Eintracht Frankfurt – Hannover SOCCER PICKS
Eintracht Frankfurt and Hannover 96 face each other in Commerzbank-Arena, in a match for the 6th round of the Bundesliga. In this stadium, the history of direct confrontations is favorable to the home team, which records 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. In fact, the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium was on 03-03-2018, in a match for the Bundesliga which ended with a Eintracht Frankfurt victory by (1-0). The only goal of the match was scored by D. da Costa (39 ‘). In this game the home factor may be decisive, since Eintracht Frankfurt presents considerable differences in their results at home and as a visitor.
Eintracht Frankfurt:
The home team is currently in the 15 th position of the league, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses. In the penultimate match, they tied in a home match against RB Leipzig, by (1-1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Borussia M’gladbach, by (3-1). This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 5 wins, 1 draw and 9 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 4 draws and 3 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 home matches Eintracht Frankfurt has won 5, tied 2 and lost 3. The team has conceded goals in 4 of the last 5 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, since they have always scored at least one goal in the last 5 matches for this competition. In the last 14 home matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have conceded 6 of their 16 goals between minutes (46′-60 ‘).
The Frankfurt enters this unmotivated match, after a foreign snub, by 3-1, in the visit to the land of Borussia M’gladbach. The Frankfurt is a team that likes a lot the aerial duels and in this particular that manages to take advantage over their rivals. When it invests in the offensive process, it usually does so through the left flank, taking advantage of the depth offered by the Willems side. Usually, the whole house usually acts in a 4-3-3, in which the three most advanced players are Kostic, Haller and Muller. Coach Adi Hutter will not be able to count on Gonçalo Paciencia, Chico Geraldes, Marco Fabian, Lucas Torró, Timothy Chandler, Taleb Tawatha and Carlos Salcedo, for being injured.
Hannover 96:
After 2 draws and 3 losses, the away team is currently in the 16 th position, with 2 points won. In the penultimate match, they lost in an away match against Nürnberg, by (2-0). In the last match, they lost in a home match against Hoffenheim, by (1-3). This is a team that usually maintains its competitive level in home and away matches, since in the last 30 matches he has 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 losses as a visitor; against 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions, Hannover 96 has won 6, tied 1 and lost 3.
For this competition, they have not won any of the last 5 games. They have not been very strong defensively, since they have suffered goals in 4 of the last 5 matches for this competition. In their away matches there is a tendency for goals, since 21 of the last 24 matches have ended with Over 1,5 goals.
Hannover enters this unmotivated performance, after a home defeat, 1-3, at the reception at Hoffenheim. The greatest valence of strangers is the way they manage to react in a situation of disadvantage. The visiting team usually acts in a tactical system in 4-3-3, privileging fast transitions, mainly through the wings. In this tactical drawing, the three players responsible for throwing the panic in the opposing defense are Maina, Fullkrug and Bebou. The technician of Hannover will not be able to count on Timo Hubers and Edgar Prib, to be injured.
