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

Explore Ladbrokes' detailed preview for Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 17:45 GMT match.

• Fixture: Napoli vs Eintracht Frankfurt

• Date: Tuesday, 04 November 2025

• Kick-off: 17:45 GMT

• Venue: Stadio Diego Armando Maradona

Napoli's been a bit up and down lately, but they've got the firepower to cause problems. After a thumping by PSV, they bounced back against Sporting CP. They'll need to be sharp against Frankfurt, who've had their own struggles but can be dangerous on their day. Expect Napoli to control the midfield and look to exploit Frankfurt's shaky defence.

Frankfurt's recent form's been patchy, with heavy losses to Liverpool and Atletico Madrid. But they did smash Galatasaray at home, showing they can turn it on. They'll need to be solid at the back and hope their attackers can nick a goal or two. This could be a tight affair, with both teams looking to bounce back.

Napoli's recent form's been a rollercoaster. A heavy defeat to PSV was followed by a solid win over Sporting CP, but then another loss to Manchester City. They'll need to find some consistency if they want to get the better of Frankfurt. With key players like Meret and Rrahmani out, it's a chance for the squad to step up and show their mettle.

• Loss: 2-6 vs PSV Eindhoven (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Sporting CP (H)

• Loss: 0-2 vs Manchester City (A)

Frankfurt's been on a bit of a rough ride lately. Heavy defeats to Liverpool and Atletico Madrid show they've got work to do at the back. But that win against Galatasaray proves they can still pack a punch. They'll need to be at their best to get anything from this game, especially with Baum out injured.

• Loss: 1-5 vs Liverpool (H)

• Loss: 1-5 vs Atletico Madrid (A)

• Win: 5-1 vs Galatasaray (H)

Napoli have had the upper hand in recent meetings, winning both legs of their last encounter with Frankfurt. A 3-0 win at home and a 2-0 victory away show they know how to get the better of their German opponents. Frankfurt will be looking to turn the tables this time around, but it won't be easy.

• Napoli 3-0 Eintracht Frankfurt (15 Mar 2023)
• Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Napoli (21 Feb 2023)

• A. Meret (Foot Injury) - Out

• A. Rrahmani (Thigh Injury) - Out

• David Neres (Injury) - Out

• K. De Bruyne (Injury) - Out

• R. Hojlund (Thigh Injury) - Out

• R. Lukaku (Thigh Injury) - Out

• S. Lobotka (Muscle Injury) - Doubt

• N. Contini (Hand Injury) - Doubt

"There is a match where we can put our [Champions League] ranking in order. If we win we go to six points … if we don’t manage it, others will have been better” Antonio Conte – Napoli

• E. Baum (Thigh Injury) - Out

  O. Hojlund (Thigh Injury) - Out

With head coach Dino Toppmöller ill, assistant Jan Fießer said "We’re here to win… we want to play with more courage against the ball and cause the opposition more problems. The boys are up for it"

• Predicted lineup: Milinkovic-Savic (GK), Lorenzo (DF), Beukema (DF), Buongiorno (DF), Spinazzola (DF), Politano (MF), Anguissa (MF), Gilmour (MF), McTominay (MF), Elmas (MF), Lucca (AT)

With Meret and Rrahmani out, Napoli will need to be solid at the back. Gilmour's inclusion in midfield could be key to controlling the game and feeding Lucca up front.

• Predicted lineup: Zetterer (GK), Amenda (DF), Koch (DF), Theate (DF), Kristensen (MF), Gotze (MF), Larsson (MF), Brown (MF), Doan (AT), Knauff (AT), Bahoya (AT)

Frankfurt will look to Amenda and Koch to shore up the defence. Doan and Knauff will be crucial in attack, looking to exploit any gaps in Napoli's backline.

• Lucca vs Amenda: This will be a key battle, with Lucca's pace and power up against Amenda's defensive solidity.
• McTominay vs Larsson: McTominay's energy and drive in midfield will be tested by Larsson's tenacity and skill.
• Gilmour (Napoli): Gilmour's ability to control the tempo and pick out passes could be crucial for Napoli's attacking play.
• Doan (Eintracht Frankfurt): Doan's pace and directness could cause problems for Napoli's defence if he gets the chance to run at them.

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