The Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Europa League quarter-final second leg promises to be an exciting and crucial fixture, as Tottenham Hotspur head to Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, looking to progress to the Europa League semifinals. The tie is level at 2-2 following an intense first leg, with Pedro Porro‘s back-heeled flick in the first leg bringing Tottenham level after Hugo Ekitike’s superb strike for Eintracht Frankfurt. Now, the two teams face a pivotal match in Frankfurt, with both sides needing to secure a win to avoid extra time or penalties.
Date, Kick-Off Time, and Venue
- Match: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham
- Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM BST
- Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Where to Watch Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham
- TV Channel (UK): TNT Sports 2
- Live Stream: TNT Sports subscribers can watch the match live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Injuries, Suspensions, and Doubts
Eintracht Frankfurt:
- Aurele Amenda (injured)
- Kevin Trapp (doubtful)
- Ansgar Knauff (doubtful)
- Krisztian Lisztes (doubtful)
- Junior Dina Ebimbe (doubtful)
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Radu Dragusion (injured)
- Kevin Danso (injured)
- Antonin Kinsky (ineligible)
- Timo Werner (ineligible)
- Fraser Forster (ineligible)
- Sergio Reguilon (ineligible)
- Son Heung-min (injured)
Predicted Line-Ups
Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2-3-1):
- Goalkeeper: Santos
- Defenders: Kristensen, Tuta, Koch, Theate
- Midfielders: Skhiri, Larsson, Gotze, Uzun, Bahoya
- Forward: Ekitike
Tottenham Hotspur (4-3-3):
- Goalkeeper: Vicario
- Defenders: Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie
- Midfielders: Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison
- Forwards: Johnson, Solanke, Tel
Recent Form
Tottenham Hotspur have been struggling in the Premier League, with only one win in their last five matches across all competitions. Their most recent 4-1 loss to Newcastle left them in 15th place, just two points above West Ham United. Despite these setbacks, Tottenham has been solid in Europa League competition, and they will be hoping to bounce back in Frankfurt to secure a spot in the semifinals.
Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, have been in strong form, especially in the Bundesliga, where they secured a 3-0 win over Heidenheim in their latest match. With Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Robin Koch, and Hugo Ekitike finding the back of the net, Frankfurt continues to push for Champions League qualification. However, they will need to be at their best in this second leg to secure a spot in the semifinals.
What’s Been Said?
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s head coach, has remained defiant despite his team’s recent struggles:
“I don’t define my career or me as a person by what people think of me. I never have and never will. If you don’t think I’m a good coach today, then you’re not going to think I’m a good coach tomorrow. Even if we win, one game is not going to make a difference to that.”
Robin Koch, Eintracht Frankfurt‘s defender, spoke about the intensity of the match and the challenge of playing Tottenham:
“We shouldn’t expect that Tottenham, all of a sudden, don’t know how to play football because they are away. They play for everything tomorrow. Their league is more or less done, so they will give it everything. The stadium will be a lion’s den, but I don’t think Tottenham will give up too early.”
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham: Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur will need to shake off their domestic struggles and bring their best performance to Deutsche Bank Park. Despite Rasmus Hojlund’s inconsistent form, Tottenham has a solid record in Europa League matches and will rely on their key attacking players to step up in this crucial second leg. Son Heung-min’s injury is a significant blow, but Madisson, Johnson, and Solanke will be key to the side’s chances of progressing.
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Eintracht Frankfurt will have the advantage of playing at home and will be hoping to capitalize on any mistakes Tottenham make. However, Tottenham’s strong history in Europa League matches should see them progress, despite the challenge Frankfurt poses. We predict Tottenham will win 2-1 on the night, progressing 3-2 on aggregate.
Conclusion: Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham – A Crucial Clash for Both Teams
With Tottenham Hotspur and Eintracht Frankfurt both fighting for a spot in the Europa League semifinals, the second leg promises to be an exciting and intense affair. Tottenham‘s unbeaten home record in Europa League and Frankfurt’s solid form gives both teams a strong chance, but Tottenham’s ability to step up in Europe should see them edge Frankfurt in a 2-1 victory, progressing to the semifinals with a 3-2 aggregate win.
