Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 20:00 GMT match.

• Fixture: Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt
• Date: Tuesday, 09 December 2025
• Kick-off: 20:00 GMT
• Venue: Camp Nou

Barcelona's recent form has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but they've shown they can score goals, especially at home. With key players like Lewandowski and Torres in the lineup, they'll be looking to exploit Eintracht Frankfurt's shaky defence. However, Frankfurt's away form has been poor, and they'll need to tighten up at the back if they're to stand a chance. Expect Barcelona to dominate possession and create plenty of chances.

Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, have struggled to find the net consistently, which could be their downfall here. Their recent heavy defeats suggest a lack of confidence, but players like Gotze and Chaibi could cause problems on the counter. Barcelona's injury list is a concern, but their predicted lineup still looks strong. It's likely to be a game where Barcelona's attacking prowess will be too much for Frankfurt to handle.

Barcelona's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, a draw, and two losses in their last five games. They've shown they can be ruthless at home, thrashing Olympiakos 6-1, but have also suffered heavy defeats against Chelsea and PSG. This inconsistency might affect their confidence, but their ability to score goals suggests they could still pose a significant threat.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Chelsea (A)
• Draw: 3-3 vs Club Brugge KV (A)
• Win: 6-1 vs Olympiakos Piraeus (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Paris Saint Germain (H)
• Win: 2-1 vs Newcastle (A)

Eintracht Frankfurt have had a tough run lately, with just one win in their last five games. Their home form has been particularly poor, losing heavily to Atalanta and Liverpool. This string of defeats could impact their morale, and they'll need to improve defensively if they're to compete against a strong Barcelona side.

Recent UEFA Champions League Results:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Atalanta (H)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Napoli (A)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Liverpool (H)
• Loss: 1-5 vs Atletico Madrid (A)
• Win: 5-1 vs Galatasaray (H)

The head-to-head record between Barcelona and Eintracht Frankfurt shows a closely contested rivalry. In their last meeting, Frankfurt edged out Barcelona 3-2, while the previous game ended in a 1-1 draw. This suggests that Frankfurt can hold their own against Barcelona, but they'll need to be at their best to repeat that performance.

Recent Results

• Barcelona 2-3 Eintracht Frankfurt (14 Apr 2022) - UEFA Europa League

• Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Barcelona (07 Apr 2022) - UEFA Europa League

• Gavi (Knee) - Out

• Fermín López (Calf) - Out

• Ronald Araujo (Suspended) - Out

• Dani Olmo (Shoulder) - Out

• Frenkie de Jong (Fever) - Doubt

• Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Back) - Doubt

• Can Uzun (Hamstring) - Out

• Hugo Larsson (Thigh) - Out

• Jonathan Burkardt (Calf) - Out

• Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde (DF), Cubarsí (DF), Martín (DF), Balde (DF), E. Garcia (MF), Pedri (MF), Yamal (MF), Torres (MF), Raphinha (MF), Lewandowski (AT)

Barcelona are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Garcia in goal and a back four of Kounde, Martin, Cubarsi, and Balde. This setup should allow them to control the midfield with Garcia and Pedri, while Yamal, Raphinha, and Torres support Lewandowski up front.

• Predicted lineup: Zetterer (GK), Kristensen (DF), Theate (DF), Koch (DF), Brown (DF), Chaïbi (MF), Skhiri (MF), Doan (MF), Götze (MF), Bahoya (MF), Knauff (AT)

Eintracht Frankfurt are likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Zetterer in goal and a back four of Kristensen, Brown, Koch, and Theate. This formation should provide defensive solidity, while Götze, Doan, Skhiri, Chaibi, and Bahoya in midfield look to feed Knauff up top.

• Lewandowski vs Koch: Lewandowski's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Koch's defensive resilience.

• Torres vs Shkiri: Torres' creativity in midfield will be crucial against Shkiri's work rate and commitment.

• Yamal (Barcelona): Yamal's flair and pace on the wing could be key to unlocking Frankfurt's defence.

• Chaibi (Eintracht Frankfurt): Chaibi's role in midfield will be vital for Frankfurt's chances of creating scoring opportunities.

Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt at 20:00 GMT on Tuesday, 09 December 2025, will be broadcast live for viewers in the UK on TNT Sports 4.

Ladbrokes is predicting that the score will be Barcelona 3-1 Eintracht Frankfurt.

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