Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Europa League, January 30, 2025
Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Preview
- Tournament: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, Jan 30
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Italy
Eintracht Frankfurt will travel to Roma for the eighth of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Stadio Olimpico. The Italian giants risk an early exit from the Europa competition and could drop out of the top 24 if they don’t secure the maximum points.
Hosts Roma are one of the weakest squads in the Europa League and are having a tough time in the competition this season. They have claimed two victories in their last seven appearances and would need luck on their side in this tie. They are sitting 21st in the league standings with only nine points after seven games. Artem Dovbyk is leading the goalscoring charts with 12 goals whereas Stephan El Shaarawy leads the assists board with four to his name.
Meanwhile, German giants Eintracht Frankfurt found themselves sitting second in the league table with 16 points after seven games. Dino Toppmoller’s side have already secured their spot in the last 16 and were held to a 2-2 draw at Hoffenheim last time out. Hugo Ekitike is the leading goalscorer with 16 goals whereas he’s also the top player with six assists to his name.
Roma Team News
The home side will have a fully fit squad to choose from for the first time this season. Players like Paulo Dybala, Alexis Saelemaekers and Mats Hummels are all set to return to the starting lineup.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
As for Eintracht Frankfurt, the squad will be without the services of Elye Wahi who is not eligible to play this game. Star forward Omar Marmoush made his permanent switch to Manchester City last week and Hugo Ekitike is expected to lead the side. The likes of Junior Dina Ebimbe, Mahmoud Dahoud, Oscar Hojlund and Nathaniel Brown will be sidelined with their respective troubles.
Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineups
Roma Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Svilar
Defenders: Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka
Midfielders: Saelemaekers, Kone, Paredes, Angelino
Forwards: Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk
Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):
Goalkeeper: Trapp
Defenders: Collins, Koch, Theate
Midfielders: Kristensen, Skhiri, Larsson, Knauff
Forwards: Uzun, Gotze; Ekitiken
Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Head-to-Head Record
The two sides are facing off against each other for the first time.
Key Players to Watch in Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt
Artem Dovbyk (Roma)
Ukrainian forward Artem Dovbyk has made a solid start to the 2024/25 campaign and has found the back of the net in his last three domestic games. So far, he has scored 12 goals and created three assists for the Italian giants. Dovbyk has an xG of 2.5 in his last five games.
Hugo Ekitike (Eintracht Frankfurt)
Hugo Ekitike has been in relentless form for the German giants and is leading the Eintracht Frankfurt roster with eight 16 goals to his name this season. He has scored five goals in his last four games and will lead the charge for Frankfurt on Thursday night. The 22-year-old has amassed a 5.8 xG in his past five games.
Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Prediction
The hosts have made a disappointing start in the Europa League and are sitting at the bottom of the playoff spots in the competition. The Italian club could miss out on the top four if they fail to claim the maximum points in the final league fixture. AS Roma managed to clinch only two victories in their last seven games and have not been at their best this season.
As for Eintracht Frankfurt, they made a dream start to the Europa League campaign as they are sitting second in the league standings with 16 points. They have already made it to the knockout rounds and can soar through the last 16. They are also witnessing a stellar Bundesliga campaign with only Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen above them in the domestic standings.
Predicted Score: Roma 1-2 Eintracht Frankfurt
Where to Watch Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony liv |
FAQs
Q. When is Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
A. The Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt game will be played on 30th January at Stadio Olimpico.
Q. Where to watch Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt live for free?
A. The game between Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
A. The predicted score for Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt is 1-2.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt?
A. Both sides will play each other for the first time.