Eintracht Frankfurt are preparing to host Hamburger SV in a Bundesliga fixture, just days after the two sides met in a DFB-Pokal tie. Frankfurt emerged victorious in the midweek cup encounter, securing a 3-1 win at the Volksparkstadion to advance to the third round.
Recent Form and League Standings
Frankfurt, currently 14th in the Bundesliga table, will be looking to carry their cup momentum into the league. Their recent league form has seen them lose two of their last three matches, including a narrow 1-0 defeat away to Borussia Dortmund last Saturday. Despite their league position, the cup win against Hamburg provides a timely boost.
Hamburger SV sit 11th in the Bundesliga, a point ahead of their upcoming opponents. Die Rothosen had enjoyed a three-game winning run in the league before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Paderborn last weekend. The subsequent 3-1 cup loss to Frankfurt marked their second consecutive defeat across all competitions.
Team News
Eintracht Frankfurt will be without forward Jessic Ngankam due to injury. However, there is positive news for Die Adler as Lilian Brassier is expected to return to the starting lineup. Brassier had missed the midweek cup tie due to a minor knee issue.
For Hamburger SV, several players remain unavailable. Nicolás Capaldo, Bilal Nadir, Nicolai Remberg, Fábio Vieira, and Yussuf Poulsen are all unable to feature. Defender Sebastiaan Bornauw is also a doubt for the match after sustaining a blow to the face during the cup collision with Frankfurt goalkeeper Noah Atubolu. In a boost for Hamburg, defender Jordan Torunarigha is set to return to the matchday squad after a two-game absence due to injury.
The Midweek Encounter
In Tuesday’s cup tie, Robin Koch, Jonathan Burkardt, and Younes Ebnoutalib were on the scoresheet for Eintracht Frankfurt, contributing to their 3-1 victory over Hamburg. This result will undoubtedly add an extra layer of intrigue to their immediate rematch in the Bundesliga, with Hamburg potentially seeking revenge for their cup exit.
Both teams will be eager to secure three points to climb higher in the Bundesliga standings. Frankfurt will aim to build on their cup success and improve their league position, while Hamburg will be determined to bounce back from their recent defeats and maintain their slight advantage over Frankfurt in the table.