The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-final between Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany) and Tottenham Hotspur (England) will take place on April 17 at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw. Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Dino Toppmöller's side managed a draw (1-1) in London. Frankfurt scored as early as the 6th minute but allowed the opponent to equalize midway through the first half, conceding for the fourth consecutive Europa League match. To advance to the next round, Eintracht must defeat the English team in the return leg. Notably, the Germans have a streak of four home victories in the Europa League. It's also worth mentioning that in their triumphant season in this tournament, the team also ended the first leg of the quarter-finals with a 1-1 draw before winning the second match.
- Frankfurt has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 Europa League games.
- The club is unbeaten in 11 home matches in the Europa League (6 wins, 5 draws).
- In 7 of their last 8 home matches in this tournament, the Germans have not conceded more than one goal.
Predicted lineup for Eintracht Frankfurt (3-4-3)
Kauan Santos – Nathaniel Brown, Robin Koch, Tuta – Rasmus Kristensen, Ellyes Skhiri, Hugo Larsson, Arthur Theate – Mario Götze, Jean-Matthieu Baouia, Hugo Ekitike.
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is injured.
Tottenham Hotspur
The Londoners had a significant advantage in the first game but only managed a draw, marking their first in five previous Europa League matches (3 wins, 1 loss). Notably, Ange Postecoglou's side managed to keep a clean sheet in only one of those games. To reach the semi-finals, the English team needs a win in the return leg. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, extra time will be played.
- Both teams scored in 6 of Tottenham's last 8 Europa League games.
- The British side has not lost in 6 of their last 7 Europa League matches (3 wins, 3 draws).
- The club has conceded in their last 14 away matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3)
Guglielmo Vicario – Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven – Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur – Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke.
Defenders Kevin Danso and Radu Drăgușin are sidelined.
Referee
Davide Massa (Italy)
Matches – 12 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 32;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.7;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 18;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur
The Londoners should have won the first match, but luck was not on their side. I don't think the English team will play cautiously in the return leg. Tottenham certainly has confidence in their abilities. The British side scored in 6 of their last 8 away Europa League games, but they have also conceded in all those matches. Moreover, in the last 14 consecutive away matches in this tournament, the Londoners have not kept a clean sheet.
In the previous game, the Germans were forced to play defensively, yet Eintracht found a way to score. At home, Dino Toppmöller's side should look much more aggressive in attack. Frankfurt has an impressive scoring streak of 11 home matches in the Europa League. However, in seven of those games, they have also allowed their opponents to score.
My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes
