Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League, with a crucial opportunity to secure a spot in the last-16 round. Following a decisive 2-0 victory against Borussia Dortmund last week, Spurs are in control of their destiny, needing a win to avoid a play-off match.
Despite struggling in the Premier League, where their form has been disappointing, Tottenham aims to leverage their European campaign for a much-needed boost. Frankfurt, having already been eliminated from the tournament, may be motivated to seek revenge after being knocked out by Spurs in the previous season’s Europa League. The impact of January transfers on Tottenham’s future could also play a significant role in their performance.
Match Details
The match between Eintracht Frankfurt and Tottenham is scheduled for an 8:00 PM GMT kick-off on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Deutsche Bank Park.
Viewing Information
In the UK, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 5, with coverage beginning at 7:30 PM GMT. Subscribers to TNT Sports can also stream the game live via the Discovery+ app and website.
Team News
Eintracht Frankfurt will be missing several key players, including Arnaud Kalimuendo, Elias Baum, Jonathan Burkardt, Michy Batshuayi, Timothy Chandler, and Younes Ebnoutalib due to injuries.
Tottenham faces a more significant challenge, with 14 players unavailable for the trip to Germany. Pedro Porro is sidelined for a month due to a hamstring injury, and Micky van de Ven will also miss the match with a minor issue. The team is hoping for the return of Joao Palhinha, who has missed three games due to injury, as Conor Gallagher is ineligible for Champions League play. If Palhinha cannot participate, either Pape Matar Sarr, recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations, or Archie Gray will step in. Other absentees include Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison, along with Mathys Tel, Souza, Radu Dragusin, and Yves Bissouma, who are also ineligible.
Match Prediction
It remains uncertain which version of Tottenham will appear in Germany. Their recent commanding performance against Borussia Dortmund contrasts sharply with two disappointing Premier League outings, including a loss to West Ham and a last-minute draw against Burnley. Historically, Spurs have fared better in European competitions and currently sit fifth in the standings, knowing that a fifth win in eight matches will ensure their advancement to the last-16 stage.
On the other hand, Frankfurt has nothing to play for after their elimination and suffered a disappointing defeat at home to Hoffenheim over the weekend. With their focus shifting to the Bundesliga, where they have dropped to eighth place, this could play to Tottenham’s advantage.
Head-to-Head Record
In their previous encounters, Tottenham and Eintracht Frankfurt faced off in the Europa League quarter-finals last season, with Spurs winning 2-1 on aggregate, including a 1-0 victory in Germany.
- Eintracht Frankfurt wins: 1
- Tottenham wins: 3
- Draws: 2
Match Odds
- Eintracht Frankfurt to win: 11/4
- Tottenham to win: 8/11
- Draw: 23/10
Odds are provided by Betfair and are subject to change.
