Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
In this compelling Europa League fixture between Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt, neutral fans can look forward to an open, attacking encounter, with both sides likely to lean on their offensive firepower to gain the upper hand. In the previous round, each team advanced past Eredivisie opposition by employing an aggressive high press — a tactic they are expected to utilise again as they look to unsettle their opponents early.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur's uneven season still leaves them in contention for a long-awaited piece of silverware by mid-April. Their hard-fought aggregate victory over AZ Alkmaar (3:2) in the Round of 16 showcased the squad’s perseverance. In the second leg, they maintained constant attacking pressure, generating 2.23 xG and firing 17 shots. On Sunday, the coaching staff opted to rest key players: in the 3:1 win against Southampton Football Club, Tottenham Hotspur created a strong advantage in chances (2.21-1.04 in xG), with Son Heung-min substituted to conserve energy.
Eintracht Frankfurt
In their last nine matches across all competitions, Eintracht Frankfurt have seen Total Over 2.5 goals in seven of them. In the 6:3 aggregate triumph over Ajax Amsterdam, Mario Götze played a pivotal role, contributing two goals and an assist. Nevertheless, the squad continue to show signs of fragility at the back — in Saturday’s 0:2 defeat to Werder Bremen, the mid-table Bundesliga side posed a more significant attacking threat (0.63-1.25 in xG), despite enjoying just 36% possession compared to Eintracht Frankfurt’s 63%.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
These teams previously met during the 2022 Champions League group stage, with Tottenham Hotspur edging a 3:2 win in a match full of chances in London. A similar pattern is expected this time, with both sides likely to shift quickly from defence to attack — making a strong case for a high-scoring affair.
