Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Oct 2025

DFB-Pokal Betting Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund

Bundesliga clubs Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund meet in this DFB-Pokal match at Deutsche Bank Park, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Tuesday 28 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Eintracht Frankfurt and Dortmund should be able to score three goals or more, with the price for Over 2.5 in the Total Goals market looking attractive. There’s the chance to get -161 for this outcome to happen.

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Eintracht Frankfurt were winners last time out. Landing a 2-0 Bundesliga home triumph against St. Pauli at Deutsche Bank Park. The Eagles had 52% of possession and six shots on target, while Jonathan Burkardt grabbed the goals.

Borussia Dortmund won their previous game which was at home. It was a 1-0 Bundesliga triumph at Signal Iduna Park against FC Koln. Niko Kovac's men had ten shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, with Maximilian Beier striking late with the winner.

In their last DFB-Pokal games, Eintracht secured a 5-0 away win against FV Engers, while Dortmund triumphed 1-0 when visiting RW Essen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 2-0 in favour of home side Eintracht when they last played Dortmund, with the Bundesliga clash taking place at Deutsche Bank Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Dortmund victories, two draws and two Eintracht wins.

4 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Eintracht have had 54.6% possession, 499.0 passes and 4.5 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 12.8 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 2.9 corners.

Jonathan Burkardt leads the way with 6 goals, Can Uzun has 5, with Robin Koch and two others on 2. Fares Chaibi is the leading assists maker with 5, while goalie Michael Zetterer has one clean sheet.

Dortmund have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, with an average of 5.4 shots on goal, 12.9 attempts and 1.8 goals. BVB average 57.4% possession, 6.4 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 0.8 goals have been conceded from 10.0 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Serhou Guirassy has top scored with 4, while Maximilian Beier, Julian Brandt and Karim Adeyemi are next on 2. Julian Ryerson has clocked up 3 assists, with Gregor Kobel keeping 5 clean sheets in the last 8 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Michael Zetterer (GK), Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate, Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Fares Chaibi, Nathaniel Brown, Ansgar Knauff, Jonathan Burkardt, Mario Goetze.

Borussia Dortmund confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Gregor Kobel (GK), Waldemar Anton, Nico Schlotterbeck, Aaron Anselmino, Julian Ryerson, Jobe Bellingham, Marcel Sabitzer, Daniel Svensson, Julian Brandt, Karim Adeyemi, Maximilian Beier.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction & Betting Tips

Tackle Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund with all the betting insight you need, including our match prediction, scoreline forecast, key player prop selections and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

We look set for a relatively high-scoring DFB-Pokal clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to getting the best possible value. There are odds of -161 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together football betting tips. Once we’ve also looked at the DFB-Pokal form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund DFB-Pokal & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 9 of the last 10 Eintracht games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Eintracht games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 BVB games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 BVB games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 games between these teams.

The top betting apps make it a 61.7% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 65-70% based on our in-depth research. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Eintracht 1 - 2 Dortmund

We’re going for Dortmund at +600 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Julian Brandt Over 0.5 Shots On Target +175

Julian Brandt (Dortmund) has had a minimum of one shot on goal in five straight away matches. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of +175 are now available.

Latest Julian Brandt Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+1000

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

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Maximilian Beier to Score +300

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund) has managed two goals in his past six away matches. We think this is the pick of the player props, with a generous +300 available when it comes to backing him to score at any time.

Latest Maximilian Beier Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+260

First

+700

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-132

Shots

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

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Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 48% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Borussia Dortmund are favourites to come out on top in this DFB-Pokal clash and they’re available at +108 with the bookmakers. Eintracht Frankfurt are regarded as the least likely winner at +210.

Dortmund are available at odds of -123 on the Asian Handicap -0.25. With this bet, you need them to simply beat Eintracht to win, although a draw would see half your stake returned.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -263.

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Full-Time Result

1

+210

X

+295

2

+108

Half-Time Result

1

+240

X

+165

2

+145

Double Chance

1X

-152

12

-500

X2

-313

Draw No Bet

1

+128

2

-175

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-104

2 Hcp -0.25

-123

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-250

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-263

No

+175

Sehrou Guirassy is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +210. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is -167.

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

First

-167

Anytime

+210

Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht)

First

+163

Anytime

+460

Can Uzun (Eintracht)

First

+190

Anytime

+550

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

First

+200

Anytime

+550

Jessic Ngankam (Eintracht)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Elye Wahi (Eintracht)

First

+230

Anytime

+700

Michy Batshuayi (Eintracht)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Ritsu Doan (Eintracht)

First

+295

Anytime

+850

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (Eintracht)

First

+340

Anytime

+900

Fares Chaibi (Eintracht)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund)

First

+460

Anytime

+1100

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Mario Götze (Eintracht)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Pascal Gross (Dortmund)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Oscar Hojlund (Eintracht)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Ellyes Skhiri (Eintracht)

First

+700

Anytime

+1900

Hugo Larsson (Eintracht)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

+135

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

+104

Can Uzun (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-100

Elye Wahi (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-111

Jessic Ngankam (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-122

Michy Batshuayi (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-133

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-132

Ritsu Doan (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-156

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-175

Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-192

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-217

Julian Brandt (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+143

Under 0.5

-250

Fares Chaibi (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-217

Jobe Bellingham (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-233

Carney Chukwuemeka (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-333

Felix Nmecha (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+185

Under 0.5

-313

Mario Götze (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+215

Under 0.5

-385

Marcel Sabitzer (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-455

Ramy Bensebaïni (Dortmund)

Over 0.5

+245

Under 0.5

-455

Nathaniel Brown (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-500

Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+370

Under 0.5

-909

Rasmus Kristensen (Eintracht)

Over 0.5

+390

Under 0.5

-1000

Sehrou Guirassy (Dortmund)

Over 5.5

+120

Under 5.5

-

Jonathan Burkardt (Eintracht)

Over 2.5

-116

Under 2.5

-

Can Uzun (Eintracht)

Over 2.5

+120

Under 2.5

-

Karim Adeyemi (Dortmund)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Jessic Ngankam (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Elye Wahi (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Michy Batshuayi (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-

Maximilian Beier (Dortmund)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Ritsu Doan (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

-128

Under 1.5

-

Ansgar Knauff (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Jean-Mattéo Bahoya (Eintracht)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Latest DFB-Pokal and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Eintracht Frankfurt Stats

Borussia Dortmund Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.78 corners awarded and 3.00 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 7.78 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 7.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.44 corners awarded and 4.44 corners conceded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 4.44 corners awarded and 5.22 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 10.89 corners awarded in the last 9 matches
• An average of 9.67 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.22% possession in the last 9 matches
• An average of 51.00% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 9 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 away matches

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups & Team News

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