The Matchday 1 Bundesliga clash between Eintracht and Werder will take place on August 23 at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. Eintracht vs. Werder: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Eintracht
Last season, the team finished third – the highest achievement for Eintracht in the 21st century. The club accumulated 60 points, remaining unbeaten in the last six Bundesliga rounds (3 wins, 3 draws). Notably, in terms of points (34) and goals scored (41) in home matches last season, the team was only behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. Over the summer, Eintracht played six friendly matches, suffering only one defeat (3 wins, 2 draws).
In the offseason, the team welcomed goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, who previously played for their upcoming opponent, as well as forwards Ritsu Doan and Jonathan Burkardt. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Kevin Trapp, defender Tuta, and forwards Hugo Ekitike and Igor Matanovic left the club.
- The team has not lost in 8 of their last 10 home Bundesliga matches (6 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 6 of the last 7 home matches in the league.
- Both teams scored in 8 of Eintracht's last 12 home Bundesliga matches.
Predicted lineup for Eintracht (4-5-1)
Michael Zetterer – Rasmus Kristensen, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate – Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Can Uzun, Fares Chaibi, Jean-Matteo Baouia – Jonathan Burkardt.
Midfielder Eric Dina Ebimbe will miss the match due to suspension.
Werder
Last season, the club finished eighth with 51 points, going on an 8-match unbeaten run at the end (5 wins, 3 draws). The last time Werder finished higher in the Bundesliga was in the 2009/10 season. However, they conceded 57 goals last season – only four teams had a worse record. In preparation for the new season, Werder played ten friendly matches, securing four wins (1 draw, 5 losses).
During the summer, the club signed defender Maximilian Weber and forward Samuel Mbangula. At the same time, the team parted ways with goalkeeper Michael Zetterer, defender Anthony Jung, and forwards Marvin Ducksch and Oliver Burke. Additionally, Werder appointed a new head coach, Horst Steffen, who has never managed a Bundesliga club before.
- The club has not lost in their last five away matches in the league (4 wins, 1 draw).
- The team scored at least twice in their last five away Bundesliga matches.
- At least three goals were scored in 8 of Werder's last 9 away league matches.
Predicted lineup for Werder (4-5-1)
Mio Backhaus – Felix Agu, Niklas Stark, Marco Friedl, Olivier Deman – Justin Njinmah, Leonardo Bittencourt, Romano Schmid, Senne Lynen, Samuel Mbangula, Marco Grüll.
Defender Mitchell Weiser and midfielder Jens Stage will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Harm Osmers (Germany)
Matches – 15 (Bundesliga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 53;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 22;
Penalties – 33%.
Match Prediction for Eintracht vs. Werder
In a clash between such opponents, I expect a high-scoring game. Eintracht at home plays open football and spends a lot of time attacking. Thanks to this style, the team scores a lot: in the last 21 home Bundesliga matches, the players have never left the field without scoring. Moreover, during this period, Eintracht has scored at least twice on 13 occasions. Meanwhile, in the last 12 home league matches, the team has kept a clean sheet only four times.
Werder feels confident on the road, focusing on attack. In the last 11 away Bundesliga matches, the club failed to score only against Bayern Munich and Freiburg, and in eight encounters during this period, they scored at least two goals. However, in 7 of the last 9 away league matches, Werder conceded, and in five cases, they conceded at least two goals.
I expect to see a vibrant and effective attacking game from both teams, so my prediction: Total over 2.5 goals
