Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham Hotspur are set to clash in the decisive second leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the contest finely balanced.
Frankfurt boasts a strong home record in European competitions, having lost only two of their last 24 Europa League matches. Tottenham, on the other hand, faces pressure to perform, especially after a challenging domestic season.
Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kick-off: 10:00 PM EAT (8:00 PM BST)
Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Aggregate Score: 1-1
Predicted lineups
Eintracht Frankfurt:
Kaua Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Shkiri, Tuta, Larsson; Gotze, Ekitike, Bahoya
Tottenham Hotspur:
Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Kulusevski
Key players
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Daichi Kamada – Instrumental in midfield with recent goal contributions.
- Tottenham Hotspur: Harry Kane – Spurs’ leading scorer, crucial for their attacking threat.
Match Facts
- Head-to-Head: This is the second competitive meeting between the two clubs.
- Recent Form: A 4-2 defeat to Wolves at the weekend made it six defeats from seven away games across all competitions for Postecoglou’s men, and resulted in them dropping to 15th, now sitting just two points above 17th in the Premier League table.
- Home Advantage: Frankfurt has a strong home record in the Europa League.
- Away Performance: Tottenham has struggled in recent European away matches.
Prediction
Given Frankfurt’s formidable home form and Tottenham’s recent struggles, the match is poised to be a closely contested affair. However, Frankfurt’s consistency and home advantage may give them the edge.
Predicted Score: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Tottenham Hotspur
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