Frankfurt have drawn four out of five in the Bundesliga, but a share of the spoils at deposed leaders Wolfsburg shows promise. Koln stayed up by the skin of their teeth last season, winning a play-off against Holstein Kiel, but have looked revitalised under effervescent new coach Steffen Baumgart. Frankfurt need a win to kick start their season and the home side can just nick this. 2:1
Christopher Lenz has a muscle injury and Erik Durm had to break off training in midweek with a knee injury. Both will be assessed nearer the game. Sam Lammers has signed on loan from Atalanta and could start instead of Rafael Borre. Captain Sebastian Rode has had a knee operation. New signings Jens Petter Hauge or Ajdin Hrustic could slot into midfield as a result. Filip Kostic went on strike to try and force a move to Lazio but remains at the club and they are better for him being in the team than in the stands. Florian Kainz is available after suspension. In-form striker Anthony Modeste has scored four goals in five games, matching the total in his previous 37 Bundesliga games last season. Defender Timo Hübers is nearing a return from an ankle injury, while Jan Thielmann is also likely to be back from illness. Luca Kilian could start after signing on loan from Mainz to boost FC Koln's defensive options. Sava-Arangel Cestic and Kingsley Schindler are nearing returns, while Jannes Horn continues to recover from a hip injury. Dejan Ljubicic has joined from Rapid Vienna, while keeper Marvin Schwäbe, a free transfer signing from Danish side Brondby, has recovered from a hand injury.
Eintracht Frankfurt are undefeated in their last 21 home matches (Bundesliga). Eintracht Frankfurt have won 5 of their last 6 home matches against FC Koln in all competitions. There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Eintracht Frankfurt's last 4 games (Bundesliga). Eintracht Frankfurt have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 3 matches against FC Koln in all competitions. Eintracht Frankfurt have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 home matches against FC Koln in all competitions.