Eintracht Frankfurt
- Polanski has had the advantage of time with Gladbach, taking over in September 2025, whereas Riera has only been at the helm since February this year.
- While the Spaniard has added a modern flair to the attack, there is still an edge of old school about the home side, playing a 4-2-3-1 system that morphs into a free-flowing attack thanks to wing-backs and a double pivot.
Borussia Monchengladbach
- In stark contrast, Polanski has overseen a pragmatic rejuvenation in Gladbach, which has them playing an almost opposite approach to the hosts.
- Polanski’s men prefer a back-three system that can morph into a five-man backline, with the wing-backs pushing up and a direct, vertical build-up when the ball is at the back.
Head-to-Head
- Eintracht Frankfurt have won two and drawn one of the last three Bundesliga H2Hs.
- Borussia Monchengladbach have failed to win any of their last two away trips to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Key Players
- Jonathan Burkardt is the most likely threat for the hosts with eight goals in ten Bundesliga matches this season, while Haris Tabakovic has scored ten goals in 20 for Gladbach this season.
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Anytime scorer bets should also consider Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, who has scored two of Frankfurt’s six goals across the last five games.
- Jonathan Burkardt - eight goals in ten Bundesliga matches
- Haris Tabakovic - ten goals in 20
- Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga - two of Frankfurt’s six goals across the last five games
Betting Insights
At the current odds, we’re also getting a great value pick for an Over 2.5 goals bet, with ten goals scored in the last H2H and both sides leaking goals here.
Prediction
- Riera wants his side to be proactive, with the ball and when out of possession, but Gladbach’s system seems to be set to avoid the pressing game and play into the strong points of their players.
- It is difficult to decide which team will edge this one, as both are in need of a win to get some momentum, but with home advantage, the recent dominance in the H2H and superior attacking strength, we’re going for Frankfurt.
