Sparks will fly when Atletico Madrid host Eintracht Frankfurt in the second round of the UEFA Champions League at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Tuesday, 30 September 2025.
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Atletico Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt predictions: Both teams to find the net
Key stats
- Eintracht Frankfurt's last six matches produced goals at both ends.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of Atletico Madrid's last eight games.
- Frankfurt led at half-time in five of their last seven matches.
Correct score prediction: Atletico Madrid 3-3 Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt followed a 4-3 home defeat against Union Berlin with a 6-4 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach last weekend. The visitors have scored 15 goals in their last three matches alone, while conceding eight times in their last two games.
Atletico Madrid, like their opponents, have seen more than their fair share of high-scoring games. They are coming off an impressive 5-2 victory over Real Madrid, and three of their last four games have produced at least five goals.
We should expect a high-scoring affair, with the spoils being shared at the end of this game.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Frankfurt are up against it
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/1 (5.00) – 20%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Eintracht Frankfurt kicked off their Champions League campaign with a comfortable 5-1 victory over Galatasaray, which propelled them to the top of the standings. They are up against 23rd-placed Atletico Madrid, who suffered a 3-2 defeat at Liverpool in their opening game.
Ahead of this skirmish, Atletico Madrid are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds usually have a 61.9% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, at least four goals were scored in each of Eintracht Frankfurt's last seven matches, while three of Atletico Madrid's last four games went above the 4.5-goal line. On that note, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First clash in almost 50 years
The last clash between Atletico Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt took place in November 1975. Frankfurt have won two of two previous meetings between these sides, both in the UEFA Cup Winners Cup.
Atletico Madrid preview: Eyeing three consecutive wins for the first time since February
Buoyed by their emphatic 5-2 win over Real Madrid in Saturday's derby, Atletico Madrid are brimming with confidence and will enter this game looking to set their Champions League campaign back on track after the opening day loss to Liverpool.
Head coach Diego Simeone will not be in the dugout for this game following his sending off in the defeat to Liverpool a fortnight ago, even as the team will also be without the services of Jose Maria Gimenez and Thiago Almada for this clash, as both players are ruled out with injuries.
Predicted lineup: Oblak (GK), Llorente, Le Normand, Lenglet, Hancko, Simeone, Barrios, Koke, Gonzalez, Sorloth & Alvarez.
Last five matches
- Atletico Madrid 5-2 Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 3-2 Rayo Vallecano
- Mallorca 1-1 Atletico Madrid
- Liverpool 3-2 Atletico Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 2-0 Villarreal
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: A couple of absentees
Frankfurt will have to do without Jessic Ngankam and Rasmus Kristensen, as both players are ruled out with injuries.
The visitors made light work of Galatasaray in their opener two weeks ago, scoring five times. They will be keen to build a good reputation in this competition after qualifying via their Bundesliga placement for the first time in history.
Midfielders Can Uzun, Ritsu Doan and Fares Chaibi have contributed 15 goals across all competitions this season. With these three all fit and ready for this clash, Frankfurt will fancy their chances against Atleti.
Predicted lineup: Kaua (GK), Brown, Theate, Koch, Collins, Knauff, Uzun, Skhiri, Chaibi, Doan & Burkardt.
Last five matches
- Monchengladbach 4-6 Frankfurt
- Frankfurt 3-4 Union Berlin
- Frankfurt 5-1 Galatasaray
- Leverkusen 3-1 Frankfurt
- Hoffenheim 1-3 Frankfurt
Player to watch: Can Uzun
Can Uzun has simply been unstoppable, scoring six goals and providing three assists in his last six appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt. The 19-year-old midfielder has scored in each of his last six appearances and will look to extend that streak on Tuesday night.