The upcoming Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich promises to be a captivating encounter between two of the league’s top-performing teams, as we will see in this tactical analysis.
Harry Kane and Omar Marmoush will square off in a match between two of the top scorers in the Bundesliga when Bayern Munich visits Eintracht Frankfurt on Sunday.
This match comes after Eintracht beat Beşiktaş 3-1 in the Europa League while Bayern Munich suffered a shock 0-1 defeat at the hands of Unai Emerys Aston Villa in the Champions League.
Bayern Munichs defeat at Villa Park follows their 1-1 home draw in their last Bundesliga clash against reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen.
UEFA Europa League contenders Eintracht Frankfurt defeated Holstein Kiel 4-2 on the road in their last Bundesliga game.
With both sides vying for the top spot, this game is not just about individual brilliance but also about how each team approaches the game in terms of tactics.
In this analysis, we will examine Bayern’s fluid positional play, which will be tested against Frankfurt’s structured, high-pressing system.
The outcome will likely be determined by which team can more effectively impose its style.
Eintracht Frankfurt Tactics & Style Of Play
High Pressing & Quick Transitions
Under Dino Toppmöller coaching style, Eintracht Frankfurts style of play revolves around a high press, which is designed to win the ball back early and in dangerous positions.
Frankfurt’s pressing is not constant throughout the game but highly selective, with well-timed bursts aimed at disrupting their opponents build-up play.
When successful, this pressing triggers rapid transitions, with attackers immediately launching forward runs to exploit any disorganisation in the oppositions defence.
Frankfurt’s pressing structure usually involves the front line closing down the opposition’s centre-backs while the midfielders push up aggressively to cut off passing lanes into midfield.
The key to their system is the two central midfielders ability to shuttle between defensive duties and initiating counterattacks.
Frankfurt’s full-backs often play
