German Cup 2025-2026: Eintracht Frankfurt-Borussia Dortmund, the likely lineups

The big match of the German Cup round of 16 is undoubtedly Eintracht Frankfurt-Borussia Dortmund. Kickoff at 6:30 p.m. at ‘Deutsche Bank Park’. The hosts made their debut in ‘DFB-Pokal’ with a resounding 5-0 win at Engers, while the yellow-and-whites won narrowly over Rot-Weiss Essen.

Toppmoller relies on Burkardt in attack, with Knauff and Uzun in support in the three-quarter. Midfield dike formed by Chaibi and Skhiri, in defense the’ex-Roma Kristensen and the’ex-Bologna Theate on either side of Koch.

Kovac relies on Guirassy in attack, with Adeyemi and Brandt behind him. Yan Couto and Svensson will man the midfield flanks, while Schlotterbeck will lead the backline in front of Kobel, between the posts.

They will be in the midfield.

Probable lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt (3-4-2-1): Zetterer; Kristensen, Koch, Theate; Doan, Chaibi, Skhiri, Brown; Knauff, Uzun; Burkardt. All. Toppmöller

Borussia Dortmund (3-4-2-1): Kobel; Anton, Schlotterbeck, Bensebaini; Yan Couto, Sabitzer, Nmecha, Svensson; Adeyemi, Brandt; Guirassy. All. Kovac