Bayern Munich vs. Eintracht Frankfurt – News and Probable Lineups

Bayern Munich is set to host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on Saturday as they aim to maintain their lead over their Bundesliga title contenders.

The Bavarians are in pursuit of their third consecutive league victory this weekend, while Die Adler are looking to secure back-to-back wins for the first time since November.

Match overview

Under the guidance of Vincent Kompany, Bayern began the season splendidly, but after encountering some setbacks at the beginning of 2026, they are eager to reinforce their position at the summit of the league table with another victory.

In January, Bayern faced a 2-1 defeat to Augsburg followed by a disappointing 2-2 draw with Hamburgo SV, resulting in a reduction of their six-point lead over second-place Borussia Dortmund.

Moreover, Kompany’s team is due to play BVB at Signal Iduna Park in a fixture that may be crucial for the title race on February 28, making this weekend’s match significant for the pressure it may place on the upcoming clash.

The most recent outing saw Bayern earn a professional 3-0 win against Werder Bremen away from home, marking their fourth win in five matches across all competitions; however, they have only managed to win two of their last four Bundesliga games.

Importantly, that latest victory also achieved Kompany’s first clean sheet in the German top division since a 4-0 win over Heidenheim on December 21, although FCB’s exceptional attacking abilities allowed them to score an impressive 31 goals in that span.

Fans entering the Allianz Arena will be filled with hope, especially considering the hosts have only suffered two home defeats this season, recording one draw and one loss. Some, however, may feel anxious about the looming challenge posed by Niko Kovac’s Dortmund.

Meanwhile, Frankfurt has faced difficulties under Dino Toppmoller this season and currently sits in seventh position – eight points behind sixth-placed Bayer Leverkusen – but they are starting to find their rhythm with new head coach Albert Riera.

The former Liverpool winger has led the team through two matches without defeat, starting with a 1-1 draw against Union Berlin in his first game, followed by a 3-0 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on Valentine’s Day.

Die Adler’s supporters have been pleased with the performances under their new manager and believe their team was unfortunate not to secure all six points, as Union managed to equalize with a late penalty in their February 6 clash.

Additionally, Frankfurt’s clean sheet against Gladbach marked their first in ten matches, a streak dating back to their 1-0 win against Augsburg on December 13.

Looking ahead to this weekend’s match, fans traveling to Munich will be emboldened by their club’s historical success against Bayern, having defeated the champions four times since the commencement of the 2019-20 season, more than any other team.

It should also be noted that Die Adler have scored more goals against Bayern than any other team, with a total of 22 in 13 encounters during that timeframe, and despite their struggles this season, Riera’s squad is likely to aim to increase that tally.

Conversely, the visitors have not celebrated an away victory since a narrow 4-3 win against FC Koln on November 22, suffering four defeats and three draws in their last seven away fixtures.

Team News

Bayern’s squad is generally fit for this match, though goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be missing due to a calf injury, with Jonas Urbig expected to take his place in goal.

In addition, the versatile and often injured Raphael Guerreiro has been contending with a muscle problem; while he could possibly return in some capacity on Saturday, Alphonso Davies is anticipated to start as left-back, with Leon Goretzka pairing up with Joshua Kimmich in midfield.

On the contrary, Frankfurt’s injury list is quite lengthy, leaving them without several attackers including forwards Michy Batshuayi (ankle), Younes Ebnoutalib (knee), and Arnaud Kalimuendo (shoulder), along with Jonathan Burkardt being uncertain due to illness.

To compound the challenges, attacking midfielders Ansgar Knauff (abdominals) and Can Uzun (thigh) are both ruled out for this weekend, while fellow central player Fares Chaibi (thigh) remains a doubt.

Nevertheless, Riera has shown skill in utilizing the available players, even if some must play in unfamiliar roles, creating an unpredictability that could trouble Bayern.

In this context, 21-year-old Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab may feature alongside Jean-Matteo Bahoya as a paired duo behind makeshift forward Mahmoud Dahoud, who surprisingly substituted in for the injured center-forward Kalimuendo against Gladbach.

Defensively, centre-back Arthur Theate is out due to a knee injury, and right-back Rasmus Kristensen is sidelined with an ankle injury, which may prompt the manager to select a defensive trio of Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, and Aurele Amenda, supported by wing-backs Ritsu Doan and Nathaniel Brown.

Bayern Munich probable starting XI:

Urbig; Laimer, Tah, Upamecano, Davies; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Gnabry, Diaz; Kane

Eintracht Frankfurt probable starting XI:

Santos; Collins, Koch, Amenda; Doan, Hojlund, Gotze, Larsson, Brown; Amaimouni-Echghouyab, Bahoya

Bayern enters this match as the frontrunner, but considering their recent difficulties with clean sheets in the Bundesliga, they will have to depend on their offensive strength once more.

Frankfurt has shown promise under Riera up to now, and they could exploit Bayern’s defensive vulnerabilities, although securing a victory will be challenging.