Mainz 05 - Eintracht Frankfurt

Saturday, 12 September 2026, sees Mainz 05 host Eintracht Frankfurt at the MEWA Arena for matchday 3 of the Bundesliga. The hosts enter this encounter with momentum, having secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Hamburger SV in their most recent league outing. With an expected starting XI featuring Sheraldo Becker and Phillip Tietz leading the line, Mainz 05 will look to maintain their unbeaten start to the domestic campaign.

Eintracht Frankfurt arrive looking for a response following a heavy 4-1 defeat to Augsburg last time out. Their recent form has been volatile, including a high-scoring 3-3 draw against Union Berlin. With Mario Goetze expected to anchor the midfield, the visitors must tighten their defensive structure to contain a confident Mainz side. In their last Bundesliga meeting on 22 March 2026, Mainz 05 edged a narrow 2-1 win, a result they will hope to replicate in front of their home supporters.