goals conceded per game away from home.
Match Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 3 – 1 FSV Mainz 05
Based on their recent form and statistical analysis, it is likely that Eintracht Frankfurt will come out on top in this match against FSV Mainz 05. The predicted scoreline is Eintracht Frankfurt 3 – 1 FSV Mainz 05 (exact score to be determined). However, given the unpredictable nature of football, FSV Mainz 05 could potentially put up a strong fight and secure a draw or even an upset victory.
