Eintracht Frankfurt vs Tottenham Prediction & Betting Tips (28 January)

While it began this league phase with a show of force against Galatasaray 5-1, Eintracht Frankfurt then never really managed to confirm these great promises. Worse still, the Eagles suffered 5 defeats over the next 6 days against Atlético Madrid 5-1, Liverpool 1-5, Napoli 0-0, Atalanta 0-3, Barcelona 2-1 and finally against Qarabag 3-2. Also, with only 4 points on the clock, they are only in 33rd place in the ranking and now find themselves out of reach of the top 24 qualifying for the play-offs. At the same time, in the championship, the Capricious Diva is losing ground in the fight for the top 4. In search of a first success in 2026, Eintracht hosts Hoffenheim next weekend. Opposite, Tottenham are much better placed in this phase of the league.

The English are in 5th position in this regular season with 14 units on the clock, 10 more than their opponent of the day. After a rather complicated start marked by draws against Bodo/Glimt 2-2 and Monaco 0-0 and a defeat against PSG 5-3, the Spurs then accelerated by winning their last 2 matches against Slavia Prague 3-0 and Dortmund 2-0 last week. Before that, they were able to win against Villarreal 1-0 and Copenhagen 4-0. At the same time, it is more difficult for the Londoners in the Premier League since they are only 14th in the standings. Defeated by West Ham 1-2, Thomas Franck's men will travel to Burnley this weekend. 

As during the trip to Qarabag, the precious scorer Burkardt (8 goals in the Bundesliga) and the former Marseillais Batshuayi will have to withdraw. Additionally, long-term absentee Chandler and little-used defender Baum are also stuck in the infirmary while winter recruits Kalimuendo, Amaimouni and Ebnoutalib are not authorized to play this competition. Among the players capable of excelling offensively, we can cite the Turkish Uzun (6 goals, 3 assists in the Bundesliga, 2 goals in C1), the Japanese Doan (4 goals, 4 assists) and the interesting Knauff (3 goals in the league, 2 in C1). Suspended during the Dortmund reception, central defender Van de Ven will be authorized to play again. On the other hand, the English technician will have to take into account the absences of the holders Bentancur, Palhinha, Kudus and Richarlison (7 goals in Premier League), long-term absentees Maddison and Kulusevski as well as experienced defender Davies.

The rookie Gallagher and the returning Bissouma (dismissed in the first part of the season) are not part of the list of players authorized to play in this competition. On the other hand, Senegalese midfielder Sarr, recent African champion, should have made his return. French international Kolo Muani is at ease in C1 with 2 goals and 2 assists his assets but he did not start last weekend. The French Tel (3 goals in PL) and Odobert (1 moves to PL) as well as the former Parisian Xavi Simons (1 goal and 3 assists in PL) should appear on the scoresheet.