Frankfurt have recovered slightly from a hectic first half of the season under Dino Toppmoller, which saw them contest a flurry of end to end games where they were always defensively vulnerable. The initial league meeting between these sides is a good example of this, with Frankfurt falling to a 6-0 defeat to Leipzig on the road.
Each of the last five meetings since 2024 have seen 3+ goals, with Frankfurt coming away 4-0 winners in this fixture last season. This is an important game for Leipzig too, they have pulled away a little in the race for a Champions League spot in the Bundesliga, but still face the threat of Leverkusen and Hoffenheim, who will remain active in the Champions League battle until the end of the season.
Frankfurt have seen 3+ goals in each of their last three Bundesliga matches. Their slow start to the season looks likely to cost them when it comes to qualifying for Europe, but they can still have a say in who makes up the final order for the Champions League.
