Eintracht Frankfurt welcomes Liverpool to Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday, October 22, in a Champions League match where both teams are aiming to reverse their recent poor form.
Liverpool's recent struggles have seen them lose four consecutive games across all competitions. Their most recent defeat was a 2-1 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League. The Reds' journey to Frankfurt was also complicated by a delayed flight due to technical issues. Despite their domestic form, Liverpool has a strong record in the Champions League group stage, winning 13 of their last 15 matches.
Eintracht Frankfurt, currently seventh in the Bundesliga, has also experienced mixed results recently. They followed up a 5-1 victory over Galatasaray in their Champions League opener with a 5-1 defeat to Atlético Madrid. In their most recent league match, they drew 2-2 with Freiburg.
Team News
Liverpool will be without Ryan Gravenberch, who sustained an ankle injury in the match against Manchester United. Alisson remains sidelined with a hamstring injury. However, Wataru Endo is back in contention after recovering from international duty.
Eintracht Frankfurt will miss Elias Baum due to a hamstring injury, and Jessic Ngankam is not in their Champions League squad. Former Premier League players Michy Batshuayi, Robin Koch, Rasmus Kristensen, and Mahmoud Dahoud are all expected to feature.
Predicted Lineups
- Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2-3-1): Kaua; Kristensen, Collins, Koch, Theate; Larsson, Chaibi; Doan, Uzun, Brown; Burkardt
- Liverpool (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Frimpong, Konaté, Van Dijk, Robertson; Szoboszlai, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Ekitike
- Note: Some sources suggest Salah may start on the bench. Isak and Ekitike are reported to be starting together for the first time.
Historical Context
The two clubs have only met twice previously, in the 1972/73 UEFA Cup, where Liverpool won 2-0 at Anfield and drew 0-0 in Germany. Liverpool has a strong record against German opposition, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 matches.
Where to Watch
The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 in the UK. In the United States, it will be available on Paramount+ and TUDN.
Predictions
Sports Illustrated predicts a 2-3 victory for Liverpool. Other predictions suggest a close match, with Eintracht Frankfurt potentially capable of securing a positive result.
Both teams are known for scoring and conceding goals, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair.
