Eintracht Frankfurt vs Bayer Leverkusen prediction 31.01.2026 | Bundesliga

Frankfurt head into this fixture having struggled for consistency. Across their last five Bundesliga matches, they have failed to register a single victory, drawing three times and losing twice, including a 3-1 home defeat to Hoffenheim last weekend. Dennis Schmitt’s men boast one of the most notable profiles in the league for high-scoring encounters, with over 3.5 goals landing in 63% of their Bundesliga fixtures this season. Frankfurt’s home matches have been particularly entertaining - averaging 3.44 goals per game - yet they have also shown an ability to grind out results at Deutsche Bank Park, suffering just one defeat in their last six home league outings.

Injury news is a concern - with forwards like Michy Batshuayi and Younes Ebnoutalib unavailable and other squad absentees including Elias Baum and Timothy Chandler, their attacking depth and defensive balance could be compromised.

Bayer Leverkusen’s 2025/26 Bundesliga campaign has seen them sit just outside the Champions League places, with a record of 10 wins, 2 draws, and 6 losses. Recent form has been inconsistent, but they ended a poor run with a narrow 1-0 win over Werder Bremen, where they generated multiple high-quality chances. Their defensive structure under Kasper Hjulmand continues to be a relative strength compared with Frankfurt’s recent vulnerabilities. Leverkusen have also successfully made it through to the Champions League qualification playoffs after securing a convincing 3-0 win over Villarreal on the final matchday of the expanded group stage. 

Injury and squad availability issues persist. Key absentees include Edmond Tapsoba, Eliesse Ben Seghir, goalkeeper Mark Flekken (out until March with a knee issue), Jarell Quansah, and Nathan Tella, forcing adjustments especially at the back and in attack. Bayer are even exploring goalkeeper reinforcements before the transfer deadline to solidify depth.