Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Die Adler are yet to win a match against the Lions.

Eintracht Frankfurt are all set to take on Galatasaray in the matchweek 1 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. Deutsche Bank Park is all set to witness an interesting contest.

Die Adler will be at home for their opening UCL game. Eintracht Frankfurt are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Bayer Leverkusen in their previous fixture. After securing a win in their first two league games, they weren’t able to perform well against DFB Werkself

The Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray have started their new season on a positive note. They might face some difficulties due to the away game, but they are on a positive form, which can be a plus point for them. The Lions have only conceded one goal in their last five matches of the season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Frankfurt, Germany
• Stadium: Deutsche Bank Park
• Date: Friday, September 19
• Kick-off Time: 12:30 a.m. IST (Thursday, September 18; 07:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: Marco Guida
• VAR: In use

Form:

Eintracht Frankfurt: W-W-W-L

Galatasaray: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Can Uzun (Eintracht Frankfurt)

The 19-year-old Turkish midfielder is going to play a crucial part for the hosts in their opening UEFA Champions League match. Can Uzun has scored three goals in his last three fixtures for Eintracht Frankfurt. He also has two assists to his name in the same number of matches.

Uzun is the one who regulates the ball in the midfield for his side.

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— Eintracht Frankfurt (@Eintracht) September 14, 2025

Leroy Sane (Galatasaray)

Leroy Sane will be one of the main men in the final third for Galatasaray. The 29-year-old German forward, with his skill set, is going to create issues for the opponent’s defence. In five league matches for his side, he has scored a goal and also has an assist.

Match Facts

• Galatasaray are on a five-match winning streak.
• The Lions have secured four clean sheets in their last five matches.
• Eintracht Frankfurt have not been able to secure a clean sheet in any of their last three matches.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Galatasaray: Betting Tips and Odds

• Match to end in a draw @3/1 BetFred
• Leroy Sane to score @10/1 Skybet
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 BetFred

Injury and Team News

Eintracht Frankfurt will be without the services of Mario Gotze, Rasmus Kristensen and Jessic Ngankam as they are injured.

Victor Osimhen is injured and will not be in action for Galatasaray.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Eintracht Frankfurt won: 0

Galatasaray won: 1

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

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

Zetterer (GK); Brown, Collins, Koch, Theate; Højlund, Chaïbi; Doan, Uzun, Bahoya; Burkardt

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

Çakir (GK); Sallai, Sánchez, Bardakci, Elmali; Torreira, Sara; Akgün, Gündogan, Sané; Icardi

Match Prediction

These clubs are likely to come up with an intense fixture here. The UEFA Champions League clash between Frankfurt and Galatasaray is likely to end in a draw.

Prediction: Frankfurt 2-2 Galatasaray

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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