Borussia Dortmund will welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to Signal Iduna Park on Friday, May 8, 2026, in a Bundesliga Matchday 34 fixture. This is an important game for both teams as Dortmund try to secure second place while Frankfurt fight for a European spot. Fans can prepare by watching Borussia Dortmund’s last match highlights on their official YouTube channel, which shows their recent 1-0 defeat against Borussia Monchengladbach.
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The context of this match is very important. Dortmund are second with 67 points and can secure the runners up spot with a win. Frankfurt are eighth with 43 points and still chasing European qualification. Both teams are coming from mixed results. While this match takes place in Dortmund, the club are also working on the future by moving closer to a new contract for talented youngster Samuele Inacio.
Team News
Borussia Dortmund will be without Karim Adeyemi because of a muscle injury. Ramy Bensebaini, Emre Can, and Niklas Sule are also out. Felix Nmecha is a major doubt. Eintracht Frankfurt are missing Rasmus Kristensen through suspension. Jonathan Burkardt is available, but some other players remain out with injuries.
Dortmund have struggled recently, losing three of their last four matches and failing to score in two of those games. Frankfurt have also been inconsistent and have won only one of their last ten away league matches. Softfootball understands that Dortmund’s strong home support could be very important. The club are also leading the race to sign young defender Liam Claude Kante from Lokomotiva Zagreb.
Possible Lineups
Expected Borussia Dortmund XI:
Kobel, Reggiani, Anton, Schlotterbeck, Ryerson, Sabitzer, Bellingham, Svensson, Brandt, Beier, Guirassy.
Expected Eintracht Frankfurt XI:
Zetterer, Amenda, Koch, Theate, Brown, Uzun, Larsson, Hojlund, Doan, Burkardt, Bahoya.
Dortmund are expected to play an attacking style with Serhou Guirassy leading the attack and Julian Brandt supporting him. Frankfurt will likely stay compact and look for counter attacks through quick players in forward areas.
How to Watch
Fans can watch the match live on different sports channels and streaming platforms depending on their location.
| Channel | Kickoff Time (CEST) | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sport Bundesliga | 20:30 | May 8, 2026 |
| ESPN+ (USA) | 14:30 ET | May 8, 2026 |
| DAZN | 20:30 | May 8, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 2-1 win for Borussia Dortmund.
Dortmund have been strong at home this season and are highly motivated to finish second. Even with recent poor form, players like Guirassy, Brandt, and Sabitzer give them a strong advantage. Frankfurt have struggled away from home, so Dortmund are expected to win.
