A clash between two European heavyweights struggling for consistency, Eintracht Frankfurt host Liverpool in a crucial UEFA Champions League league phase fixture. Both sides have experienced highly volatile starts to their respective domestic and European campaigns, making this match a desperate attempt to arrest their current slides and gather vital points. The pressure is mounting on both head coaches to deliver a result at the Deutsche Bank Park.
Match Details
DetailInformationCompetitionUEFA Champions League (League Phase – Matchday 3)DateWednesday, October 22, 2025Kick-off8:00 PM BST (UK) / 9:00 PM CEST (Local)VenueDeutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt, Germany
Team Form and Analysis: Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt’s season has been one of high-scoring chaos, particularly in recent weeks.
Domestic Form (Bundesliga): Frankfurt are mid-table, having struggled for consistency. Their recent Bundesliga results are a mixed bag, including a 2-2 draw with Freiburg and a heavy 0-3 loss to Bayern Munich. The team has been praised for their attack but heavily criticised for their defence, conceding a staggering 18 goals in their last five matches across all competitions.
European Performance (UCL): Their Champions League campaign started with an emphatic 5-1 win over Galatasaray, but they were then on the receiving end of a 5-1 thrashing by Atlético Madrid. They currently sit on three points from two games.
Key Player: Can Uzun – The teenage sensation has been the shining light, operating behind the main striker and leading the team’s scoring charts with six goals this season. His creativity and goal-threat will be central to breaking down Liverpool’s fragile defence.
Team Form and Analysis: Liverpool
Liverpool enter this tie in a state of crisis, enduring their worst run of form in over a decade under new head coach Arne Slot.
Domestic Form (Premier League): The Reds have been in a miserable spell, culminating in a shock 2-1 home loss to rivals Manchester United. This result extended their losing streak to four consecutive matches across all competitions. Concerns revolve around a porous defence that has been exposed multiple times this season.
European Performance (UCL): After a morale-boosting 3-2 home win against Atlético Madrid on Matchday 1, they fell to a 1-0 defeat away to Galatasaray, indicating their struggles are not confined to domestic football. They also sit on three points.
Key Player: Mohamed Salah – Despite the team’s struggles, the Egyptian remains their most decisive player. His ability to create or finish a chance in the biggest moments will be crucial for a team desperate to find a win to lift their confidence.
Head-to-Head Record
The two clubs have only met twice in major European competition, dating back to the first round of the 1972-73 UEFA Cup:
Liverpool Wins: 1
Draws: 1
Eintracht Frankfurt Wins: 0
Liverpool also holds an excellent recent record against German opposition (W11, D3 in their last 14 ties), though Frankfurt’s home record against English teams is respectable.
Players to Watch
TeamPlayerRole & DescriptionFrankfurtJonathan BurkardtThe main striker is in fine goalscoring form, having netted seven times in his last six games. His predatory instincts will test Liverpool’s centre-backs.LiverpoolHugo EkitikéThe French striker, a summer signing for Liverpool from… Eintracht Frankfurt, will be highly motivated to perform against his former club, potentially starting ahead of Alexander Isak due to his recent form.FrankfurtHugo LarssonAn energetic and highly-rated central midfielder, his battle with Liverpool’s engine room will determine control of the match.LiverpoolVirgil van DijkThe captain’s leadership will be tested to the absolute limit. Liverpool need their defensive anchor to be at his dominant best to contain Frankfurt’s free-scoring attack.
Prediction
This fixture pits two sides with significant defensive vulnerabilities against each other, suggesting an entertaining, high-scoring affair. Frankfurt’s recent home form is poor, but they have the attack to punish any errors. Liverpool’s star quality gives them the edge on paper, but their confidence is rock-bottom. The Reds are desperate to stop the rot, and their offensive firepower should just about see them through, but a clean sheet looks highly unlikely.
Score Prediction: Eintracht Frankfurt 2-3 Liverpool
Live Stream and TV Broadcast Information
United Kingdom: Live on TNT Sports 1 and available via the discovery+ Premium streaming service. Coverage starts from 7:00 PM BST.
United States: Live stream available on Paramount+ and TV coverage on TUDN, Univision, and UniMás (Spanish).
Canada: Live stream available on DAZN Canada.
(Note: All dates and times are based on the real-world information available for the current date, October 22, 2025, which is the fixture date.)
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