After the break for international matches, Eintracht couldn’t secure a win against Union Berlin. The match against the capital team ended in a 0-0 draw. As the 28th round kicks off, Eintracht sits in sixth place in the German Bundesliga table with 41 points. They trail Leipzig, occupying fifth place, by 9 points, and Augsburg, in seventh place, by 5 points. It’s evident that the Eagles will focus on maintaining their sixth position, which would qualify them for European competitions next season. Eintracht’s home record is sixth in the division, with +6=6-1 and a goal difference of 22:12. In Friday’s match, Eintracht will be without Kalajdzic, Larsson, Lune, and Rode.
Injuries plague Werder Bremen with Gideon and Stark in the infirmary, while Jung faces suspension, and Kovnatsky’s participation is doubtful due to a thigh injury. The northerners’ losing streak continued even after the break, now totaling five consecutive matches. Following the break, the “Musicians” lost to Wolfsburg 0-2 at home. However, it’s worth noting that on the 43rd minute, Werder was reduced to ten men as Jung was sent off. Heading into the upcoming round, Werder occupies the 10th position with 30 points, trailing Eintracht by 11 points. Werder’s away record is 10th in the division, with 7 losses in 13 matches and three wins.