RB Leipzig will entertain Eintracht Frankfurt at Red Bull Arena Leipzig in the DFB-Pokal round of 16 on Wednesday. The two teams are meeting in the competition for the first time since the 2023 final, which Leipzig won.
The hosts overcame FC St. Pauli 4-2 in the second round in October. They have endured a six-game winless run in all competitions since, suffering five defeats. They played Wolfsburg at home in the Bundesliga last week and fell to a 5-1 loss. Captain Willi Orbán bagged the consolation goal in the 82nd minute.
Frankfurt have enjoyed a seven-game winning streak in all competitions, with that run beginning with their 2-1 home win over Borussia Mönchengladbach in the DFB-Pokal second round in October. They played Heidenheim in their previous league outing, recording a 4-0 away win. Nathaniel Brown picked up two assists and Omar Marmoush bagged a brace.
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RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 18 times in all competitions. They have been evenly matched in these meetings with five wins apiece and eight games ending in draws.
- They have met twice in the DFB-Pokal, with both teams recording one win each.
- Frankfurt were unbeaten in their two league meetings against Leipzig last season, recording an away win and playing out a draw in the home game.
- RB Leipzig have conceded at least three goals in three of their last five games across all competitions.
- Eintracht Frankfurt are unbeaten in their last four away games in all competitions, recording three wins.
- Leipzig have suffered just one loss at home against Frankfurt. Interestingly, their five wins in this fixture have been registered at home.
RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
Die Roten Bullen have suffered three consecutive defeats, conceding 10 goals, and will look to improve upon that record. They have won their last six home games in the DFB-Pokal and will look to build on that record. They have kept four clean sheets in their last nine home games in this fixture.
Castello Lukeba suffered a muscle injury against Wolfsburg, becoming their latest injury concern. Maarten Vandevoordt started in the goal against St. Pauli in the second round and should retain his place in the starting XI. Lukas Klostermann faces a late fitness test.
Die Adler have enjoyed a great run of form, as they are unbeaten in their last nine games in all competitions, recording eight wins. They have won six of their last eight games in all competitions, scoring at least twice in these wins.
Aurèle Amenda is a long-term absentee while Arthur Theate suffered a ligament injury against Heidenheim and is ruled out for this match.
Leipzig have a lengthy absentee list which is likely to impact their performance here. Frankfurt head into the match in red-hot form and should be able to record a comfortable win.
Prediction: RB Leipzig 1-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
RB Leipzig vs Eintracht Frankfurt Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Eintracht Frankfurt to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Both teams to score - Yes
