LEIPZIG, Germany (Interstat) — In a dramatic conclusion that defied pregame projections, RB Leipzig Women and Eintracht Frankfurt Women played to a 2-2 draw Sunday in a Frauen-Bundesliga match at Trainingszentrum RB Leipzig Platz 1.

The match, which saw all four goals scored by defenders or substitutes, was decided in the final moments of second-half stoppage time, salvaging a point for the home side and leaving both teams with identical records to open the 2025-26 German women’s top-flight season.

Eintracht Frankfurt, which entered the contest with a 65.8 percent probability to win according to Interstat’s ELO system, controlled large portions of the first half. The visitors opened the scoring in the 24th minute through substitute Laura Freigang, who capitalized on a defensive transition to put Frankfurt ahead.

Frankfurt doubled its lead just before halftime, with another substitute making an immediate impact. In the 48th minute, Erëleta Memeti found the net, seemingly putting the visitors in a commanding position and on track to meet Interstat’s pregame projection of a 2-1 Frankfurt victory.

The complexion of the match shifted drastically early in the second half. RB Leipzig defender Lisa Baum ignited the comeback attempt in the 53rd minute, scoring to cut the deficit to 2-1. The goal, assisted by Frankfurt’s own Nikoline Dudek, who was credited with an own-assist against her team, provided crucial momentum for the hosts.

The match grew increasingly tense and physical as Leipzig pressed for an equalizer. The second half featured four yellow cards, adding to one shown in the first half. Frankfurt’s Sara Doorsoun-Khajeh was booked in the 34th minute. After halftime, Leipzig’s Nina Lührßen (50th minute), Frankfurt’s Dudek (56th minute), and Leipzig’s Delice Boboy (75th minute) all received cautions.

Leipzig’s persistent pressure in the final stages forced Frankfurt into a defensive posture. The home side’s efforts were rewarded deep into stoppage time. In the fourth added minute, defender Victoria Krug emerged as the late hero, scoring to level the match at 2-2. The assist was credited to Boboy, who atoned for her earlier yellow card with a key contribution on the final play.

The result leaves both teams with 0-0-1 records in the Frauen-Bundesliga, each earning a single point from the draw. Their overall records across all competitions also stand at 0-0-1. The match underscored the unpredictable nature of the league, as Frankfurt’s significant pregame advantage in predictive metrics did not translate to a victory on the pitch.

Key performances defined the contest, with defenders Baum and Krug providing the essential goals for Leipzig. For Frankfurt, the substitute duo of Freigang and Memeti delivered off the bench, while assists from Dudek, Lührßen, Doorsoun-Khajeh and Boboy facilitated the offensive output in a match where starting attackers were kept off the scoresheet.

The draw provides a foundation for both clubs as they move forward in the season, having shared the points in a tightly contested and emotionally charged opening fixture.