Thursday 17/04/2014, 19:30, Germany Bundesliga, Round 31, Frankfurt vs Hannover

Frankfurt vs Hannover Betting Preview

Only three points separate Frankfurt and Hannover in the German Bundesliga and the two teams share the same goal. Avoiding relegation is the only objective this year and with four games left, neither is in danger of playing in the second flight next season. Frankfurt could settle for a draw at home, but since they face the weakest traveling team in the league, they will be pushing for a straight victory.

Frankfurt vs Hannover Betting Odds

At Bet365

Frankfurt 2.00, Draw 3.50, Hannover 3.60

Frankfurt vs Hannover Betting Tips

The hosts are in a fortunate position, as they don't have any new injuries, with Rode, Anderson and Flum being still sidelined. On the bright side, goalkeeper Trapp has return to fitness while captain Schwegler will feature in the starting 11. His presence was direly missed in the recent games, with Frankfurt losing twice in the last three weeks.

On the bright side, they won the last two games at home and prevented Borussia Monchengladbach and Mainz from scoring. Except for Leverkusen that Frankfurt will be facing in the second to last round, they will lock horns with teams that comfortably sit at the middle of the standings.

Picking up points against these opponents should be fairly easy, especially if long-term injuries are back in the starting formation. At the end of 2013, Frankfurt was deep in the relegation area, but this year they are the second best team after Bayern Munchen.

The visitors are at the opposite end of form, losing four games in a row and allowing 11 goals and managing just two. Their defensive woes are far from over and with five players unavailable for tonight, it is only fair to assume that they will be very vulnerable in their own half.

Hoffmann is serving a one-game suspension, while Miller, Felipe, Diouf and Sobiech are still mending their injuries. Hannover will welcome back Pocognoli and Huszti, but the absence of a quality striker will make it hard to score against Frankfurt.

Key Facts

• Frankfurt won just once in the last six games, with Hannover prevailing four times and drawing once.
• Rudnevs is the only player the visitors will send upfront and he only scored one goal in the last two months.

Frankfurt vs Hannover Betting Odds Prediction

Bookmakers are particularly generous today with Frankfurt and Bet365 offers the best odds for a home win. The reason is that both sides would benefit from a draw, that will keep them afloat and a few points away from the relegation area. With so many injuries plaguing Hannover's offense, it is unlikely for them to pose any serious threat tonight, so it is worth taking a leap of faith with the hosts to win all three points.

Bet: Frankfurt @ 2.00 with Bet365