Eintracht Frankfurt kick off their 2023-24 campaign in front of their home fans on Sunday. They will welcome newly-promoted Darmstadt 98 this weekend, as the visitors look to land a shock result on the opening weekend.
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The 2022-23 season was a slight disappointment for Eintracht Frankfurt, as they were unable to build on their positive performances from the previous campaign. Ultimately, they finished the season in the Europa Conference League spot, which could offer them a route back into the Europa League this term.
However, Frankfurt has struggled on the opening weekend in each of the previous two seasons. They have conceded eleven goals across their two most recent matchday one clashes. However, they have never opened the season with three straight defeats in the Bundesliga. But, their last opening day win in front of their home fans in the Bundesliga was secured against Hoffenheim in 2019. Their record against newly promoted sides also deserves respect, as they have lost just once in 14 matches.
Darmstadt 98 will be back in the Bundesliga this term, after achieving promotion following a dramatic second-place finish in 2. Bundesliga. They finished level on points with Heidenheim at the top of the standings, and finished just a point clear of Hamburg.
It would be a concern that they have never recorded victory on matchday one in the Bundesliga in their previous three attempts. Their most recent effort ended in a 2-0 loss in 2016-17. As one of the newly promoted sides this term, their main aim will be on securing their top-flight status, and their chances will be improved if they are able to make a fast start in the German top-flight this weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Darmstadt 98 Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between the sides since February 2023, as Frankfurt landed a 4-2 win in the DFB Pokal. However, Darmstadt has won three of their previous eight league matches against Frankfurt, with the other five ended in defeat.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Darmstadt 98 Prediction
This will be an exciting opening match in the Bundesliga this weekend, with both sides likely to be chasing maximum points. However, Frankfurt have won four of their five competitive home matches against their rivals, and that could be a trend worth following this weekend. Therefore, we will be siding with a home win.
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