Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park on 24 October

Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga at Signal Iduna Park on 24 October, with the fixture listed for the early evening in British time. Dortmund have 14 points, level with Bayern Munich, while Frankfurt have 8 points in the table. Dortmund drew 0-0 with Union Berlin in their last league game, and Frankfurt beat FC Cologne 1-0 thanks to a winner from Younes Ebnoutalib. Yahoo Sports reports Dortmund have 9 wins in 10 home games against Frankfurt, whose last home win over Dortmund came in April 2021. Both sides must also deal with injury lists.

When and where is Dortmund v Frankfurt?

The fixture is in the German Bundesliga and is scheduled for 24 October at Signal Iduna Park, Dortmund's home ground. Kick-off is half past five in the afternoon in London, which is half past four UTC. Dortmund are the home side in this meeting.

Dortmund are second in the table on 14 points, and Frankfurt are 11th on 8 points. Khel Now notes Dortmund are unbeaten in the Bundesliga with 4 wins in 6 games, while Frankfurt have 2 wins. Yahoo Sports adds that Dortmund have 9 wins in 10 home games against Frankfurt.

How have Dortmund and Frankfurt been playing lately?

Dortmund's recent results, oldest first, were: a 1-0 win over VfB Stuttgart, a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen, a 1-0 defeat by Bodo/Glimt, a 0-0 draw with Union Berlin and a 2-1 win over Sabah FK. Yahoo Sports describes Dortmund's form as turbulent after the goalless draw with Union Berlin.

Frankfurt's recent results, oldest first, were: a 3-1 win over Mainz, a 2-2 draw with SC Freiburg, a 4-0 win over TSV Eintracht Braunschweig, a 6-0 defeat by RB Leipzig and a 1-0 win over FC Cologne.

What is the head-to-head record between Dortmund and Frankfurt?

Khel Now records 114 head-to-head matches between the clubs, with Dortmund on 57 wins, Frankfurt on 35 and 22 draws. Yahoo Sports says Frankfurt's last home win against Dortmund came in April 2021.

This season Borussia Dortmund have scored 11 goals, provided 9 assists and conceded 4 goals, with a goal difference of 7. Eintracht Frankfurt have scored 10 goals, provided 8 assists and conceded 16 goals, with a goal difference of -6. The attacking totals are close; the gap is at the back.

Which players could decide Dortmund v Frankfurt?

Serhou Guirassy has 2 goals and 2 assists in 6 matches for Dortmund, and 19 total shots. Khel Now says he scored a brace in the Champions League against Sabah. Yahoo Sports reports that Kovač has urged more ruthlessness in attack, after noting Dortmund's lack of cutting edge. Gregor Kobel has made 14 saves for Dortmund.

Younes Ebnoutalib has 5 goals in 6 matches for Frankfurt, and Khel Now says he scored the winner against Cologne. Noah Atubolu has made 28 saves for Frankfurt, while Robin Koch has 1 assist for Frankfurt.

Who is injured or suspended for Dortmund v Frankfurt?

According to Yahoo Sports, Dortmund will be without Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias (ACL), Kostas Karetsas (ligament) and Justin Lerma (muscular). Khel Now also lists those players as injured.

For Frankfurt, Yahoo Sports reports that Jessic Ngankam (hamstring) is sidelined and Onyedika is at risk of suspension. Khel Now says Ngankam and Malik Pimpong are out. Ngankam appears in both Yahoo Sports and Khel Now lists, so his absence is reported by both outlets. Both clubs will confirm their match-day squads closer to kick-off at Signal Iduna Park, where Dortmund sit second in the table and Frankfurt 11th.

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Data source: ESPN; calculation and table by Scorely.