Frankfurt Aims to Seal Europa League Quarter-Final Spot Against Ajax
UEFA Europa League - Eintracht Frankfurt VS AFC Ajax
Match Time:14-03-2025 01:45 Friday (GMT+8)
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Eintracht Frankfurt will aim to finish the job in the second leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against Ajax at home. They hold a 2-1 lead from the first leg in Amsterdam, with goals from Hugo Larsson and EllyesSkhiri overturning Brian Brobbey's opener for Ajax.
Team Analysis:
Frankfurt's objective is clear: avoid defeat to secure a spot in the Europa League quarter-finals, where they will face either Tottenham Hotspur or AZ Alkmaar. Their strong European form, with three consecutive home wins without conceding, boosts their confidence.
Ajax, on the other hand, has struggled in Germany, winning only one of their last five trips. After losing the first leg at home, Ajax has been eliminated in most of their previous European ties, though they did pull off a stunning 4-1 win at Real Madrid in 2019, which coach Francesco Farioli will hope to replicate.
Player Situation:
Skhiri, who scored in the first leg, will return after serving a suspension but must avoid another booking as he’s close to a ban. Nnamdi Collins is suspended, joining other injured players such as Igor Matanovic, AureleAmenda, and Timothy Chandler. MichyBatshuayi, who scored his first Frankfurt goal recently, may partner Ekitike up front, with Ekitike needing a boost after his missed penalty.
For Ajax, Jordan Henderson, who assisted in the first leg, will miss this match due to suspension. Davy Klaassen has served his ban, but WoutWeghorst, YouriRegeer, and Owen Wijndal are sidelined with injuries. Goalkeeper RemkoPasveer is also unavailable after being injured in the first leg, with Jay Gorter set to start in goal.
Result Prediction:
Frankfurt is favored to progress after a strong performance in the first leg, although their recent poor league form could be a concern in Europe. Ajax has been on a 10-match winning streak in the Eredivisie, but after barely getting past Union SG in the previous round, their European campaign is likely to end here.
Predicted Result:Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Ajax
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