While it is now certain that the Eagles will finish this season in fifth spot, Freiburg still have an outside chance of getting up to seventh on Matchday 34, which would see them into the play-offs for the inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League. For Eintracht, it is all about recording another victory and breaking through the 60-point barrier for the first time since it became three points for a win. Furthermore, the Eagles are looking to remain undefeated at home this season, with nine wins and seven draws in their 16 games.
New club record for Silva
Eintracht have been good in front of goal this season, no-one more so than André Silva. With his brace against FC Schalke 04 that took him to 27 goals for the season, the Portuguese striker has not only set a new club record but also looks set to finish second in the overall Bundesliga scoring charts behind Robert Lewandowski. “It’s incredible to have reached that mark, but the defeat made it feel rather unimportant at the time," the forward said. “Nevertheless, I’m obviously proud of the record."
90 minutes to go
The last game of the 2020/21 season will also be a farewell to board member Fredi Bobic, sporting director Bruno Hübner and head coach Adi Hütter. The latter will have a virtually full squad to choose from against Freiburg, with just youngster Jabez Makanda out after his metatarsal fracture. All of the other Eagles should be available, although there is a question mark over Djibril Sow, who is nursing an ankle problem and trained on his own on Tuesday, as did Sebastian Rode and Kevin Trapp.
Match info
Kick-off: Saturday 22 May 2021 15:30 CEST, Matchday 34.
Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt am Main.
