The second leg of the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-final between Eintracht (Germany) and Tottenham (England) will take place on April 17 at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt. The first match ended in a 1-1 draw. Eintracht vs. Tottenham: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Eintracht
Dino Toppmöller's side secured a draw (1-1) in London. Frankfurt scored in 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 needs to defeat the English side in the return leg. The Germans have a four-match winning streak at home in the Europa League. Notably, in their triumphant season in this tournament, the team also drew 1-1 in the first leg of the quarter-finals and then won the second match.
- Frankfurt has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 Europa League matches.
- The club has remained unbeaten in 11 consecutive home games 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 (3-4-3)
Kauan Santos – Nathaniel Brown, Robin Koch, Tuta – Rasmus Kristensen, Ellyes Skhiri, Hugo Larsson, Arthur Theate – Mario Götze, Jean-Matthias Baouia, Hugo Ekitike.
Goalkeeper Kevin Trapp is injured.
Tottenham
The Londoners had a significant advantage in the first game but only managed a draw, their first in five previous Europa League matches (3 wins, 1 loss). Notably, in only one game during this period did Ange Postecoglou's side keep a clean sheet. To reach the semi-finals, the English team needs to win the return leg. If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, extra time will be played.
- Both teams have scored in 6 of Tottenham's last 8 Europa League matches.
- The British side has remained unbeaten 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 (4-3-3)
Guglielmo Vicario – Cristian Romero, Destiny Udogie, Pedro Porro, Micky van de Ven – Lucas Berghuis, James Maddison, Rodrigo Bentancur – Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson, Dominic Solanke.
Defender Radu Dragusin is 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 vs. Tottenham
The Londoners should have won the first match, but luck was not on their side. I don't expect the English team to be cautious in the return leg. Tottenham certainly has confidence in their abilities. The British side has scored in 6 of their last 8 away Europa League games, but they have also conceded in all matches during this period. Moreover, in 14 consecutive away matches in this tournament, the Londoners have not kept a clean sheet.
In the previous match, the Germans were forced to play defensively, but Eintracht found a way to score. At home, Dino Toppmöller's side should be more aggressive in attack. Frankfurt boasts an impressive scoring streak of 11 home matches in the Europa League. However, in seven matches during this period, the team has also allowed their opponents to score.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
