Magdeburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt tips and predictions

Magdeburg earning respect in this clash

Common sense suggests that when these sides meet they are bound to produce some goals.

While they have been trading blows in different leagues there is some optimism for the hosts. While it isn't particularly odd to see the big price for the home team they shouldn't be dismissed.

If you're looking for evidence that the experts don't always get it right, this might be the match. If the home side embraces the challenge ahead of them, they can get the job done.

The hosts come into the match with 12 home wins from their last 16. It'll be a turn-up for the books if Magdeburg win but it's a fixture that smacks of banana skin for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Magdeburg will need to focus on the challenge in front of them. These home players are making the most of a recent run of form and they've looked energised. They have scored three or more goals in 6 of their recent 8 matches while also holding out when their backs have been against the wall. They have only conceded an average of 0.6 goals over their last 18 games at home.

Eintracht Frankfurt have not enjoyed some of their recent trips. They conceded two or more goals in 4 of their last 5 away matches. Further, there could be some evidence that their goal-scoring average is taking a dip. In front of goal Die Adler have been underwhelming. They've been goalless in 8 of their last 20 matches.

To summarise, the hosts can be pleased with their recent displays in several parts of the game and they'll need to call on that experience if they are to have any chance of keeping the visitors honest.

The sportsbooks believe that both sides can score despite the favouritism for Eintracht Frankfurt. It's not a strong view but the odds-against for the BTTS No looks more tempting for this encounter. Everything in this preview will rest on how the hosts cope with a calibre of football they aren't used to.