April 9, 2025
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Tottenham v Frankfurt: Europa League Preview & Tips
UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final, 1st Leg | Thursday, 19:00 UTC | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
👉 Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals: 1.70
👉 Brennan Johnson to Score Anytime: 2.80
👉 Over 13.5 Total Corners: 3.15
Tottenham- 1.79
Draw- 4.10
Eintracht Frankfurt- 4.00
Tottenham Hotspur welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to North London for the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. With domestic challenges mounting, Spurs view this competition as a vital avenue for silverware.
Spurs Seeking European Redemption
Ange Postecoglou’s side has endured a turbulent Premier League campaign, currently languishing in 14th place. However, their recent 3-1 victory over Southampton showcased glimpses of their attacking prowess, with Brennan Johnson netting twice to bring his season tally to 16 goals.
Frankfurt’s Formidable European Run
Eintracht Frankfurt, sitting 3rd in the Bundesliga, have demonstrated their European pedigree with a commanding 6-2 aggregate victory over Ajax in the Round of 16. Despite a recent 2-0 domestic defeat to Werder Bremen, their continental form remains impressive.
Head-to-Head: Balanced Encounters
The teams last met in the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League group stages, where Spurs secured a 3-2 home win following a goalless draw in Frankfurt. This history suggests a closely contested matchup.
Key Players to Watch
- Tottenham Hotspur: Brennan Johnson’s recent form makes him a significant threat to Frankfurt’s defense.
- Eintracht Frankfurt: Mario Götze, with his experience and recent goal-scoring exploits against Ajax, remains central to Frankfurt’s attacking strategy.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Maddison, Son; Solanke.
Eintracht Frankfurt: Kaua Santos; Kristensen, Theate, Koch, Brown; Shkiri, Larsson, Tuta; Götze, Ekitike, Bahoya.
Stephen’s Betting Angle
Considering both teams’ attacking capabilities and recent form, the following bets offer value:
- Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals: Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities, suggesting a high-scoring encounter.
- Brennan Johnson to Have 1+ Shot on Target: Given his current form, backing Johnson to have an impact in front of goal is a shout.
- Over 13.5 Corners: With both sides’ attacking approach often resulting in numerous corners, this makes an intriguing betting angle. at good odds.
Odds correct at time of writing.
