Bayern Munich host Eintracht Frankfurt on Bundesliga matchday 32

Bayern Munich aim to get back to winning ways when they host Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday at the Allianz Arena.

The Bavarians suffered a painful defeat against Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Wednesday. They have a mountain to climb when they travel to Madrid for the second leg next week. However, before Bayern Munich head to the Spanish capital, they host Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

Bayern have already clinched the Bundesliga title. This game doesn’t have significance for the Bavarians, but getting the win is still important. They would like to bounce back in an emphatic way so that they travel to Madrid in good spirits.

The visitors have a lot to play for in the Bundesliga. Niko Kovac would also like to do well, especially in front of his future employer. They are seventh in the Bundesliga table, just one point behind RB Leipzig as they are trying to confirm s European spot for next season.

Team News

Bayern Munich endured a lot of injuries against Real Madrid. Arjen Robben lasted only ten minutes against the defending European champions. The Dutchman is set to miss the game against Frankfurt on Saturday. Javi Martinez is also set to sit out of this game due to a minor knock.

Jerome Boateng is not going to play again for Bayern Munich this season as the German defender suffered a muscular injury against Real Madrid. David Alaba has started training with the first team on Thursday, but he is also likely to miss Saturday’s game. Kingsley Coman still remains on the sidelines while Manuel Neuer continues to inch closer to first team action.

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Predicted XI

Jupp Heynckes will be eager to avoid any more injuries in this game. Manuel Neuer still needs some time to be totally fit, so Sven Ulreich will continue to keep his place in goal. Rafinha and Juan Bernat are likely to slot in the full-back positions. Lars Lukas Mai and Niklas Sule will form the partnership in the center of defense.

Sebastian Rudy will replace Javi Martinez in the holding midfield position. Thiago Alcantara will partner the German midfielder in the center of the park. Corentin Tolisso will get a rare start, as he will slot in the attacking midfield role.

Heynckes has very few options upfront due to injury to Arjen Robben. Thomas Muller will probably occupy the left flank. James Rodriguez will have to play on the right flank as Heynckes will like to rest Franck Ribery for this game. Sandro Wagner will lead the attacking line for the German Champions.

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Opposition focus

Kovac has done a fantastic job at Eintracht Frankfurt and his good work has eventually earned him a big move to Bayern Munich. However the Croatian will be eager to get one over his future club on Saturday. Frankfurt are dreaming about European football and will be eager to upset Bayern Munich.

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The visitors are likely to exploit Bayern’s weaknesses by executing swift counter-attacks. Frankfurt have been poor lately as they have won only one game of their last five games in the Bundesliga. Sebastian Haller and Luka Jovic are the key players in the attack for Frankfurt. Bayern also have to keep a close eye on Kevin Prince Boateng as he has a knack of scoring screamers.

Prediction

Bayern Munich 2-0 Eintracht Frankfurt