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The Reds head to the Waldstadion having lost four consecutive fixtures, succumbing to the same 2-1 scoreline in three of these defeats. This depressing run of form started at Selhurst Park on the final weekend of September and reached its current nadir Sunday’s sobering defeat to Manchester United, which resulted in Liverpool tumbling down to fourth in the Premier League table.
Arne Slot's men were beaten by Galatasaray their last European outing, with Victor Osimhen’s successfully converted first-half penalty the difference between the two sides. The loss in Istanbul followed a thrilling meeting with Atlético Madrid, who pushed the hosts right to the wire. Early strikes from Andy Robertson and Mohamed Salah were subsequently cancelled out by Diego Llorente’s fine brace, before a late Virgil van Dijk sent visiting boss Diego Simeone into meltdown.
Eintracht Frankfurt's start to the season has been characterised by a barrage of goals at both ends, as they struggle to complement their attacking quality with any hint of defensive robustness.
No team in the Bundesliga has shipped more goals than the Eagles this term, but only Bayern Munich have found the net on a greater number of occasions. It’s been a similar story in the Champions League, where they’ve faced the same two sides as Liverpool. After battering Galatasaray 5-1 on home soil, Frankfurt were on the receiving end of the same scoreline as Atléti ran riot at the Metropolitano.
TNT Sports will provide live coverage of Wednesday’s clash, with programming commencing an hour before kick-off at 19:00 (BST). This content can also be streamed via the discovery+ app, where extended highlights and a full match replay will also be available following the match.
Eintracht Frankfurt v Liverpool: Key information
Date: Wednesday, October 22nd
Kick-off time: 20:00 BST
Venue: Deutsche Bank Park, Frankfurt
Referee: Francois Letexier
TV Channels: TNT Sports 1
Live stream: discovery+ app
Odds: Eintracht Frankfurt: 4/1, Draw: 7/2, Liverpool: 4/7
Odds provided by bet365
Eintracht Frankfurt team news
Dino Toppmöller almost has a full complement to choose from, but must deal with the absence of highly-rated right-back Elias Baum. The talented teenager missed Sunday’s draw at Freiburg with a hamstring issue, having already withdrawn from the Germany Under-21 squad for his country’s two October qualifiers.
Fellow defender Robin Koch is set to face Liverpool for the fourth time in his career, after being part of the last Leeds United side to win at Anfield almost exactly three years ago. The German international will assume his familiar position at the heart of Frankfurt’s back four alongside Arthur Theate, who featured as a makeshift full-back over the weekend.
There’s a question mark over who will start on the left-hand flank, with Ansgar Knauff and Jean-Mattéo Bahoya both in contention. That inclusion of either of those players enables Nathaniel Brown to drop back, after the 22-year-old’s fleeting stint as a wide midfielder.
After netting an eye-watering seven goals in his last six appearances across all competitions, Jonathan Burkardt will once again be asked to lead the line. The former Mainz frontman has already netted three times in this season’s Champions League, bagging a brace against Galatasaray before his consolation strike in the Spanish capital.
Eintracht Frankfurt predicted line-up v Liverpool (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Dino Toppmöller
Kauã Santos (GK), Rasmus Nissen Kristensen, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate, Nathaniel Brown, Hugo Larsson, Ellyes Skhiri, Ritsu Doan, Can Uzun, Ansgar Knauff, Jonathan Burkardt
Liverpool team news
After a torrid run of form, Arne Slot may opt to freshen up his side. This could manifest itself in the wide areas, with Jeremie Frimpong and Andy Robertson pushing for a start at the expense of Conor Bradley and Milos Kerkez respectively.
First-choice stopper Alisson Becker hasn’t featured for club or country throughout October due to an ongoing hamstring injury, leaving Giorgi Mamardashvili to continue deputising between the sticks. Teenage centre-back Giovanni Leoni has undergone surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament during the latter stages of Liverpool’s narrow EFL Cup triumph over Southampton, but won’t return before the summer of 2026.
After also suffering from a hamstring problem in the lead-up to Sunday’s clash with the Red Devils, Ryan Gravenberch could now face a short spell on the sidelines. The Dutchman twisted his ankle in an innocuous challenge with Manchester United goalscorer Bryan Mbeumo, casting doubt on whether he’ll be fit enough to make the trip to Germany. As a result, Dominik Szoboszlai may assume a deeper role, which could pre-empt a recall for under-performing playmaker Florian Wirtz.
Despite receiving a nasty head injury in the seconds leading up to Sunday’s opening goal, Alexis Mac Allister remains available for selection. The Argentinian ace was bandaged up after catching Virgil van Dijk’s elbow, but there is no evidence of any negative residual effects. Midfield colleague Wataru Endō won’t be involved, with the extent of his injury still remaining unclear.
Hugo Ekitike heads back to Frankfurt following his lucrative summer move, but is expected to be named amongst the substitutes as Alexander Isak searches for just his second goal of the campaign.
Liverpool predicted line-up v Eintracht Frankfurt (4-2-3-1)
Coach: Arne Slot
Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Jeremie Frimpong, Ibrahima Konaté, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Florian Wirtz, Cody Gakpo, Alexander Isak
Where to watch on TV or live stream?
The main home of Champions League football in the United Kingdom, Liverpool’s third continental fixture of the season will be aired on TNT Sports. Customers should tune into TNT Sports 1 to watch events in Frankfurt unfold, but can also enjoy Chelsea’s meeting with Ajax at Stamford Bridge (TNT Sports 2 and Ultimate) and Spurs' visit to Monaco (TNT Sports 3).
Viewers with a relevant subscription can also catch all of the above action on the discovery+ app, which is available to download via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Head-to-head record
These two European giants have only met in one previous tie, a first-round UEFA Cup clash way back in September 1972. On that occasion, goals from Kevin Keegan and Emlyn Hughes gave the Merseysiders a solid first-leg advantage, before a 0-0 stalemate at the Waldstadion ensured their place in the hat. Bill Shankly’s side went on to win the competition, earning the first of a deluge of silverware throughout the subsequent decade.
Liverpool haven’t lost to German opposition since April 2002, when they suffered a 4-2 defeat to Bayer Leverkusen in North Rhine-Westphalia. The reigning Premier League champions swept aside the same opposition 4-0 during last season’s Champions League group phase, less than two weeks after edging past fellow Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig.
Odds for Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Liverpool
Eintracht Frankfurt: 4/1 (bet365)
The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change. All odds provided by bet365.