Eintracht Frankfurt will be aiming to revitalize their Champions League hopes as they welcome Atalanta BC to Deutsche Bank Park on Wednesday evening. Both clubs are competing for playoff positions, making this fixture crucial for their campaigns.
Match Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Atalanta BC
After struggling in their previous outings, Eintracht Frankfurt seems to have turned a corner. They managed to earn a point against Napoli in their last European match, which followed two heavy defeats. Earlier in their campaign, they recorded a stunning 5-1 win against Galatasaray but faced losses to Atletico Madrid and Liverpool.
Recently, Frankfurt defeated Koln 4-3, demonstrating their attacking prowess. This victory extended their unbeaten run to five matches in Bundesliga, currently placing them sixth in the table. Jonathan Burkardt, their top scorer, notably netted two second-half goals in that match.
Atalanta BC’s Recent Form
Atalanta has had a challenging domestic season but recently secured an important win against Marseille in the UEFA competition. Thanks to a late goal from Lazar Samardzic, they positioned themselves with seven points in the Champions League, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Despite only losing two of their last 18 UEFA group matches, Atalanta’s form in Serie A has been underwhelming, leading to a managerial change.
Raffaele Palladino, who previously coached Fiorentina, now leads the team as they seek to improve their current standing, having dropped to 13th in Serie A after a loss to Napoli. Atalanta has struggled to find consistency, recording only two wins from 12 league matches so far this season.
Team News: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Atalanta BC
Eintracht Frankfurt will be without key players, including Can Uzun, Hugo Larsson, and Oscar Hojlund, due to injuries. However, they retain a strong lineup, with Mario Gotze likely taking on a pivotal role in midfield. Jonathan Burkardt is expected to lead the attack for the hosts.
On the other hand, Atalanta may turn to Gianluca Scamacca in their frontline, following his recent performance as a substitute. Samardzic, who has scored two of their three Champions League goals this season, will compete for a starting spot alongside other forwards like Ademola Lookman.
Starting Lineups
| Eintracht Frankfurt | Atalanta BC |
|---|---|
| Zetterer | Carnesecchi |
| Collins, Koch, Theate, Brown | Djimsiti, Hien, Kossounou |
| Dahoud, Chaibi | Bellanova, De Roon, Ederson, Zappacosta |
| Doan, Gotze, Knauff | De Ketelaere, Lookman |
| Burkardt | Scamacca |
Match Prediction
While Eintracht Frankfurt appears to be gaining momentum, Atalanta is facing ongoing difficulties. The German side is well-positioned to exploit areas of vulnerability in Atalanta’s defense. As a result, the prediction leans towards a close match, potentially ending in a 2-1 victory for Eintracht Frankfurt.
