Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Prediction, Preview, lineups
Bayern Munich vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Bundesliga | February 21, 2026 | Allianz Arena
The Bundesliga race continues as league leaders Bayern Munich host Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena.Both teams come into this match with contrasting fortunes, and the matchup offers intriguing storylines and tactical battles.
Bayern Munich’s current season has been marked by dominance.
After 22 matches, they sit top of the table with 18 wins, 3 draws, and just 1 defeat.
Their attacking output stands above the rest, having scored 82 goals and conceded only 19, averaging an impressive 3.73 goals per game.Eintracht Frankfurt currently sit seventh in the standings.
With 8 wins, 7 draws, and 7 defeats from their 22 matches, they have shown flashes of quality but struggled to maintain consistency.
A negative goal difference of -2 (44 goals scored, 46 conceded) highlights their defensive vulnerabilities.The previous meeting between these sides on October 4, 2025, ended in a commanding 3–0 away win for Bayern Munich.
Bayern controlled the match with 60% possession, 12 total shots, and 67 dangerous attacks.
Luis Díaz scored twice, in the opening minute and late on, while Harry Kane added another in the 27th minute.Frankfurt struggled both offensively and defensively in that encounter, managing just one shot on target from six attempts and holding only 40% possession.
Bayern’s home form continues to intimidate opponents.
In their last three home matches, they have recorded two wins and one loss, scoring an average of 2.67 goals while conceding one per game.
Across their last 12 home matches in all competitions, Bayern have won 83% and averaged eight shots on target per match with 67.5% possession.Trends strongly favour the hosts.
Bayern have avoided defeat in 90% of their last 40 Bundesliga home matches and have won 80% of their last 20 league games at the Allianz Arena.
They are also on a five-game unbeaten run, with their last three wins all coming by a margin of at least two goals.Eintracht Frankfurt’s recent form is far less convincing.
They have managed just one win in their last six matches, conceding an average of two goals per game while scoring 1.33.
Away from home, Frankfurt are winless in 80% of their last 15 matches across all competitions.In the Bundesliga specifically, Frankfurt have failed to win 82% of their last 11 matches, losing four of their most recent six.Defensively, they concede an average of 2.09 goals per league match, while creating just 3.83 shots on target per game in their last six outings.
Head-to-head history also favours Bayern Munich.They have won three of their last five home matches against Eintracht Frankfurt, with two of their last three home victories coming by two goals or more.
Team News
Bayern Munich will be without Jamal Musiala due to a torn muscle, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is sidelined with a calf injury.
Eintracht Frankfurt have several absentees, including Arthur Theate, Younes Ebnoutalib, Can Uzun, Michy Batshuayi, Arnaud Kalimuendo, Rasmus Kristensen, and Farès Chaïbi.
Probable Lineups
Bayern Munich:
Goalkeeper: Sven Ulreich
Defenders: Josip Stanisic, Dayot Upamecano, Min-jae Kim, Alphonso Davies
Midfielders: Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Luis Díaz
Attacker: Harry Kane
Eintracht Frankfurt:
Goalkeeper: Kauã Santos
Defenders: Robin Koch, Aurèle Amenda, Elias Baum
Midfielders: Nathaniel Brown, Hugo Larsson, Ellyes Skhiri, Ritsu Doan
Attackers: Mario Götze, Jean-Mattéo Bahoya, Ayoube Amaimouni-Echghouyab
Prediction
Bayern Munich’s attacking and defensive metrics point toward another strong home performance.Frankfurt’s ongoing struggles, combined with multiple absences, make this a difficult challenge for the visitors.
Predicted score: Bayern Munich 4–1 Eintracht Frankfurt
Win probability: 52% in favour of Bayern Munich
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