The Bundesliga 24/25 season kicks off with an exciting clash between Borussia Dortmund and Eintracht Frankfurt. Nuri Şahin, in his first Bundesliga match as head coach of Dortmund, aims to start the season strong at Signal Iduna Park.
Meanwhile, Dino Toppmöller leads Frankfurt with high ambitions after a solid finish last season. Both teams will look to showcase their new signings in this early test.
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Borussia Dortmund
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Dortmund come into this match after a convincing 4-1 victory in the DFB Cup against Lübeck.
With key players like Waldemar Anton and Pascal Groß making an impact in that game, Dortmund will be confident going into this Bundesliga opener.
Injury News
Star striker Serhou Guirassy is out due to a knee injury, while Gregor Kobel is expected to start in goal after recovering from a back complaint.
The team will have to adjust without their main forward, relying on their depth to fill the gap.
Eintracht Frankfurt
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Frankfurt also had a strong showing in their DFB Cup match, securing a 4-1 win over Eintracht Braunschweig.
Rasmus Kristensen played a full 90 minutes, and Hugo Ekitiké continued his good form with a brace, making Frankfurt a potentially dangerous opener for Dortmund.
Injury News
Frankfurt will be missing Mehdi Loune due to a knee injury, but they have enough depth to field a strong lineup.
Mario Götze, who of course had a stint at Dortmund earlier in his career, could play a crucial role in this match.
Players To Watch
Borussia Dortmund Player To Watch
Pascal Groß - The new signing impressed in the DFB Cup, and his ability to control the midfield will be vital for Dortmund in this match.
Eintracht Frankfurt Player To Watch
Hugo Ekitiké - With four goals in his last five Bundesliga appearances and two more in the DFB Cup, Ekitiké is in fine form and will be key to Frankfurt's attacking threat if they hope to cause Dortmund problems.
Prediction
Given Dortmund's strong home advantage and recent dominance over Frankfurt, a win for the home side seems likely.
However, with both teams showing good form in their recent cup matches, we expect a competitive game with potential for goals on both ends.
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