Eintracht Frankfurt enters the 2026/27 season with five key issues that coach Adi Hütter must address before the away match against Union Berlin. The record from the completed 2025 season shows 7th place in the Bundesliga with 42 points from 29 games, a record of 11 wins, 9 draws and 9 losses, and recent form of WDLWD. The team scored 54 goals and conceded the same, resulting in a goal difference of zero. The gap to league leaders Bayern München is 34 points. On Saturday, 29 August 2026, Eintracht Frankfurt will face 11th-placed Union Berlin away at 15:30.
How is the defense shaping up?
The defense remains a concern. In the last season, Eintracht Frankfurt conceded too many goals despite solid offensive output. The central defense needs to become more stable to avoid falling behind repeatedly. Particularly from set pieces, the team showed vulnerability. Coach Adi Hütter, aged 56, is working on better coordination between center-backs and full-backs. The recent friendlies showed initial approaches, but consistency is still lacking.
Where does the midfield fall short?
The central midfield lacks both creativity and defensive cover. The ball recovery phase is often too slow, allowing opponents to easily build play. There is a lack of a true playmaker who can bridge the gap between defense and attack. At the same time, the holding midfielders need to better close down spaces to prevent counters. Over-reliance on individual actions makes the game predictable.
How effective is the attack?
Despite scoring 54 goals, chance conversion remains improvable. Too many good opportunities are wasted, especially in the second half. The strikers need to be cooler in front of goal and also finish from difficult positions. The wingers should move inside more often to create overload situations. Preparation for the first ball after crosses is another training focus.
What role does mental strength play?
The team too often showed mental weakness after conceding goals last season. Instead of playing calmly on, frantic actions often followed, leading to further goals conceded. Adi Hütter is working on better body language and clear communication on the pitch. Players need to learn to control the game even in difficult phases and not let their heads drop. Recent sessions emphasize composure under pressure.
What does this mean for the season?
The five construction sites must be addressed before the season starts to avoid falling short of expectations immediately. With the away match against Union Berlin on 29 August 2026, Eintracht Frankfurt has an early benchmark. An improved performance there could bring confidence for the coming weeks. Fans can track current standings and upcoming fixtures on our standings and fixtures pages. Squad development is also visible on our squad page.
