Highlights
D. Brych
90'
+ 1
PROOF IS IN THE XG
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
4
3.8
0.33
0
Goals
90'
+ 1
NO ADDED TIME
Right on cue, the referee blows the final whistle and puts Leipzig out of their misery. It was indeed a miserable evening for the guests, but a fully deserved win for Frankfurt.
Full-time
90'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
89'
BORRE CLOSE!
Almost a fifth for Frankfurt, with Borre testing Gulacsi from much closer range than the penalty spot this time.
87'
Substitution
86'
Substitution
84'
FOUR-STAR FRANKFURT!
Rafael Borre steps up and he tucks in the spot-kick to put the seal on victory, Gulacsi went the wrong way.
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
83'
PENALTY!
Knauff goes down in the area and a penalty is given!
80'
BUSY MARIO
Distance run (km)
10.2
9.1
Mario Götze Konrad Laimer
75'
FRUSTRATION FOR WERNER
Timo Werner will have to wait a little longer before bagging his 100th goal for Leipzig, as Andre Silva takes his place.
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
74'
Substitution
73'
TUTA TAP-IN
Tuta's goal had a goal probability of 96.98%, No wonder be buried it. It was the fourth 'easiest', or at least most probable goal, of the current Bundesliga season.
71'
GOAL COMING?
Shots
3
2
Mario Götze Willi Orban
70'
THREE DESERVED POINTS
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
3
2.49
0.33
0
Goals
70'
IT STANDS!
Marginally onside, so it is 3-0 to Frankfurt!
69'
Substitution
69'
Substitution
67'
SituationGoal
ReviewOffside?
DecisionGoal
67'
TUTA ON HAND!
That could well be that! Tuta is in the right place at the right time to turn the loose ball in after Gulacsi can only parry Götze's shot. Excellent move by Götze zo make room for the shot and then drive the ball in from a well-worked corner routine.... but VAR is checking it,
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
64'
CRUCIAL BLOCK!
Another big chance for Frankfurt and the danger is averted by a block, this time from Kamada's low shot.
60'
GULACSI TO THE RESCUE
That could have been that for Leipzig, but Gulacsi keeps them in it with a fine reflex save from Mario Götze.
PLENTY TO SMILE ABOUT
© IMAGO
53'
KOLO MUANI CLOSE!
Almost a third for Frankfurt, and it is that man Kolo Muani whose header tests Gulacsi. He's having a great game, and a great season too.
50'
MISSING THE TARGET
Goal attempts
2off target
3on target
5off target
0on target
50'
FORSBERG BLOCKED
Encouraging start to this second half from a Leipzig point of view. Forsberg has a shot blocked, and then Nkunku volleys over from a corner.
46'
ONE CHANGE
An attacking change for Leipzig at the start of this second half with Szoboszlai on for Kampl. They have to gamble.
Kick-off!
45'
+ 3
Substitution
45'
+ 3
FRANKFURT LEAD AT THE BREAK
Happy hosts in Frankfurt, with the Eagles flying at the halfway stage of this game, and it cannot be claimed that they do not deserve it. They had one goal disallowed due to offside, while Leipzig have really struggled to put many passes together and look surprisingly off colour today.
Half-time
RODE HIS LUCK
© IMAGO/Thomas Frey
45'
HITTING THE GROUND RUNNING
Randal Kolo Muani, who set up both goals today, has now been involved in 6 goals in his 5 games (2 goals, 4 assists) - league-wide only Union's Sheraldo Becker has been involved in more. What a signing he is proving to be.
42'
ASKING THE QUESTIONS
Goal attempts
1off target
3on target
1off target
0on target
41'
LENZ EFFORT
Several attempts to dribble the ball into the box fail for Frankfurt, so Leny lets rip with a diagonal effort which is straight at Gulacsi.
39'
FAIR SCORE
xGoals
The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
xGoals
2
0.87
0.04
0
Goals
35'
WASTEFUL FROM LEIPZIG
An opportunity for Raum - a set-piece specialist - to deliver a dangerous ball into the box from a free-kick, but it goes past man and mouse. Leipzig need to exploit such situations if they are to get back into this game.
32'
RODE HAMSTRUNG
The second injury-enforced change of the game and this time it is the Frankfurt captain who limps off, holding his hamstring. 21-year-old Eric Dina Ebimbe makes his competitive debut as his replacement.
32'
Substitution
30'
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
29'
UNCONTAINABLE KOLO MUANI
The Frankfurt forward assisted Rode's goal and he is proving to be a real handful for the Leipzig defence, with his physical strength and excellent close control.
26'
FORMIDABLE FRANKFURT
The hosts are almost camped in the Leipzig half of the field, putting them under constant pressure. Can they get a third?
23'
UNFORTUNATE ORBAN
It was Orban who got that decisive deflection, but he could do nothing about it as Rode's shot struck him on the inside of the leg.
22'
DOUBLING UP
Frankfurt double their lead with Rode's shot taking a bit of a deflection to wrong-foot Gulacsi, but it was a really neat flick from the German midfielder to make the space for his shot!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
16'
THIS ONE STANDS!
The offside flag only delayed Kamada's celebrations, as he puts Frankfurt in front with a header from close range which is not offside this time!
Goal probability
Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
14'
FORSBERG ALREADY WARM
Forsberg gets straight into the action with a looping cross which Trapp plucks out of the air before it can land at a Leipzig player. The Swede did not get a chance to warm up, but he looks fit and ready.
12'
OLM-OUT
Sad to see anybody limping out of a game early on, but for a player plagued by injuries like Olmo, that really is a worrying image - he leaves the field and is replaced by Forsberg.
11'
Substitution
10'
OFFSIDE KAMADA
Kamada thinks he has given Frankfurt the lead, but the flag is up and it does not need a long VAR check to confirm that is offside - no goal!
6'
OLM-OW!
Dani Olmo is receiving treatment for what looks like a dead leg after he got struck around the knee but fell badly on the back of the thigh. Some strong tackles going in early doors.
2'
GREETINGS FROM KAMADA
Kamada slides in on Henrichs and the Leipzig full-back takes a tumble - a welcome-to-the-game tackle which earns the Japanese midfielder an early reprimand from the referee.
Kick-off!
TEAMS OUT
Some first bumps as the teams greet each other on the field, and after the coin toss, we are ready to go!
2:52
FOREVER FRANKFURT
200 FOR GULACSI
At the other end of the pitch to Werner, Gulacsi will make his 200th Bundesliga appearance this evening.
SIX CHANGES
Compared to the cup match against Teutonia Ottensen, Domenico Tedesco has made six changes. Gulacsi is back in goal in place of Blaswich, and Henrichs, Kampl, Laimer, Olmo and Nkunku replace Haidara, Schlager, Forsberg, Szoboszlai and Silva in the starting eleven.
WERNER EYES A CENTURY
Timo Werner moved to within one of a century of Leipzig strikes with a first-half hat-trick in the cup in midweek, and he's in the starting XI today. Can he bring a ton up?
PELLEGRINI OUT
Oliver Glasner sticks with a four-man defence, but there's an enforced change at left-back with Christopher Lenz in for Luca Pellegrini.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE CALLING
Frankfurt begin their maiden UEFA Champions League group campaign next week. The Europa League winners will go up against Sporting Lisbon on Wednesday. Leipzig face Shahktar Donetsk, ahead of a mouth-watering Bundesliga showdown with Borussia Dortmund.
PERSONNEL LATEST
One of six changes from the Wolfsburg game, Werner did his chances of starting against Frankfurt no harm at all with his three-goal salvo in the cup. Joining the goal-scoring party as second-half substitutes, Christopher Nkunku and Dani Olmo should come back in, while goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi is available again after three games on the sidelines. As for Frankfurt, Kristijan Jakic is set to continue at right-back, and Randal Kolo Muani as the lone striker at the expense of Rafael Borre.
LAST-MINUTE DEALS
Coveted Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol penned a contract extension on transfer deadline day. The Croatia international has put pen to paper on a deal through to summer 2027. Leipzig also bolstered their ranks with the loan signing of Paris Saint-Germain defender Abdou Diallo, who made a name for himself at Mainz and Borussia Dortmund.
TEDESCO OPTIMISTIC
"We’ve never won away at Eintracht Frankfurt. It’s not going to be easy for us – Eintracht did not win the Europa League for nothing. They have shown that they can be dangerous against any opponent – they won in Barcelona, which speaks volumes. But we're in fine fettle, and I'm optimistic we can get a first away win of the season."
GLASNER WARY OF IMPROVING LEIPZIG
"Leipzig didn’t start the season how people expected, but it looks like they’ve turned a corner with the home win over Wolfsburg and dominant DFB Cup win. They have a lot of pace, players who combine well and pace out wide. They’re really flexible, and have an unbelievable squad with players like Christopher Nkunku, Timo Werner and Dani Olmo. We need to be on top of our game to get a win."
WERNER HAT-TRICK
© Imago
FIVE POINTS APIECE
Frankfurt and Leipzig are level on five points after four matches. Eintracht lost to Bayern, before drawing with Hertha and Colgone, and breaking their duck in Bremen. Prior to beating Wolfsburg, Leipzig had been held by Stuttgart and Cologne, and defeated by Union.
2:03
WATCH: LEIPZIG 2-0 WOLFSBURG
2:03
WATCH: BREMEN 3-4 FRANKFURT
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