Eintracht Frankfurt and VfL Bochum 1848: New Season, New Hopes
Eintracht Frankfurt: Aiming High
Eintracht Frankfurt had a great 2021-22 campaign, finishing 11th in the Bundesliga and reaching the UEFA Europa League semi-finals. They will be looking to build on that success this season and challenge for a top-six finish, which would secure European football again.
Frankfurt have a strong squad, with many of their key players from last season still at the club. They have also made some shrewd signings, including Mario Götze from PSV Eindhoven and Lucas Alario from Bayer Leverkusen. With Oliver Glasner still at the helm, Frankfurt will be hoping for a successful season.
VfL Bochum 1848: Survival Mission
VfL Bochum 1848 had a tough 2021-22 season, finishing 13th in the Bundesliga. They will be looking to improve on that this season and avoid relegation.
Bochum have lost some key players from last season, including Gerrit Holtmann and Robert Tesche. However, they have also made some good signings, including Philipp Hofmann from Karlsruher SC and Pierre Kunde from Olympiacos. With Thomas Reis still in charge, Bochum will be hoping for a successful season.
Key Players to Watch
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Filip Kostic, Daichi Kamada, Jesper Lindstrøm
- VfL Bochum 1848: Simon Zoller, Erhan Masovic, Anthony Losilla
Prediction
Eintracht Frankfurt are the clear favorites to win this match. They have a stronger squad and more experience. However, Bochum are a well-organized team and will be difficult to beat. I predict that Eintracht Frankfurt will win 2-0.
