The UEFA Europa League match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Ajax Amsterdam presents a compelling matchup characterized by contrasting team forms. Eintracht Frankfurt enters the fixture with inconsistent performances, having secured only two victories in their last nine matches. Their defensive lineup is notably weakened due to injuries to key players, including Nnamdi Collins. This lack of depth may hinder their ability to maintain a solid defensive structure against Ajax's attacking prowess.
Eintracht Frankfurt lost 2-1 at home to Union Berlin in their last game. The Eagles boasted 65% possession and had three shots on target in the Bundesliga encounter, with Michy Batshuayi finding the net for Frankfurt at Deutsche Bank Park.
Ajax had six shots on target and enjoyed 56% of possession when they won 1-0 when visiting PEC Zwolle in their previous match. Kenneth Taylor scored the winning goal in the Eredivisie clash at MAC3PARK Stadion.
The Germans hold a 2-1 lead from the first leg and the winner of this two-legged tie will face the winner of the last 16 match between AZ Alkmaar and Tottenham Hotspur.
Eintracht conceded an early 10th minute goal in the first leg, but bounced back to score in the 27th and the 70th minute to take a crucial 2-1 lead. That remains their only win in four recent matches, losing the remaining three, including a 2-1 loss at home to Union Berlin at the weekend.
The Germans lost their last two home matches, but have three consecutive wins at this venue in the Europa League. That record adds to the complexities of Ajax’s task, who have to win this tie to have any hopes of progression.
Eintracht Frankfurt possible starting lineup: Trapp; Kristensen, Tuta, Theate, Brown; Knauff, Larsson, Skhiri, Gotze; Ekitike, Batshuayi
Ajax possible starting lineup: Gorter; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Fitz-Jim, Mokio, Taylor; Berghuis, Brobbey, Godts
In contrast, Ajax boasts an impressive ten-game winning streak in their domestic league, indicating strong offensive capabilities and momentum as they approach this critical matchup . However, their struggles in European competitions reveal vulnerabilities that could be exploited by Frankfurt. Both teams are set to miss several players due to injury, which adds unpredictability to the outcome of the match.
As fans eagerly anticipate this clash, predictions remain varied. While some analysts lean towards Ajax's recent form as a deciding factor, others caution against underestimating Frankfurt's home advantage and historical resilience in European tournaments . For those seeking to watch the game live online, subscription-based sports streaming services will likely provide coverage; however, specific links were not available at this time.
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