Eintracht against Mainz: Doan on the hunt for the next win!

Eintracht against Mainz: Doan on the hunt for the next win!

An exciting encounter is on the program in the Bundesliga on Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.: Eintracht Frankfurt welcomes FSV Mainz 05 in a neighborhood duel. The signs couldn't be more different. While Eintracht is in eighth place after nine games with 22 goals and 19 goals conceded, Mainz is fighting for every point in 17th place with just one win. Coach Dino Toppmöller can rely on all players apart from Oscar Höjlund and Can Uzun and hopes to improve the performance of his team, which recently scored 0-0 against SSC Napoli in the Champions League.

Before the duel against Mainz, Toppmöller is relying on rotation. Ritsu Doan, who has never lost in his eight meetings with Mainz and was involved in five goals, could play a crucial role in the game. He should play in the ten-man half-space behind the striker Jonathan Burkardt. Ellyes Skhiri could also be in the starting lineup to increase the offensive potential after Uzun is out. A possible line-up for Eintracht is Zetterer in goal, supported by Collins, Koch, Theate in defense and Kristensen, Skhiri, Chaibi, Brown in midfield.

Home form and historical comparisons

However, Eintracht Frankfurt's home form is causing unrest: the team has only achieved one win in the last five games and conceded 13 goals. This defense is the second worst in the league behind Augsburg. Jonathan Burkardt, the player of the month in the Bundesliga, faces his former club Mainz and will look to add to his goalscoring tally.

The last encounters between the two teams were varied - Eintracht achieved two wins and two draws from the last five games. A 3-1 win for Mainz in Frankfurt in December 2024 must also be taken into account; The last duel has a special significance for the guests. Mainz, after a frustrating start to the season, recently secured a draw against Werder Bremen, ending a losing streak.

The pressure on Mainz

Mainz 05 is at a disadvantage in the league table. With just six points from nine games, they are currently in a relegation zone. However, there are also bright spots: the team celebrated a 2-1 win in the UEFA Conference League against Fiorentina, which should boost their self-confidence. Stefan Bell returns to the squad for the game against Eintracht, which represents a small glimmer of hope in the difficult season.

The duel against Frankfurt will be a big challenge for Mainz. Mainz coach Bo Henriksen has been unbeaten against Eintracht since taking over. Toppmöller, for his part, only has one win from four matches against the team from Mainz. So pay close attention to the developments on Sunday, because there is really something in it for both teams.

A look at the table shows the urgency of the game: Frankfurt in eighth place still has opportunities to establish themselves in the top half of the table, while Mainz urgently needs points to escape the relegation zone.

The Bundesliga season continues to develop in an exciting way, and real fans can look forward to a thrilling duel that is not just about points, but also about much more. Keep your eyes peeled for the lineups to be announced on match day and be ready for a spectacular match.