11 December 2021, 13:52 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
After finishing top of Group D in the Europa League following the 1-1 draw against Fenerbahçe S.K., the Eagles return to Bundesliga action for this fixture against the Company's Eleven. Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Bayer 04 Leverkusen kicks off at 17:30 (GMT+1) on Sunday, December 12, at Deutsche Bank Park.
Preview Eintracht Frankfurt Bundesliga, Dec 12, 2021
Preview Back on the home front, Eintracht Frankfurt failed to earn a single point despite hitting the back of the net twice in the 3-2 defeat to Hoffenheim. Rafael Santos Borré (15') had put Frankfurt in the lead in the first fifteen minutes before Dennis Geiger (24') struck for the leveler. Goals from Hoffenheim's Rutter (30') and Samassekou (59') in each half left Frankfurt with a two-goal deficit before the hour mark. Paciencia (72') got one back for the Eagles in a bid to inspire a late comeback but Frankfurt ran out of time before being able to salvage a point at the PreZero Arena. It was the first defeat in five games for the Diva From the Main, DWWWL, as she remained in 12th place with 18 points after 4W, 6D, and 4L. On Sunday, Oliver Glasner will have his eyes set on a quick return to winning ways. The club has scored 18 goals in 14 Bundesliga games, a ratio of 1.29 g.p.g. over the course of the season. However, Frankfurt has conceded 20 goals (1.43 goals conceded per game) and has a G.D. of -2. Rafael Santos Borré is expected at the top of the 4—2—3—1 formation for this fixture against Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Jesper Lindstrøm (thigh injury) remains doubtful for Sunday's game.
Preview Bayer 04 Leverkusen Bundesliga, Dec 12, 2021
Preview Bayer Leverkusen also finished at the top of their section [Group G] in the Europa League, despite the 1-0 defeat to Ferencvárosi TC on Thursday. Back on home soil, Leverkusen picked bottom-placed Greuther Fürth apart in a 7-1 win at the BayArena last weekend and remained in 3rd place on the Bundesliga table. The Company's Eleven have three victories in a row, LDWWW, ahead of this fixture against Eintracht Frankfurt, coupled with 27 points from 8W, 3D, and 3L. A quick look at the numbers reveals why Leverkusen is in the top-three. An impressive goal ratio of 2.5 goals scored per game leaves the club with 35 goals after 14 Bundesliga games. Die Werkself have conceded 19 goals (an average of 1.36 goals per match) so far this season, and have a G.D. of +16. Gerardo Seoane and the Company’s Eleven could appear with the 4—5—1 formation, leaving Patrik Schick at the top of the design once again. Baumgartlinger (knee) is ruled out, while Bakker (ankle), Fosu-Mensah (match fitness), and Frimpong (ankle) are all on the list of possible absentees.