The Matchday 2 clash of the 2025/26 Champions League group stage between Atletico Madrid (Spain) and Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) will take place on September 30 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano Stadium. Atletico Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Atletico Madrid
In the first round, Diego Simeone's side narrowly lost 2-3 away to Liverpool. This defeat marked only their second loss in regular time in their last eight Champions League matches (6 wins). Additionally, the team scored at least two goals in six of those matches. However, they have only kept a clean sheet twice in their last 15 Champions League encounters. In the group stage standings, Atletico sits in 23rd place. Notably, Atletico has not lost in their last 15 home European matches against German clubs (11 wins, 4 draws).
- The team has won by exactly one goal in regular time in 5 of their last 7 home matches in the Champions League.
- At least three goals have been scored in 6 of their last 7 home matches in this competition.
- The Spaniards have scored at least twice in regular time in 9 of their last 11 home Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Atletico Madrid (3-4-3)
Jan Oblak – Robin Le Normand, Javi Galan, Clement Lenglet – David Ganzko, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Marcos Llorente – Giuliano Simeone, Julian Alvarez, Nicolas Gonzalez.
Defender Jose Maria Gimenez, as well as midfielders Joao Cardoso and Thiago Almada, will miss the match due to injuries. Note that head coach Diego Simeone is suspended for this match.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Dino Toppmöller's side showed no mercy to Galatasaray in their first-round home match, despite conceding first (5-1). Interestingly, Eintracht had previously won only three Champions League matches, each with a minimal margin. The club has not kept a clean sheet in their last six matches in this competition. The Germans top the group stage standings. Additionally, Eintracht has lost only two of their last 11 European matches against Spanish clubs (6 wins, 3 draws).
- The team has not lost in the second half in 6 of their last 8 Champions League matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- At least three goals have been scored in 5 of their last 6 matches in this competition.
- The Germans have conceded exactly 1 or 2 goals in 4 of their last 5 Champions League matches.
Predicted lineup for Eintracht Frankfurt (4-5-1)
Michael Zetterer – Nathaniel Brown, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate – Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Can Uzun, Fares Chaibi, Ansgar Knauff – Jonathan Burkardt.
Defender Rasmus Kristensen will miss the match due to injury.
Referee
Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)
Matches – 17 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 63;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 12%.
Match Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs. Eintracht Frankfurt
Atletico will aim to bounce back from their disappointing first-round loss to Liverpool and will likely play from a position of strength at home. Previously, Atletico has not struggled with scoring at home: in their last 11 home Champions League matches, they have consistently found the net, scoring at least twice in nine of those games. However, they have not kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 home matches in this competition.
Eintracht is also known for their attacking prowess and has been effective in creating chances: in the group and overall stages of the Champions League, they have scored in their last four matches, netting at least two goals in each. On the other hand, the team has been prone to defensive errors: they have conceded in their last six Champions League encounters, allowing at least two goals in half of them.
I expect an attacking game from both sides, so my prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
