Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 14:30 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart |
|---|---|
| Competition | Bundesliga |
| Date | Saturday, 16 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 14:30 BST |
| Venue | Deutsche Bank Park |
Match Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 13 Jan 2026 |  VfB Stuttgart vs  Eintracht Frankfurt |
3 – 2 | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 29 Mar 2025 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart |
1 – 0 | Deutsche Bank Park |
| Bundesliga | 10 Nov 2024 | VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt |
2 – 3 | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 13 Apr 2024 | VfB Stuttgart vs Eintracht Frankfurt |
3 – 0 | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 25 Nov 2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs VfB Stuttgart |
1 – 2 | Deutsche Bank Park |
This looks set up as a game where both sides can create chances, but Stuttgart arrive with the slightly stronger recent attacking numbers from the results provided. Eintracht Frankfurt have lost three of their last five in the league, while Stuttgart have scored three or more in three of their last five across all competitions, which points towards a competitive but open contest. Match Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-2 VfB Stuttgart
Frankfurt’s home defeat to RB Leipzig and narrow loss to Hamburger SV show they have been vulnerable when games become stretched, even if they did beat VfL Wolfsburg away in this run. Stuttgart’s recent 3-1 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen and 3-3 draw at TSG Hoffenheim suggest they can both score and stay in the game, so a tight away win fits the data. The head-to-head also leans towards goals, with four of the last five meetings producing at least three goals.
Form Guide & Team Overview
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt come into this match on a mixed but mostly disappointing league run, with three defeats, one draw and one win in their last five. The most recent results include a 2-3 loss away to Borussia Dortmund and a 1-2 home defeat to Hamburger SV, which underlines that they have been conceding regularly.
Their only win in this sequence was a 2-1 away success at VfL Wolfsburg, while the draw at FC Augsburg and the 1-3 home loss to RB Leipzig show they have not been putting together a consistent run. Based on these results alone, Frankfurt have been competitive in spells but have not been turning that into enough points.
Eintracht Frankfurt Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 8 May 2026 |  Borussia Dortmund vs Eintracht Frankfurt |
3 – 2 | L | Signal Iduna Park |
| Bundesliga | 2 May 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs  Hamburger SV |
1 – 2 | L | Deutsche Bank Park |
| Bundesliga | 25 Apr 2026 |  FC Augsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt |
1 – 1 | D | WWK Arena |
| Bundesliga | 18 Apr 2026 | Eintracht Frankfurt vs  RB Leipzig |
1 – 3 | L | Deutsche Bank Park |
| Bundesliga | 11 Apr 2026 |  VfL Wolfsburg vs Eintracht Frankfurt |
1 – 2 | W | Volkswagen Arena |
VfB Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart’s recent league form is stronger on the surface, with two wins, two draws and one loss in their last five. They have also shown more attacking output in this run, scoring three against Bayer 04 Leverkusen and three at TSG Hoffenheim.
Their only defeat came in a 2-4 away loss to FC Bayern München, which is not a damaging result in isolation, and they also beat Hamburger SV 4-0 at home. The draw against Werder Bremen and the 3-3 result at Hoffenheim suggest they are capable of staying in games even when the scoreline becomes open.
VfB Stuttgart Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bundesliga | 9 May 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs  Bayer 04 Leverkusen |
3 – 1 | W | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 2 May 2026 |  TSG Hoffenheim vs VfB Stuttgart |
3 – 3 | D | PreZero Arena |
| Bundesliga | 26 Apr 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs  Werder Bremen |
1 – 1 | D | MHPArena |
| Bundesliga | 19 Apr 2026 |  FC Bayern München vs VfB Stuttgart |
4 – 2 | L | Allianz Arena |
| Bundesliga | 12 Apr 2026 | VfB Stuttgart vs Hamburger SV |
4 – 0 | W | MHPArena |
Team News & Injury Report
Eintracht Frankfurt
- Nnamdi Collins (Ankle Injury)
VfB Stuttgart
- Mirza Catovic (Yellow Card Suspension)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2-3-1)
Predicted lineup: Michael Zetterer (Goalkeeper), Arthur Theate (Defender), Aurèle Amenda (Defender), Nathaniel Brown (Defender), Robin Koch (Defender), Can Uzun (Midfielder), Ellyes Skhiri (Midfielder), Farès Chaïbi (Midfielder), Mahmoud Dahoud (Midfielder), Ritsu Doan (Midfielder), Arnaud Kalimuendo (Attacker)
Eintracht Frankfurt’s predicted 4-2-3-1 gives them a clear central base, with the two deeper midfielders helping to protect the back four and start attacks from controlled areas. The three players behind Arnaud Kalimuendo should give them enough support between the lines if they can move the ball quickly into advanced positions.
VfB Stuttgart (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Alexander Nübel (Goalkeeper), Jeff Chabot (Defender), Maximilian Mittelstädt (Defender), Ramon Hendriks (Defender), Angelo Stiller (Midfielder), Chema Andrés (Midfielder), Chris Führich (Midfielder), Jamie Leweling (Midfielder), Deniz Undav (Attacker), Ermedin Demirovic (Attacker), Nikolas Nartey (Attacker)
VfB Stuttgart’s predicted 3-4-1-2 should give them width from the wing-back areas and extra numbers around the central zones. With Deniz Undav and Ermedin Demirovic ahead of the support player, they look set up to attack directly and keep pressure on Frankfurt’s back line.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | Key Battle Overview |
|---|---|---|
| Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | Arnaud Kalimuendo against Jeff Chabot could be decisive if Frankfurt can get their striker into central scoring positions against Stuttgart’s defensive structure. |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | Can Uzun against Angelo Stiller is a key midfield duel because control in that area should shape how much possession Frankfurt can build. |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | Arnaud Kalimuendo is key for Eintracht Frankfurt because he is the main attacking reference in the predicted shape and the player most likely to finish chances. |
| Eintracht Frankfurt | VfB Stuttgart | Deniz Undav is key for VfB Stuttgart because he has been part of their recent scoring output and gives them a direct threat in the final third. |
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