In a weekend match on Sat Dec 18th, in week 17, Eintracht Frankfurt hosts Mainz 05 at Commerzbank-arena in a clash of the Bundesliga. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, with daytime temperatures of only 3 degrees, which will make playing unpleasant. In their last match, 10th placed Eintracht Frankfurt, recorded a 5-2 win against Bayer Leverkusen. Patrik Schick scored the first goal for Bayer Leverkusen in the 5th minute, then Patrik Schick added another in the 22nd minute on a penalty But fortunately they were able to complete the comaback in the 50th minute on a goal by Evan N’Dicka. Eintracht Frankfurt should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 17 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, Mainz 05 recorded a 4-0 shutout win against Hertha BSC. Jae-Sung Lee struck first for Mainz 05 in the 19th minute on a feed from Silvan Widmer, then Alexander Hack added another in the 41st minute At the end of 90 a dissapointed Hertha BSC couldn’t manage to score, and Mainz 05 took the shutout win. Mainz 05 is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Eintracht Frankfurt won the head to head battle with 1 win.
Mainz 05 is lucky enough to have a few offensive weapons, with Jonathan Burkardt and Alexander Hack each having 2 goals in their last 5. Djibril Sow has been the most effective weapon for Eintracht Frankfurt lately. The Swiss midfielder has netted 3 goals in his last five matches
Oliver Glasner’s Eintracht Frankfurt squad will be without Dominik Kohr, while Jeremiah St. Juste is unavailable to play for Bo Svensson’s team.