"Borussia Dortmund can secure second place in the Bundesliga with victory on Friday evening when they host Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park. With just two matches remaining and six points still on offer, BVB hold a five‑point advantage over RB Leipzig, while eighth‑placed Frankfurt remain in contention for a European spot."
"Borussia Dortmund enter the contest with mixed momentum, having suffered a 1-0 defeat to Borussia Mönchengladbach on May 3. That performance will concern head coach Niko Kovač, as his team managed just one shot on target, which arrived deep into first‑half stoppage time. Defeats in three of their last four matches and two scoreless outings during that stretch suggest that Dortmund's campaign may be wobbling slightly as the season draws to a close."
"Despite those concerns, perspective is important. Dortmund may have fallen short of major silverware, but closing the season with two wins would deliver their highest points total in seven years. Their home form has been a cornerstone of that success. Of their 16 Bundesliga matches at Signal Iduna Park this season, Dortmund have won 12 and lost only to Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen. Friday's match marks their final home outing of the campaign, giving them additional motivation to deliver a strong performance in front of their supporters."
"Team selection is shaped by several absences. Karim Adeyemi is unavailable due to a muscle injury, while Ramy Bensebaini, Emre Can and Niklas Süle are all ruled out with foot and knee problems. In attack, Serhou Guirassy is expected to lead the line, supported by Julian Brandt and Maximilian Beier. At the back, Luca Reggiani, Waldemar Anton and Nico Schlotterbeck are the likely trio in a thr"
Borussia Dortmund host Eintracht Frankfurt at Signal Iduna Park with two matches remaining in the Bundesliga. A win would put Dortmund in a strong position for second place, holding a five-point advantage over RB Leipzig with six points still available. Frankfurt, eighth, remain in contention for a European spot. Dortmund enter with mixed momentum after a 1-0 loss to Borussia Mönchengladbach, including only one shot on target and multiple defeats in recent matches. Defensive vulnerabilities have appeared, though Dortmund have strong home results, winning 12 of 16 Bundesliga matches at Signal Iduna Park. Several players are unavailable, with Serhou Guirassy expected to lead the attack.
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