SV Darmstadt 98 - Eintracht Frankfurt

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61'		1 - 2	Goal	J. Justvan
51'		0 - 2	Goal	A. Knauff	S. Kalajdžić (Assist)
33'		0 - 1	Goal	N. Nkounkou	J. Dina Ebimbe (Assist)

68'		Aurélio Buta	Roughing
20'		M. Maglica	Foul
19'		M. Maglica

90'			In:	M. Götze	Out:	H. Smolčić
90'			In:	J. Dina Ebimbe	Out:	S. Rode
89'			In:	F. Holland	Out:	C. Zimmermann
89'			In:	A. Knauff	Out:	J. Hauge
88'			In:	S. Kalajdžić	Out:	J. Ngankam
80'			In:	T. Skarke	Out:	E. Karić
79'			In:	F. Nürnberger	Out:	O. Vilhelmsson
79'			In:	B. Franjić	Out:	T. Kempe
68'			In:	D. van de Beek	Out:	Aurélio Buta
64'			In:	D. van de Beek	Out:	Aurélio Buta
48'			In:	M. Maglica	Out:	A. Müller

SV Darmstadt 98 - Eintracht Frankfurt Predictions

Prediction: Draw or Eintracht Frankfurt

Best odds: 1.33

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As the Bundesliga gears up for another weekend of high-octane football, SV Darmstadt 98 is set to clash with Eintracht Frankfurt at the Merck-Stadion am Böllenfalltor on a crisp Saturday afternoon. With the home side fighting to claw their way out of the relegation zone and the visitors aiming to solidify their mid-table standing, predictions are on a knife-edge. Will the Lilies manage a surprise upset, or will the Eagles soar to victory?

Key Players

For Darmstadt, much will depend on the performance of their midfield maestro, Mathias Honsak. With a rating of 6.45, Honsak has been a glimmer of hope in an otherwise dim season, contributing with his keen eye for passes and a goal to his name. In defense, Matej Maglica's presence is crucial. His impressive 419 total passes show a defender comfortable with the ball at his feet, which could be vital in building plays from the back.

Eintracht Frankfurt's attack is spearheaded by Randal Kolo Muani, whose ability to find the back of the net could prove to be the difference. With a rating of 6.55, his influence on the game cannot be understated. Meanwhile, Niels Patrick Nkounkou and Ansgar Knauff bring stability and creativity to the team, boasting ratings of 6.71 and 6.73 respectively, and will be essential in both defensive solidity and attacking thrust.

Recent Form

Darmstadt's recent form is a cause for concern, with a series of draws and losses (DLLLD) leaving them languishing at the bottom of the table. Their inability to turn games around has been their Achilles' heel, and with a goal difference of -21, the defense needs to tighten up.

On the other side, Eintracht Frankfurt's form has been a mixed bag (LWLLD). They've shown they can pick up wins but have been inconsistent. Sitting at 8th on the table, they'll be keen to add to their 21 points and push for a higher finish this season.

Head-to-Head History

The head-to-head record between these two sides doesn't bode well for Darmstadt. In their last meeting on August 20, 2023, Eintracht Frankfurt secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Prior to that, on February 7, 2023, they enjoyed a more comfortable 4-2 win. Darmstadt will need to break this pattern to stand any chance of coming away with something from this match.

Prediction

Without a clear favorite from the predictions, this match promises to be an intriguing encounter. Darmstadt, desperate for points, might be expected to take the game to Frankfurt. However, their defensive frailties could be exploited by the likes of Kolo Muani and Knauff.

Eintracht Frankfurt will likely control the tempo, using their midfield to feed their attackers. The key battle will be whether Darmstadt's Honsak and Maglica can disrupt Frankfurt's rhythm and create chances of their own.

Given the recent form and head-to-head record, the prediction leans towards an Eintracht Frankfurt win, but not without a fight from Darmstadt. Goals are expected, but Frankfurt's slightly superior form and attacking prowess should see them through as the likely victors in what could be an entertaining match-up.

In conclusion, with both teams having something to prove, expect a competitive match with Eintracht Frankfurt having the edge. Darmstadt will not make it easy, but the quality within Frankfurt's ranks might just be enough to secure them the three points.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

10%

90%

Attacking Potential

36%

64%

Defensive Potential

39%

61%

Poisson Distribution

27%

73%

Stregth H2H

20%

80%

Goals H2H

31%

69%

Wins the game

27%

73%

SV Darmstadt 98 - Eintracht Frankfurt Head to Head

20/01	SV Darmstadt 98	2 - 2	Eintracht Frankfurt
20/08	Eintracht Frankfurt	1 - 0	SV Darmstadt 98
07/02	Eintracht Frankfurt	4 - 2	SV Darmstadt 98

Bundesliga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Bayer Leverkusen	28	24	4	0	69	19	50	76
2	Bayern Munich	28	19	3	6	80	36	44	60
3	VfB Stuttgart	28	19	3	6	64	34	30	60
4	RB Leipzig	28	16	5	7	64	33	31	53
5	Borussia Dortmund	28	15	8	5	55	33	22	53
6	Eintracht Frankfurt	28	10	12	6	43	36	7	42
7	FC Augsburg	28	9	9	10	45	46	-1	36
8	1899 Hoffenheim	28	10	6	12	48	53	-5	36
9	SC Freiburg	28	10	6	12	40	52	-12	36
10	FC Heidenheim	28	8	9	11	41	49	-8	33
11	Werder Bremen	28	8	7	13	36	44	-8	31
12	Union Berlin	28	8	5	15	25	43	-18	29
13	Borussia Monchengladbach	27	6	10	11	46	53	-7	28
14	VfL Wolfsburg	27	7	7	13	33	44	-11	28
15	Vfl Bochum	28	5	11	12	33	58	-25	26
16	FSV Mainz 05	28	4	11	13	26	46	-20	23
17	1.FC Köln	28	4	10	14	23	49	-26	22
18	SV Darmstadt 98	28	2	8	18	28	71	-43	14