Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Borussia Dortmund (45%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Eintracht Frankfurt face Borussia Dortmund.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund meet at Deutsche Bank Park in Bundesliga, Regular Season - 24. This fixture gets under way on Tuesday 2 March 2027 at 19:30 UTC.
Current Form
Eintracht Frankfurt's overall Bundesliga record this term: 3W 3D 4L from 10 games (1.20 PPG). Last five: D L W L W. Offensively they are averaging 1.70 goals per game, with 2.30 conceded. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Eintracht Frankfurt, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at Deutsche Bank Park, Eintracht Frankfurt have gone 4W 3D 3L this season (10 games, 1.50 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.60 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Borussia Dortmund (all games): 7W 3D 0L across 10 Bundesliga outings this term — 2.40 points per game. Last five: W D D W D. They are scoring at 1.90 per game and conceding 0.80. Defensively, 0.80 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. This season is still relatively young for Borussia Dortmund, so this record blends games from this season and last.
Borussia Dortmund's away record: 5W 3D 2L from 10 road trips in Bundesliga this season (1.80 PPG). Away from home they average 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road. Their away PPG of 1.80 is notably below their overall 2.40 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
The travelling side arrive in better shape. Borussia Dortmund are 1.20 PPG clear of Eintracht Frankfurt in recent Bundesliga fixtures (2.40 vs 1.20). Backing the visitors outright or on Draw No Bet are both valid approaches where the price allows.
Head-to-Head
The head-to-head ledger leans to Borussia Dortmund, who have claimed 7 wins from 10 meetings compared to 1 for the hosts, with 2 draws.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 3.8 goals per game across 10 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 24 Oct 2026, ended 0–1 with Borussia Dortmund winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Borussia Dortmund have won 7 of 10 previous encounters, and at 3.8 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
Eintracht Frankfurt — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 62% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 91% of the time; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 67% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 57%.
Borussia Dortmund — key trading statistics (42 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 71% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; they lead at the break 55% of the time; BTTS occurs in 57% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 52% of games (away games); they keep a clean sheet 48% of the time.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Eintracht Frankfurt 71% versus Borussia Dortmund 48%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Eintracht Frankfurt 69% | Borussia Dortmund 55%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Eintracht Frankfurt 1.16 xG and Borussia Dortmund 1.51 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Eintracht Frankfurt attack 0.942 / defence 1.081 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.019 / defence 0.651. League average goals — home 1.897 / away 1.375. Borussia Dortmund's defence strength of 0.651 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 42 Eintracht Frankfurt games / 42 Borussia Dortmund games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Eintracht Frankfurt 29% | Draw 27% | Borussia Dortmund 45%. Fair-value odds: Eintracht Frankfurt 3.45 | Draw 3.70 | Borussia Dortmund 2.22. Borussia Dortmund hold a narrow Poisson edge at 45% — the draw (27%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 50% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 2.68. Over/Under 2.5 is close to a coin-flip at 50%/50% — the total xG of 2.68 sits near the 2.5 margin; this is a low-edge market from a Poisson standpoint. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Borussia Dortmund at 45% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 27% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Borussia Dortmund if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 29% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.68 combined xG gives a 50% probability to Over 2.5 — strong, supported by form averaging 2.9 goals per game and H2H averaging 3.8 goals per meeting.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 54%. Form rates corroborate: Eintracht Frankfurt 70% | Borussia Dortmund 50% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund | Competition: Bundesliga, Regular Season - 24 | Venue: Deutsche Bank Park • Kick-off: Tuesday 2 Mar 2027, 19:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Eintracht Frankfurt 29% | Draw 27% | Borussia Dortmund 45% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 50% | BTTS 54% | xG Eintracht Frankfurt 1.16 / Borussia Dortmund 1.51 • Poisson strength factors: Eintracht Frankfurt attack 0.942 / def 1.081 | Borussia Dortmund attack 1.019 / def 0.651 | league avg home 1.897 / away 1.375 • Poisson stance: Borussia Dortmund (45%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.16
Eintracht Frankfurt xG
Expected Goals
1.51
Borussia Dortmund xG
54%
BTTS
75%
Over 1.5
50%
Over 2.5
28%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund kick off?
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund is scheduled to kick off at 19:30 on Tuesday 2 March 2027 at Deutsche Bank Park.
Where is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund being played?
The match is being played at Deutsche Bank Park.
What competition is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund part of?
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund is a Regular Season - 24 fixture in the Bundesliga (Germany).
Who is favourite to win Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our statistical model gives Eintracht Frankfurt a 29% chance of winning, Borussia Dortmund a 45% chance, and a 27% chance of a draw — making Borussia Dortmund the favourite.
Will both teams score in Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund will score (BTTS).
Will Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 50%.
What is the head-to-head record between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund?
Record (10 meetings): Eintracht Frankfurt 1W | Draws 2 | Borussia Dortmund 7W.
What form are Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in?
Eintracht Frankfurt (all comps): 3W-3D-4L in 10 | 1.20 PPG | GF 1.70 / GA 2.30 | L5 D-L-W-L-W. Borussia Dortmund (all comps): 7W-3D-0L in 10 | 2.40 PPG | GF 1.90 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-D-D-W-D.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Eintracht Frankfurt's attacking strength (0.94x league average) is weighed against Borussia Dortmund's defensive record (0.65x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.16. Flip it around — Borussia Dortmund's attack (1.02x) against Eintracht Frankfurt's defence (1.08x) — and the away total comes out at 1.51.
These ratings are built from 42/42 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 13.7%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.2%), 0-1 (8.8%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 32% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Borussia Dortmund Win
29%
3.49
27%
3.77
45%
2.23
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
12.1%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
10.4%
Away win
1 – 2
9.2%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.16
Eintracht Frankfurt xG
Total xG
2.68
1.51
Borussia Dortmund xG
3.49
29%
Home win
3.77
27%
Draw
2.23
45%
Away win
Goals Markets
75%
Over 1.5
1.33
25%
Under 1.5
4.00
50%
Over 2.5
2.00
50%
Under 2.5
2.00
28%
Over 3.5
3.57
72%
Under 3.5
1.39
13%
Over 4.5
7.69
87%
Under 4.5
1.15
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.85
46%
BTTS No
2.18
Clean Sheet
22%
4.55
31%
3.20
Win to Nil
6%
15.88
14%
7.15
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 6.9 | 10.4 | 7.9 | 4.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 8.0 | 12.1 | 9.2 | 4.6 | 1.8 | 0.5 |
| 2 | 4.6 | 7.0 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 |
| 3 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 13.7%.
How many goals are Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund expected to score?
The model projects 1.16 expected goals for Eintracht Frankfurt and 1.51 for Borussia Dortmund, a combined total of 2.68.
How confident is the prediction model for Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 45%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 42 outings, Eintracht Frankfurt have picked up 1.31 PPG on a 14W 13D 15L record — D-L-W-L-W across the most recent five. The sample for Eintracht Frankfurt is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Borussia Dortmund's form line: 27W 10D 5L from 42 games, 2.17 PPG, last five W-D-D-W-D. The sample for Borussia Dortmund is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Put side by side, Borussia Dortmund are the form team by 0.86 points per game — a gap wide enough to matter, though form alone rarely tells the whole story against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Eintracht Frankfurt have posted 1.52 PPG from 21 outings (9W 5D 7L).
On the road, Borussia Dortmund have gone 11W 7D 3L from 21 away games — 1.90 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Eintracht Frankfurt are averaging 1.76 goals scored and 1.98 conceded per game recently; Borussia Dortmund are on 2.00 scored and 0.95 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Eintracht Frankfurt have seen both teams score in 71% of their recent games.
Defensively: Borussia Dortmund in 48% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 42 Results — Bundesliga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Eintracht Frankfurt
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Borussia Dortmund
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund in coming into this match?
Eintracht Frankfurt have gone 14W 13D 15L in their last 42 games (1.31 PPG), while Borussia Dortmund have gone 27W 10D 5L in their last 42 (2.17 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Eintracht Frankfurt at home or Borussia Dortmund away?
Borussia Dortmund's away record (1.90 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Eintracht Frankfurt at home: 1.52 PPG; Borussia Dortmund away: 1.90 PPG.
Have Eintracht Frankfurt or Borussia Dortmund been keeping clean sheets recently?
Eintracht Frankfurt have kept a clean sheet in 19% of their recent games, Borussia Dortmund in 48%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since January 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Bundesliga. The two were last together as recently as 24 October 2026, so this form is fresh in the memory.
Records & Recent Trends
Borussia Dortmund have won the last 2 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Borussia Dortmund won 4-0 on 22 Apr 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Eintracht Frankfurt have gone 1W 2D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against Borussia Dortmund — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
1
Eintracht Frankfurt
2
Draws
7
Borussia Dortmund
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund?
From 10 meetings on record, Eintracht Frankfurt have won 1, Borussia Dortmund have won 7, and 2 have been drawn.
When did Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund last play each other?
They last met on 24 October 2026, when Borussia Dortmund 1-0 Eintracht Frankfurt.
Who has won more matches between Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund?
Borussia Dortmund have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 10 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Eintracht Frankfurt are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 62% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time.
Borussia Dortmund are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 71% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 43% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Eintracht Frankfurt 62%, Borussia Dortmund 57% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 67% (Eintracht Frankfurt) and 52% (Borussia Dortmund). Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 52% and 24% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Eintracht Frankfurt keep a clean sheet in 33% of their matches; Borussia Dortmund in 38%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Eintracht Frankfurt home games / Borussia Dortmund away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Eintracht Frankfurt play Borussia Dortmund?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Eintracht Frankfurt's games and 57% of Borussia Dortmund's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 67% of Eintracht Frankfurt's matches and 52% of Borussia Dortmund's.
Do Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund tend to score early?
Eintracht Frankfurt have had a goal before half-time in 62% of their recent matches, Borussia Dortmund in 71% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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