Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Hotspur

Eintracht Frankfurt [LDLLL], having earned just four points from their first seven games, are already eliminated from knockout contention and sit 33rd in the league-phase table. Tottenham, on the other hand, have 14 points and occupy fifth place. The two sides share a relatively recent European history. Tottenham eliminated Frankfurt in the 2024/25 Europa League quarter-finals en route to lifting the trophy, following a 1-1 draw in north London — where Pedro Porro equalised for Spurs — and a 1-0 victory in Germany courtesy of Dominic Solanke’s first-half penalty. Overall, Spurs have won three of the last six meetings with Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Frankfurt’s European form against English opposition has been poor in recent years. A 1-5 defeat to Liverpool on Matchday 3 extended their run to five games without a win against Premier League sides (D2 L3). In addition, they have just one victory in their last seven home games against English clubs (D3 L3). The home side have also gone six European games without a win (D1 L5) after a 3-2 loss at Qarabağ on Matchday 7, conceding 18 goals since their 5-1 victory over Galatasaray. Nevertheless, bowing out of the competition will be the objective on Wednesday. Arnaud Kalimuendo is expected at the attacking end of Frankfurt’s 3—4—2—1 formation.

Tottenham Hotspur [DWLWW], in contrast, remain unbeaten in six matches against German opponents (W4 D2) and are aiming to win consecutive away fixtures after a 2-0 home victory over Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 7. Notably, Spurs have also won their last two games in Germany. Attacking prowess has been something Thomas Frank’s side can hold on to, with Spurs having opened the scoring in their last four Champions League matches. In addition, the visitors have kept four clean sheets in five league-phase fixtures and have lost only once in their last 14 European games (W9 D4). On a personal note, Randal Kolo Muani, who scored 26 goals for Frankfurt between 2022 and 2023 before joining PSG, will be looking to make a mark against his former side. He is expected at the attacking end of Spurs’ 3—4—2—1 formation. For Spurs, Mohammed Kudus and Richarlison are two of the four players sidelined with injury. With Frankfurt already eliminated, Tottenham enter as favourites to close the league phase with a vital victory.