Eintracht Frankfurt will mark their return to the UEFA Champions League after a three-year absence with a mouthwatering clash against Galatasaray at Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
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Contents
- 1 Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray predictions: A high-scoring affair
- 2 Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in over three decades
- 3 Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Looking to return to winning ways
- 4 Galatasaray preview: Eyeing their sixth consecutive victory
- 5 Player to watch: Baris Alper Yilmaz
- 6 Check out this unique Champions League special at talkSPORT Bet
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray predictions: A high-scoring affair
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in 12 of Eintracht Frankfurt's last 13 matches across all competitions.
- Nine of Galatasaray’s last 10 games went above the 2.5-goal line.
- Galatasaray are currently on a five-match winning streak.
Correct score prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-2 Galatasaray
Galatasaray have been a tough team to beat, stringing together a five-match winning streak and a 21-game unbeaten run across all competitions. They are up against an Eintracht Frankfurt side that won three of four competitive games this season.
This will likely be a tightly contested clash, and although Galatasaray are the underdogs, we are confident that they will hold their own for 90 minutes.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Frankfurt are clear favourites
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this encounter, Eintracht Frankfurt are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds generally have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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We have also established that 12 of Eintracht Frankfurt's last 13 matches went above the 3.5-goal threshold. For this reason, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: First meeting in over three decades
Eintracht Frankfurt and Galatasaray will clash for the first time since November 1992. There have been only two previous encounters between these sides, with Galatasaray winning one, while the other ended in a stalemate.
Eintracht Frankfurt preview: Looking to return to winning ways
The hosts will be without injured 25-year-old forward Jessic Ngankam, while Rasmus Kristensen, who suffered a new thigh injury, has also been ruled out. However, 2014 World Cup final goal scorer Mario Gotze could get some minutes come Thursday after an injury layoff.
Midfielders Can Uzun, Ritsu Doan, and Jean-Matteo Bahoya have provided much of Frankfurt’s scoring threat so far this season, with seven goals and four assists between them. These players will be eager to make their mark for the German outfit once again.
Predicted lineup: Zetterer (GK), Brown, Collins, Koch, Theate, Hojlund, Chaibi, Doan, Uzun, Bahoya & Burkardt.
Last five matches
- Leverkusen 3-1 Frankfurt
- Hoffenheim 3-1 Frankfurt
- Frankfurt 4-1 Bremen
- FV Engers 0-5 Frankfurt
- Fulham 1-0 Frankfurt
Galatasaray preview: Eyeing their sixth consecutive victory
Galatasaray could have entered this game free from injury had star forward Victor Osimhen not picked up a sprained ankle while on international duty for Nigeria. In his absence, Mauro Icardi is set to lead the line for the visitors, with Leroy Sane and Baris Alper Yilmaz providing attacking support from the flanks.
Predicted lineup: Cakir (GK), Sallai, Sanchez, Bardakci, Elmali, Torreira, Sara, Gundogan, Yilmaz, Sane & Icardi.
Last five matches
- Eyupspor 0-2 Galatasaray
- Galatasaray 3-1 Rizespor
- Kayserispor 0-4 Galatasaray
- Galatasaray 3-0 Karagumruk
- Gaziantep 0-3 Galatasaray
Player to watch: Baris Alper Yilmaz
Baris Alper Yilmaz has been nothing short of impressive, scoring three goals and providing two assists in three competitive appearances for Galatasaray this season. The former Ankara Demirspor midfielder will be called upon to provide goals once again.
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