Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Eintracht Frankfurt prepare to host Bayer on January 31, 2026, with kick-off at 15:30 under referee Schroder, this GERMANY: Bundesliga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Eintracht Frankfurt, currently 7th in the standings with 31 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 26 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 10 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Bayer, sitting 6th with 39 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 17 points from 10 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayer have favored Bayer, with Bayer claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). In head-to-head clashes of late, Bayer have consistently come out on top.

In their previous league match against Borussia M., Eintracht Frankfurt recorded a 3-0 victory while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Santos, Amenda, Koch, Kristensen, Brown, Larsson, Gotze, Doan, Bahoya, Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Kalimuendo. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Bayer's last outing came against St. Pauli, where they secured a 4-0 victory using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Blaswich, Tapsoba, Andrich, Quansah, Grimaldo, Palacios, Garcia, Lucas Vazquez, Poku, Maza, Schick. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Eintracht Frankfurt are expected to maintain their 3-4-2-1 structure, Bayer are likely to mirror that shape. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Eintracht Frankfurt's fixtures have averaged 3.9 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Bayer's games average 2.7 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 30% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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