{"id":19959,"date":"2026-01-12T13:48:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=19959"},"modified":"2026-01-12T13:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:48:21","slug":"dortmund-looks-to-extend-winning-streak-against-frankfurt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/dortmund-looks-to-extend-winning-streak-against-frankfurt\/","title":{"rendered":"Dortmund Looks to Extend Winning Streak Against Frankfurt"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Eintracht Frankfurt will host Borussia Dortmund on Friday evening, January 9, 2026, as they aim to capitalize on a slight improvement before the winter break. However, they will be up against a confident BVB team during a pivotal moment in the Bundesliga season.<\/p>\n

The Eagles might believe the break came at an inconvenient time, having earned four points from their last two fixtures, which includes a 1-1 draw against newly-promoted Hamburger SV. Yet, inconsistency has been a hallmark of Dino Toppm\u00f6ller\u2019s tenure, with Frankfurt managing only four goals over their last six outings and having conceded a total of 30 in the league.<\/p>\n

Softfootball notes that despite these challenges, Frankfurt has proven difficult to defeat at home, remaining unbeaten in their last four Bundesliga matches at Deutsche Bank Park.<\/p>\n

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Dortmund Players (Photo Credit: Borussia Dortmund Via X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dortmund, conversely, come into this match buoyed by recent success. A win would signify their sixth victory in nine league encounters, reinforcing their resurgence under the management of Niko Kova\u010d.<\/p>\n

BVB has discovered their scoring ability recently, finding the net nine times in their last five Bundesliga matches. This streak includes notable victories such as a 2\u20130 win against M\u00f6nchengladbach, clinched by a late goal from Beier, and a 2\u20131 triumph over Leverkusen, inspired by Chelsea loanee Aar\u00f3n Anselmino. The club also shared on their X account<\/a> before heading to Frankfurt:<\/p>\n

Ab nach Frankfurt!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund. (photo credit: Dortmund via x)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Team news<\/h2>\n

The team news confirms that Frankfurt will be without Jonathan Burkardt and Michy Batshuayi, requiring Ansgar Knauff to take on a more advanced position. Dortmund could potentially miss Gregor Kobel, while Jobe Bellingham\u2019s suspension opens opportunities for Marcel Sabitzer and Felix Nmecha.<\/p>\n

Possible lineups<\/h2>\n

Frankfurt<\/strong>: Zetterer; Collins, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Larsson, Dahoud, Brown; Doan, G\u00f6tze; Knauff.
\nDortmund<\/strong>: Meyer; Anton, Can, Schlotterbeck; Ryerson, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy.<\/p>\n

Prediction: Frankfurt 1-2 Dortmund. The home team’s defensive strength may keep the score close, but Dortmund’s more potent attack is likely to be the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n