Eintracht Frankfurt will host Liverpool FC at the Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday night for a UEFA Champions League group stage match.
Both clubs are struggling with recent results, making this a high stakes fixture, as Liverpool will be hoping to bounce back and stop their losing streak, while Frankfurt is eager to prove itself in Europe.
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Match Preview
Hugo Ekitike off the mark in the Premier League for Liverpool. (Photo Credit: Premier League.)
15th-place Frankfurt is on shaky ground due to its disastrous defense. They have lost 3 of their last 5 games in all competitions and have let in a troubling 18 goals during those matches. Their attack is functional, but the main issue is their weak defense.
Although they are fairly strong at home, keeping a good performance against the English visitor may be difficult, especially as their former striker Hugo Ekitike now plays for their opponents.
Liverpool has an impressive history in Europe, winning 9 of their last 12 Champions League games. However, they are currently in crisis.
They have lost their last four matches in a row, and their defense is suddenly unreliable. The pressure is building, and they need a win to get back on track.
Given that both defenses have been shaky, this match has the potential to be a high-scoring affair. Frankfurt must show more defensive discipline than usual as Liverpool will try to take advantage of any gaps and rebuild their confidence, especially since they are playing away.
Frankfurt vs Liverpool head-to-head
Liverpool has a better record when playing German teams in Europe, especially to Eintracht Frankfurt. They have met twice before in the 1972-73 UEFA Cup, with Liverpool winning one game and drawing the other.
Liverpool has also never lost to any German team in their last 15 European games. Even though Frankfurt usually does well at home, Liverpool’s head-to-head record may be decisive for those willing to bet on them.
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Team News
Cody Gakpo has credited Arne Slot for improved Liverpool form (Credit: Imago)
Frankfurt has only a few players with injury worries. Elias Baum will likely miss this match due to a thigh injury. However, other players are available and ready to welcome the English champions for this important encounter.
On the other hand, Things are a bit tougher for Liverpool because their goalkeeper, Alison Becker, is unable to play due to a hamstring injury. Ryan Gravenberch might also miss the game because of an ankle injury, increasing the pressure on the squad to find an effective response despite the setbacks.
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Probable Line-Ups
Frankfurt: Santos; Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown; Larsson, Skhiri; Doan, Uzun, Bahoya; Burkardt
Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Gomez, Van Dijk, Robertson; Jones, Mac Allister; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Prediction and Betting Tips
Based on stats and facts, Liverpool’s strong history in Europe and Frankfurt’s weak defense make the English team slight favorites. Arne Slot will rely on Ekitike and Mo Salah to shake things up front.
Prediction: Frankfurt 1-2 Liverpool