Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Both teams have met only once across all competitions.

Ajax are ready to host Eintracht Frankfurt in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 round of 16. The hosts ended in the 12th spot in the league phase, because of which they had to go through the playoffs phase. Ajax defeated Union Saint-Gilloise to secure a spot in the round of 16.

Ajax will be at home, which will add as an advantage for them. The hosts have shown average performances as of now, but they will have to step up here. They are going to face a tough challenge next. They secured a close win in their last match and their attack has to be a lot better going forward.

Eintracht Frankfurt won five of their eight league phase games and have come up with some decent performances. They lost their last Europa League game. They will be looking to turn things around here. The Bundesliga side are doing well in their domestically though.

Kick-off:

• Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
• Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
• Date: Friday, March 7
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 IST / Thursday, March 6: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT
• Referee: Simone Sozza
• VAR: In use

Form:

Ajax: W-W-L-W-W

Eintracht Frankfurt: D-D-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

The Dutch midfielder is going to be a major asset here as he is the top goal-getter for his side in the Europa League. Kenneth Taylor has scored four goals in nine appearances for Ajax in the UEL this season. He controls the midfield for his side and knows how to score goals.

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)

The Frenchman has scored a couple of goals in the last five matches for Frankfurt across all competitions. Hugo Ekitike has scored a decent amount of goals in the Bundesliga and will be looking to bring his form in this competition as well. This is going to be an away game and Ekitike will have a chance to showcase his potential.

Big Ambitions. Bigger talent.It's time to #RiseUp in the #UEL for Hugo Ekitiké.

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) March 3, 2025

Match Facts

• This will be the second time that Ajax are going to take on Eintracht Frankfurt.
• Ajax have failed to win any of their last six home game in the knockout stages of a major European competition.
• Eintracht Frankfurt have progressed from six of their last eight round-of-16 ties in major European competition.

Ajax vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @11/4 bet365
• Goals under 2.5 @5/4 10bet
• Hugo Ekitike to score @5/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Davy Klaassen received a red card and is suspended. Wout Weghorst, Youri Regeer and three more players have been injured and will not be in action for Ajax.

Eintracht Frankfurt will be without the services of Eric Ebimbe, Robin Koch and a couple of more players because of injuries.

ℹ️ Robin Koch ruled outThe defender sustained a minor concussion in the Bundesliga match against Leverkusen and will therefore miss the UEFA Europa League last-16 first leg against Ajax.Get well soon, Robin! 🙏#SGE | #AJASGE | #UEL pic.twitter.com/fpJmaHJhEi

— Eintracht Frankfurt (@eintracht_eng) March 4, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 1

Ajax won: 1

Eintracht Frankfurt won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-1-2)

Pasveer (GK); Rosa, Sutalo, Rugani, Hato; Henderson; Mokio, Berghuis, Fitz-Jim; Taylor, Edvardsen

Eintracht Frankfurt (3-1-4-2)

Trapp (GK); Kristensen, Batshuayi, Theate; Larsson; Knauff, Skhiri, Gotze, Brown; Ekitike, Wahi

Match Prediction

Both teams are on decent form. They have very different styles of play, but the Europa League match between Ajax and Eintracht Frankfurt is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Ajax 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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