Eintracht Frankfurt — Borussia Dortmund : Match Preview and Prediction for October 28,2025

Eintracht’s Inconsistent Form

Eintracht Frankfurt continues to exhibit inconsistent and unstable performances this season, primarily struggling with their defensive solidity. While they managed a rare clean sheet against St. Pauli in the league (2-0) last weekend, prior to that, Toppmöller’s side suffered a heavy 1-5 defeat at home to Liverpool in the Champions League.

Defensive Struggles and Absences

The ‘Red-Blacks’ have completely revamped their attacking lineup, yet this change has primarily led to a noticeable lack of balance between their different lines. Before the most recent league fixture, Eintracht had the dubious distinction of being the worst team in the German championship regarding goals conceded, letting in 18 goals in just 8 rounds. Without their potent attack, a top-six position would currently be unattainable. For this cup tie against Borussia, the home side will be without Baum and Højlund.

Borussia’s Strong Response

Borussia Dortmund has seemingly brushed off their Der Klassiker defeat, swiftly returning to winning ways with an exceptionally productive week leading up to this cup fixture. Niko Kovač’s squad first secured a commanding 4-2 victory against Copenhagen in the Champions League, followed by a dramatic 1-0 league win over Köln, sealed by a 96th-minute goal from Bayer. Consequently, Dortmund currently sits 4th in the Bundesliga, just two points shy of the top two, indicating a tight race ahead.

Focus on the Cup and Key Absences

With their league form stabilized, attention now shifts to the match in Frankfurt. While it won’t be an easy away fixture, Borussia’s effective counter-attacking play has the potential to cause significant problems for their opponents. Emre Can and Julien Duranville are sidelined for Borussia due to injuries.