Eintracht Frankfurt face a trip to Mainz in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The match is one of several taking place on the 27th matchday.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
Eintracht Frankfurt will have Can Uzun and Younes Ebnoutalib available. Both players are back in the squad after recovering from injury. However, Mario Götze is expected to miss out.
Albert Riera has made changes to his Eintracht side, with Arthur Theate starting in place of the suspended Robin Koch. Jonathan Burkardt also comes into the team, replacing Ayoube Amaimouni.
Mainz Aim to Continue Unbeaten Run
Mainz will be hoping to continue their recent good form as they battle to avoid relegation. They are currently four games unbeaten, which included a win against Werder Bremen. However, they only have a three-point cushion over the relegation play-off place.
Mainz have made one change to their starting eleven. Sheraldo Becker, who is not registered for international matches, replaces Nelson Weiper.
Mainz’s Poor Home Record Against Frankfurt
Mainz will be looking to improve their home record against Frankfurt. Their last home win against them was in December 2019, when they won 2-1.
A win would ease their relegation worries.
Other Bundesliga Action
The 27th matchday in the Bundesliga includes RB Leipzig against TSG Hoffenheim. Werder Bremen against Wolfsburg is also a game with plenty of tension. St. Pauli will look to move out of the relegation play-off place when they play SC Freiburg.
Freiburg are currently in mid-table, 10 points clear of the relegation zone and 12 points behind the European places.
Borussia Dortmund have sacked their sporting director Sebastian Kehl.