Eintracht Frankfurt vs TSG Hoffenheim

Eintracht Frankfurt and TSG Hoffenheim are set to lock horns in a handsomely-looking midweek Bundesliga fixture at the Deutsche Bank Park.

A 2-1 loss to Borussia Dortmund in Eintracht Frankfurt’s most recent home league outing proved a minor setback as Oliver Glasner’s men secured a victory at Augsburg via an identical scoreline at the weekend, making it three wins in the last four Bundesliga rounds. With fourth-placed Dortmund only two points away, ‘Die Adler’ can welcome the ultimate Bundesliga matchday ahead of the World Cup break inside the top four should they arrest a two-game winless top-flight H2H run against Hoffenheim (D1, L1). A high scoring theme could be the order of the day, as each of the last five Bundesliga meetings between these two sides has featured over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring.

In the meantime, visiting Hoffenheim slumped to a dreadful 3-1 home defeat to RB Leipzig at the weekend, extending their winless Bundesliga streak to three matches (D1, L2). ‘Die Kraichgauer’ can ill-afford another slip-up if they’re to remain within touching distance of the European qualification spots, with sixth-placed Leipzig already four points off. Unfortunately for coach Breitenreiter, his side’s indifferent six-game away start to the 2022/23 Bundesliga season (W2, D2, L2) cannot inspire much confidence. Neither can the fact they’ve only won once on their last four league travels (D2, L1), netting under 1.5 goals on three occasions. If that’s not enough to make Hoffenheim worry about their prospects in Frankfurt, an underwhelming six-match winless Bundesliga streak at the Deutsche Bank Park should (D3, L3).