Eintracht Frankfurt vs Mainz 05

Team News

Eintracht Frankfurt

• Simon Falette and Evan Ndicka offer further options at centre-back.
• Jetro Willems and Jonathan de Guzmán hope to rotate in in midfield.
• Sébastien Haller has recovered from a muscle injury and, together with Gonçalo Paciência, offers an alternative up front.

Team News

Mainz 05

• Stefan Bell and Niko Bungert offer further options at centre-back.
• Giulio Donati should return from muscular problems to start at right-back.
• Karim Onisiwo might return from a concussion to offer a further alternative in attacking positions.

• Frankfurt were eliminated from the Europa League after penalties following a 1-1 draw at Chelsea on Thursday. They occupy a Champions League spot due to their superior goal difference prior to this match day, but have to recover from a heavy 6-1 defeat at Leverkusen last weekend, while they might struggle with fatigue again here.
• Mainz have nothing to play for anymore, but will be motivated to challenge their local rivals. They are full of confidence after a 3-3 draw with Leipzig last time out.
• Expect this Mainderby to be a very intense game with several chances at both ends of the pitch.