This Friday, all eyes are on Signal Iduna Park as Borussia Dortmund prepare to host Eintracht Frankfurt in a pivotal Bundesliga clash. With the season heating up, both teams have plenty to prove.

Dortmund sit comfortably in second place with 67 points, but they’ll be eager to bounce back after a disappointing 1-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach in their last outing. Niko Kovac’s side has been dominant at home, suffering just four defeats in their last 22 matches on their own turf, and they’ll look to leverage that fortress-like form here.

On the other side, Eintracht Frankfurt find themselves in eighth place with 43 points, following a tough 2-1 defeat to Hamburger SV. Albert Riera’s men have struggled on the road, managing only one win in their last 12 away games. However, they’ve shown resilience in front of goal, scoring in seven consecutive matches across all competitions—though they’ve also conceded in six straight.

The last time these two met, it was a thrilling 3-3 draw, so expect fireworks again. Dortmund will likely field a strong lineup featuring Gregor Kobel in goal, with Julian Brandt and Serhou Guirassy leading the attack. Frankfurt will counter with Michael Zetterer between the sticks and Jonathan Burkardt up front, hoping to snap their three-match winless streak.

Kovac has a solid record against Frankfurt, with five wins, four draws, and just one loss in ten meetings. For Frankfurt, breaking that trend on the road will be key. Can they turn their recent scoring form into a positive result? Or will Dortmund’s home advantage prove too much?