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

The hosts emerged as the better team in the first leg and will be ready with a one-goal advantage.

Eintracht Frankfurt are all set to take on AFC Ajax in the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 round of 16 second leg. The hosts will be feeling somewhat comfortable at home as they won the first leg by a scoreline of 2-1. Both sides produced a great game. Ajax struck early but they were unable to defend their lead well and conceded two goals at home to lose the first leg.

Eintracht Frankfurt will be at home for the second leg, which is going to make things easier for them. Both Ajax and Frankfurt had a good attack rate, but in the second leg, the hosts might take the defensive approach as they have an advantage. Frankfurt team should score a goal or more here to increase their chances of getting through.

Ajax will need to work hard here. They have a decent attacking rate and can turn the tide around. The hosts will be defending well this time and will look to avoid the early storm of the visitors. Both teams are well-equipped and will be looking to outplay one another to book a UEFA Europa League quarter-final spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park
• Date: Thursday, March 13
• Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: Irfan Peljto
• VAR: In use

Form:

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

Ajax: L-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)

The young Frenchman will be in action for Eintracht Frankfurt once again. Hugo Ekitike missed out on scoring a goal in the first leg but this time he will be charged up to add to his tally here. Although the hosts have the advantage, Ekitike will look to score a goal or two here.

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Kenneth Taylor is going to play a crucial role in the coming UEL second-leg game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Ajax need goals to win and Taylor can set up some plays for his attacking front. He is very capable of scoring goals as he has already scored four goals in 10 UEL games.

Kenneth Taylor's last 5 games = ⚽️⚽️⚽️@AFCAjax | #UEL pic.twitter.com/OFyyapnouv

— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) March 10, 2025

Match Facts

• Ajax have won one of their last five away major European matches in Germany.
• They have been eliminated in eight of their last nine major European knockout ties when they have lost the first leg at home.
• Eintracht Frankfurt have won their last three home UEL matches without conceding a goal.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Ajax: Betting Tips and Odds

• Eintracht Frankfurt to win @24/25 Bet Goodwin
• Goals under 3.5 @9/20 Betway
• Hugo Ekitike to score @4/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

For hosts, Nnamdi Collins will not be available due to suspension. Arthur Theate, Robin Koch and three more players are injured and will not be a part of Eintracht Frankfurt’s squad.

Ajax will be without the services of Wout Weghorst, Youri Regeer, Remko Pasveer and three other players as they have injuries. Jordan Henderson will be facing a suspension.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Eintracht Frankfurt won: 1

Ajax won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Trapp (GK); Kristensen, Nkounkou, Tuta, Brown; Skhiri, Larsson; Knauff, Gotze, Bahoya; Ekitike

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Gorter (GK); Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Mokio, Fitz-Jim, Taylor; Traore, Brobbey, Godts

Match Prediction

Eintracht Frankfurt have an advantage coming into the second leg. The hosts are likely to prevail here.

Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 Ajax

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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