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Bayern to win against Frankfurt to seal the deal


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Published : 18 May 2019 01:26 PM | Updated : 06 Sep 2020 01:12 AM

Bayern Munich host Champions League hopefuls Eintracht Frankfurt at the Allianz Arena on Saturday afternoon, as they look to seal their seventh successive Bundesliga title.

Bayern had the chance to clinch the championship last weekend, but a resolute RB Leipzig side prevented them from doing so, as they had to settle for a hard-fought 0-0 draw.

Standing in their way this weekend is Eintracht Frankfurt, who themselves have a Champions League spot to play for. However, the dark horses of the Bundesliga will rue their recent run of poor results which have led to them fighting for a Champions League berth on the final day of the season. 

With Borussia Dortmund's goal difference far inferior to Bayern, Niko Kovac will know his side will only need a draw to seal the league title, barring an unlikely 17-goal swing between the two sides.

Bayern are having to contend with a few minor injuries and knocks ahead of their title-decider. Both Thiago Alcantara and Javi Martinez are nursing respective knee problems and could be missing from the middle of the park against Frankfurt. Their fitness will be monitored closely by the club medical team before this tie.

James Rodriguez is still struggling with the calf problem that has kept him out of Munich's last two fixtures, though he is hopeful of making it back in time for Saturday. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer remains out with the hamstring injury suffered earlier this year.

Sebastian Rode's injury-laden season looks set to continue in the same vein, as the former Dortmund man is set to sit out of the Bayern clash with a knee injury.

Aside from Rode, Frankfurt boss Adi Huetter has no new injury concerns ahead of this clash, though he may look to change things up after his side's recent slide in form.

Victory for Kovac's men last weekend would have seen them crowned Bundesliga champions with one game to spare. 

However, Bayern were denied their win, as they could only muster a goalless draw with high-flying Leipzig. 

The title-holders thought they'd won it, but saw Leon Goretzka's second half goal ruled out by VAR.

That result follows a run of positive results during a time when they have not been performing at their best. Were it not for a draw away to strugglers Nurnberg, the Munich side would already have the title sewn up.

Frankfurt on the other hand have suffered a dismal drop in form at just the wrong time of the season. Having looked set for a top four finish for much of this campaign, results of the past few weeks now see them as outsiders to clinch fourth spot.