Borussia Dortmund vs. Eintracht Frankfurt preview: A Topspiel to iron out issues

Here's our preview for the meeting of Dortmund and Frankfurt – with team news and predicted lineups included.

By Ultan Corcoran · Bulinews

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 8:11 AM

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Borussia Dortmund hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga Matchday 7 Topspiel clash at the Westfalenstadion.
Dortmund has won nine of the last ten home matches against Frankfurt.
Dortmund manager Niko Kovač called for greater ruthlessness after an inefficient attacking display against Sabah.

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Borussia Dortmund hosts Eintracht Frankfurt at the Westfalenstadion in a Bundesliga Matchday 7 Topspiel clash on Saturday. Both clubs enter the match aiming to overcome recent inconsistent form. Dortmund recently drew 0-0 against 1.FC Union Berlin before securing a Champions League win over Sabah, where manager Niko Kovač urged his squad to be more ruthless in front of goal.

Eintracht Frankfurt, managed by Adi Hütter, has experienced a mixed campaign alongside the departure of sporting director Markus Krösche. Dortmund will be missing Emre Can, Giannis Konstantelias, Kostas Karetsas, and Justin Lerma through injury, while Frankfurt is without Jessic Ngankam due to a hamstring problem.

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