Verdict: Both teams to score
Best odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Unibet
Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich return to the Allianz Arena on Saturday determined to widen the gap at the top, while visitors Eintracht Frankfurt chase consecutive league victories for the first time since November.
The teams will take to the pitch with differing pressures, but the stakes remain high as the season approaches its decisive phase.
Bayern Munich
Bayern stormed into 2026 with record‑breaking momentum, setting a new benchmark for points at the halfway stage of a Bundesliga season. However, their aura of invincibility dimmed across January, turning a comfortable title cushion into a position that now demands greater vigilance.
A surprise 2-1 loss to Augsburg followed by a frustrating 2-2 draw with Hamburger SV cost Bayern five valuable points last month. Their once‑commanding advantage has now shrunk to six points over Borussia Dortmund—an unwelcome scenario with a crunch trip to Signal Iduna Park looming on February 28. Should Dortmund continue their surge, Bayern risk arriving for that six‑pointer with far less margin for error.
Kompany’s side restored some confidence last weekend with a assured 3-0 win away to Werder Bremen—their fourth victory in five matches across all competitions. However, that success was only their second win in their last four Bundesliga outings, underlining a slight wobble in league consistency.
The clean sheet in Bremen was also Kompany’s first shutout in the league since December 21, when Bayern demolished Heidenheim 4-0. In the 31 league goals they scored between those matches, the attack clearly did its part; it is the defensive end where uncertainty has crept in.
Supporters heading to the Allianz Arena can remain optimistic, though. Bayern have failed to win just twice at home all season—one draw and one loss—and their free‑flowing forward line continues to produce at will. Still, the crowd may be tense knowing Dortmund’s shadow grows longer each week.
Team News
Manuel Neuer remains out with a calf injury, meaning Jonas Urbig is expected to keep his place in goal. Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano will continue as the central defensive pairing. Raphaël Guerreiro is managing a muscle complaint, and while he may feature in some capacity, Alphonso Davies is set to start at left‑back.
Leon Goretzka should partner Joshua Kimmich in midfield, with Bayern otherwise carrying a healthy squad.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt enter the weekend in seventh place, six points off sixth‑placed Leverkusen, and enjoying a modest revival under new head coach Albert Riera. The former Liverpool winger has taken charge of two matches since Dino Toppmöller’s departure and remains unbeaten.
Riera’s dugout debut brought a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin, a result that Union secured only through a late penalty. On Valentine’s Day, Frankfurt followed up with an impressive 3-0 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach—a first clean sheet in 10 games dating back to December.
Die Adler supporters have been encouraged by the early changes under their new boss, who appears to have restored both energy and clarity to their play. Frankfurt’s record against Bayern is another source of confidence: since the 2019–20 season, Frankfurt have defeated the Bavarians four times—more than any other club in that span. They have also scored 22 goals in 13 matches against Bayern in that period, the most of any opponent.
Despite these positives, Frankfurt face a glaring issue: their away form. Since their 4-3 win over Köln on November 22, they have failed to claim another victory on the road, suffering four defeats and three draws across their seven subsequent away fixtures.
Team News
Frankfurt’s injury problems are extensive. Michy Batshuayi (ankle), Younes Ebnoutalib (knee) and Arnaud Kalimuendo (shoulder) are all sidelined, while Jonathan Burkardt is ill and may miss out. Ansgar Knauff (abdominals) and Can Uzun (thigh) are also absent, with Fares Chaibi (thigh) doubtful.
Young forward Ayoube Amaimouni‑Echghouyab, who scored on his first start against Gladbach, may continue in attack alongside Jean‑Matteo Bahoya and Mario Götze. In defence, Arthur Theate (knee) and Rasmus Kristensen (ankle) are out, so a back three of Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch and Aurèle Amenda is likely, flanked by Ritsu Dōan and Nathaniel Brown.
Head‑to‑Head
Frankfurt have caused Bayern more problems than any other Bundesliga side in recent years, with four league wins since 2019 and 22 goals scored across those encounters.
Bayern did win comfortably earlier this season, but the fixture often produces high‑intensity football and unpredictable scorelines.
Conclusion
Bayern enter as favourites and should have too much firepower for a depleted Frankfurt side, but their recent defensive fragility suggests they may need to outscore rather than stifle their visitors.
Frankfurt’s early signs under Riera have been impressive, and they could cause problems in transition, but their poor away form makes an upset unlikely. Expect Bayern’s attacking depth to carry them to victory.
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best odds: 8/11
Bookmaker: Unibet
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