Overview
- RB Leipzig sit second in the Bundesliga and have won every home match, with Frankfurt traveling for Saturday's evening kickoff.
- Dino Toppmöller cites the league's second-highest goal tally and a six-game unbeaten run to reinforce belief ahead of the trip.
- Captain Robin Koch acknowledges a "Herbstblues," saying the 1–1 against Wolfsburg felt like a run of defeats, prompting extra mental work and conversations.
- Top scorer Jonny Burkardt remains out until the new year, while Uzun and Larsson returned to full training and could be selected after Friday's session.
- Selection calls remain open, with no update on Elye Wahi and Michy Batshuayi under consideration, and Barcelona away follows next week.