Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Eintracht Frankfurt face Tottenham in the Europa League on Thursday. The sides played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg, but neither side is looking overly solid at the back. The hosts sit third in the Bundesliga whilst Spurs languish 15th in the English Premier League.

Match: Eintracht Frankfurt v Tottenham
When: Thursday, 17 April 2025, 21:00
Where: Deutsche Bank Park

Eintracht Frankfurt Form

Die Adler reached this stage by smashing Ajax 6-2 on aggregate, winning 2-1 in Amsterdam and 4-1 at home. They followed the second leg victory with a 3-1 Bundesliga win at Bochum. A 1-0 home victory in the league over Stuttgart increased their lead over fourth place to six points.

Going into the first leg vs Tottenham, Eintracht Frankfurt lost 2-0 at Werder Bremen. Last Thursday’s tussle with Spurs finished 1-1 in as they limited the hosts to 0.94 xG. On Sunday, they put up 3.70 xG with seven big chances created in a 3-0 home win over FC Heidenheim.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team News

Coach Dino Toppmoller made three changes for their weekend match. All of Mario Gotze, Hugo Larsson and Nathaniel Brown were given partial rests and are set to return to the XI here. Four players are doubtful, but at least a couple should be back in the squad.

Winger Ansgar Knauff is nearing a return from a knee injury and fellow wide player Eric Ebimbe should be back. Left winger Krisztian Lisztes is likely to return and goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is nearing a comeback after missing six fixtures.

Eintracht Frankfurt Motivation

Motivation is very high to win this competition once again. They lifted this cup in 2022 and it would guarantee a Champions League place.

Coach Toppmoller plays an attacking game and won’t sit back at any point.

Tottenham Form

Spurs have lost 10 of their last 19 matches in all competitions. Their league form is atrocious with just five wins in the last 20 rounds of action. They overturned a 1-0 first leg loss to AZ Alkmaar to reach this stage after winning the second leg 3-1 at home.

Successive league losses followed, losing 2-0 at Fulham and 1-0 at Chelsea. After beating bottom-placed Southampton 3-1, they drew 1-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg last week. On Sunday, they lost 4-2 away at Wolves as they allowed 2.39 xG despite having 63% possession.

Tottenham Team News

Radu Dragusin is ruled out in defence due to a long-term injury. Kevin Danso is touch-and-go to feature in this match. Heung-Min Son missed the defeat at Wolves but should return here.

Ange Postecoglou is set to recall Destiny Ugodie, Micky van de Ven and Dejan Kulusevski after the trio were rested to the bench at Molineux.

Tottenham Motivation

Postecoglou’s side will go to Germany and look to attack. They will play to win this second leg in 90 minutes.
This match is one of Spurs’ biggest games in a while. They are giving the Europa League full concentration as they look to end their trophy drought.

Key Stats

Eintracht Frankfurt have won their last 4 home matches in this competition

Eintracht’s Hugo Ekitiké has scored 21 goals this season (3 in the last 5 in Europe)

Tottenham have lost 10 of their last 19 matches

Spurs have lost 6 of their last 7 away matches

Tottenham have lost 6 of their last 7 away knockout games in knockout ties vs German clubs.

Verdict

This match should be feisty and full of goals. The hosts are playing better and have a striker in top form. I see a home victory on the cards.

Featured Bet: Eintracht Frankfurt win, Over 2.5 goals & Hugo Ekitiké to score anytime at 4.33
Alternate Bet: Eintracht Frankfurt to win at 2.40
Goalscorer Tip: Hugo Ekitiké to score anytime at 2.10