Highlights

FINAL
Deutsche Bank Park
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H. Osmerswhistle
Deutsche Bank Park
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Frankfurt take derby spoils

Eintracht Frankfurt welcome Darmstadt back to the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win in the Hessenderby. Randal Kolo Muani got the only goal of the game with a first-half tap-in, created by Jesper Lindstrom's quick thinking and Philipp Max's low cross. Darmstadt had a few chances late on, but Kevin Trapp stood firm as all three points stayed at the Deutsche Bank Park.
Full-time
90'
+ 5

Ngankam goes close

Jessic Ngankam shoots from a tight angle but his low effort is blocked by Schuhen on the line.
90'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 90 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
86'

Last throw of the dice?

Darmstadt are piling bodies forward for these last few minutes.
85'

Trapp save

Stojilkovic lets fly but Trapp gets down well to save.
83'

Too Schnell-hardt

Schnellhardt finds space on the edge of the Frankfurt box but he gets under his shot.
83'

Hard day at the office

The pace is beginning to slow inside the final 10 minutes. Little wonder!
Distance run (km)
98
96.5
79'

Chance

Manu had more time than he realised and fires off target.
79'

Tactical tweak

Darmstadt have moved to a back four with Nürnberger at left-back and Karic up ahead.
75'

Free-kick

Max whips another low cross in from a dead ball but Darmstadt get it clear.
73'

Let off

Dina Ebimbe's shot hits Shuchen's chest and Kolo Muani handballs looking to capitalise on a rebound.
70'

Gulf in class?

Frankfurt's distribution has far exceeded promoted Darmstadt's.
Passes
483
246
69'

Cheeky!

Lindstrom tries to back-heel the ball into Schuhen's far corner. Dina Ebimbe was better placed to shoot too.
66'

Moment in history

Makoto Hasebe's introduction means he is Frankfurt's oldest ever player at 39 years and 217 days of age.
65'

So close!

Pfeiffer heads against the post and Klraer fires the rebound over, off Honsak! The visitors' best chance.
65'

Darmstadt changes

Two attacking players replaced by two attacking players - Torsten Lieberknecht wants to get back into this!
65'

Substitution

62'

Nearly

Götze looks for Dina Ebimbe but Holland cuts it out.
60'

Dogged derby

The tackles are beginning to fly in.
Tackles won
54
54
57'

Chance!

Holland whips in a free-kick, Hornby nods it on and Maglica is there at the back post. He send sit over and the flag goes up for offside anyway.
54'

Darmstadt reply

So close for Darmstadt! Honsak squares for Hornby but Trapp gets a toe on his cross at the last.
53'

Frankfurt chance

Dina Ebimbe sends the ball into Kolo Muani but Darmstadt scramble it out for a corner.
50'

RKM again

Kolo Muani skips past two players on the right but then fails to pick out a teammate with his low cross.
46'

Back underway

Can Darmstadt get back into the derby?
Kick-off!
45'
+ 4

And rightly so?

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The xGoals value of a club is calculated from the sum of all goal probabilities (goals and shots on goal) of that team. During a match, it’s easy to see whether the club is performing better than expected (goals > xGoals) - or maybe even higher (xGoals > goals).
Frankfurt were due that goal, statistically...
xGoals
1
1.1
0.1
1
Goals
45'
+ 4

Frankfurt lead at the break

Kolo Muani's goal separates the sides at half-time.
Half-time
45'

Frankfurt in control

Die Adler have put their foot on the ball now having taken the lead.
40'

Goal-o Muani!

Randal Kolo Muani is off the mark for the season! Philipp Max drills low across goal and the Frenchman is left with a simple finish at the back post.
Goal probability
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Goal probability
Goal probability determines the likelihood that the ball will land in the goal from every position on the pitch. The value is based on large amounts of data from previous years; factors such as shot angle, distance to goal and opponent pressure - as well as mathematical models.
85 %
39'

Honest game

There had only been two fouls apiece before Christoph Klarer's yellow card.
35'

Pressure

Darnstadt now lead Frankfurt for shots on goal.
Goal attempts
3off target
0on target
3off target
1on target
34'

Missed opportunity

Philipp Max and Götze try and play a short corner from the training ground, but Darmstadt aren't fooled.
34'

Hornby chance

Fabian Holland slips Hornby in for a chance, but Robin Koch blocks the former Reims man's shot.
32'

Better from Darmstadt

Hornby, Honsak and Oscar Vilhelmsson are beginning to stretch their legs, with Frankfurt having to backtrack.
30'

Goals to come?

That the three fastest players so far all play on the shoulder of the last defender...
30'

Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes

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Speed check: The fastest player in the game after 30 minutes
Through high-end camera technology and machine learning, the speed of each player is evaluated in real time. Top speed then means, the fastest measured single frame of a player/game.
28'

Darmstadt chance!

Fraser Hornby comes forward and tees up Honsak for a shot, but Kevin Trapp is equal to it.
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Disappointment for Rode

Rode can only watch on as the players take a drinks break.
21'

Frankfurt pressure

Jakic tries to curl one into Schuhen's top corner, but he gets too much on it and it sails harmlessly over.
21'

Another ankle injury?

Lindstrom now goes down under a challenge. He limps back to his feet, though.
19'

Penalty?

Jesper Lindstrom thought he was fouled by Emir Karic in the box, but referee Harm Osmers wan't interested.
18'

Possession

Frankfurt have had more of the ball as we pass the first quarter of an hour.
Possession (%)
6238
17'

Danger for Darmstadt!

Randal Kolo Muani forces a corner with a shot from a tight angle.
15'

Free-kick

Fabian Nürnberger whips in a free-kick but the hosts head it out for a corner.
10'

Great control

Mathias Honsak pulls a long ball out of the sky with one touch. Darmstadt's move game to nothing in the end, but wow.
7'

Early chance

Mario Götze whips in a free-kick that's punched away by Marcel Schuhen.
3'

Rode misery

And there is the first change of the game, Kristijan Jakic and like-for-like replacement for Rode.
1'

Rode down

Sebastian Rode, retiring at the end of the season, goes over his ankle, but he's back to his feet... for now.
Kick-off!

Lets go!

We're underway for this Hessenderby between Frankfurt and Darmstadt - the first in the Bundesliga since February 2017!

Welcome to the Jungle

Guns N' Roses hit Welcome to the Jungle bellows out at the Deutsche Bank Park. Will Darmstadt find their Bundesliga return quite so hostile?

Darmstadt team news

Fraser Hornby, a summer arrival from Reims, via Aberdeen, leads the line. Matthias Bader, Darmstadt's usual right wing-back, has a thigh injury so Fabian Nürnberger takes his place. Goalkeeper Marcel Schuchen had the highest save percentage in Bundesliga 2 last season…

Frankfurt team news

Randal Kolo Muani starts at the point of the Frankfurt attack, the Frenchman looking to pick up where he left off last season with his 15 goals and 11 assists. Robin Koch, a summer arrival from Leeds, starts at the back with Makoto Hasebe dropping to the bench.

Darmstadt starting XI

Schuhen - Klarer, Zimmermann, Maglica - Nürnberger, Mehlem, Holland (c), Karic - Vilhelmsson, Honsak - Hornby

Darmstadt subs

Behrensm Isherwood, Müller, Riedel, Manu, Schnellhardt, Franjic, Stojilkovic, Pfeiffer

Frankfurt starting XI

Trapp - Tuta, Koch, Pacho - Dina Ebimbe, Rode (c), Skhiri, Max - Lindstrom, Götze - Kolo Muani

Frankfurt subs

Grahl, Hasebe, Buta, Jakic, Larsson, Marmoush, Ngankam, Hauge, Knauff

Big derby day for Darmstadt

Darmstadt are back in the big time and they've been handed a massive game to mark their return as they travel up the road to take on neighbours Frankfurt in the Hessenderby. It would be some statement if the visitors could claim all three points. The final game of MD1 gets underway at 5.30pm CEST, just after Union host Mainz at 3.30pm CEST.
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Probable line-ups

Who’s set to play this weekend? Who’s going to miss out on the Bundesliga’s return? Keep up to date with all the latest team news right here!

History against them

Darmstadt have never won on Matchday 1 in the Bundesliga, drawing three times and losing once.
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Watch: Tactical analysis of Randal Kolo Muani

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Historic Hasebe

If the Japanese defender takes to the field here, the 39-year-old will become the oldest player in Frankfurt's Bundesliga history. Toppmöller would be wise to play him too: Hasebe has only scored two Bundesliga goals for the Eagles so far, and both have come against Darmstadt.

Only a win will do

These teams have faced each other eight times in the Bundesliga over the years, and there has never been a draw. Frankfurt have taken the spoils five times, with Darmstadt three - more top-flight wins than they have against any other club.
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Watch: Get ready for Frankfurt vs. Darmstadt!

Welcome back!

The Dino Toppmöller era at Eintracht Frankfurt gets under way with the visit of promoted Darmstadt. Frankfurt scraped a top-seven finish last term, while local rivals Darmstadt secured their return to the Bundesliga after six straight seasons in Bundesliga 2. This one has all the ingredients to be an absolute cracker...