Job is clear: Use Frankfurt's Sunday struggles!

Aleksandar Ignjovski was subbed in for the second half of the first match-up. (Photo: nph).
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Thursday, 20.02.2014 / 15:20

When Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen face off on Sunday, there's guaranteed to be plenty of excitement. The teams are even on points and a victory...

 

When Eintracht Frankfurt and Werder Bremen face off on Sunday, there's guaranteed to be plenty of excitement. The teams are even on points and a victory would create some much-needed space away from the relegation zone. The match kicks off at 3:30 p.m. The following statistical overview will show why Werder could have an advantage on Sunday and which Werder player will celebrate their birthday on match day.

Did you know ...

... that both teams have the same amount of points? Both teams have five wins, six draws and 10 defeats. The only thing separating Werder (13th place) and Frankfurt (12th) is goal differential. It's clear that a victory would be very important for Werder.

... that Frankfurt have already lost five times on Sunday? Eintracht Frankfurt have played nine times on Sunday - a league high. But Frankfurt have lost five matches and only collected eight of a possible 27 points.

Cedrick Makiadi will turn 30 on Sunday. (Photo: nph).

... that Frankfurt have been very strong at home of late? In the first half, Frankfurt did not win a single home match. But the second half has started better at Commerzbank Arena. They have picked up the maximum six points from the last two home matches - without giving up a goal.

... that Werder team captain Clemens Fritz could return to the squad? Head coach Robin Dutt as usual did not announce his squad for the away match against Frankfurt. But Clemens Fritz was healthy all week after deciding that a squad nomination for the last match against Gladbach would have come too early. Fritz last played on the 16th match day (13 December 2013) in Berlin.

... that Cedrick Makiadi celebrates his birthday on Sunday? Cedrick Makiadi will turn 30 on Sunday, making the Congolese international the second-oldest Werder player behind Clemes Fritz (33).

Compiled by OPTA and WERDER.DE

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