Atletico Madrid vs Frankfurt Prediction for 1 October 2025 - Football

🔊 How many goals can we expect from the match at the Metropolitano? On Tuesday evening, Atlético Madrid and Eintracht face off in the second round of the Champions League. The teams enter this clash with different outcomes from their first-round fixtures, but both enjoyed excellent weekends in their respective leagues. The impressive scoring form of both sides leads us to anticipate a goal-fest in this encounter.

Head-to-Head

📊 These teams have not faced each other before.

Atletico Madrid Team Overview

🏆 In the opening round of the Champions League, the "Colchoneros" traveled to Liverpool (2-3) and found themselves two goals down by the sixth minute. It seemed like the outcome was decided, given Simeone's side's form compared to the English team. However, a goal from Marcos Llorente before halftime added some intrigue for the second half. Atletico matched the "Reds" in the latter period, and at times even outplayed them, culminating in a second goal from Llorente. Yet, the match was not without drama—Atletico conceded a third goal from a set-piece in stoppage time, and shortly after, Simeone was sent off following a clash with home fans.

🔴 Following their Champions League defeat, Atletico faced La Liga strugglers Mallorca away, drawing 1-1. Rumors began circulating in the media about "El Cholo" possibly being dismissed, as Atletico had only secured one victory in their first six matches of the season. However, these turned out to be just rumors: Simeone is synonymous with Atletico, and the team gradually found their rhythm. They first claimed a home win over Rayo Vallecano (3-2), followed by a resounding victory against their fierce rivals, Real Madrid (5-2) last weekend. Atletico currently sit fifth in La Liga after seven rounds. These results inspire the Spaniards to aim for a third consecutive victory at the Metropolitano and their first points in European competitions.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview

🏆 Unlike their opponents, Dino Toppmöller's side kicked off their Champions League campaign with a victory. The Eagles thrashed Galatasaray at home (5-1), despite conceding first. Eintracht struck three times in the first half (an own goal plus goals from Uzun and Burkardt), while Burkardt completed his brace in the second half, with Knauff sealing the win.

🦅 In the Bundesliga, Frankfurt were surprisingly defeated by Berlin's Union (4-3). However, just a week later in Mönchengladbach, they delivered a stunning performance against Borussia (6-4). They led 5-0 by halftime and added a sixth goal right after the break, but then let their guard down and conceded four times. Currently, Eintracht sit in 4th place after five Bundesliga matches. The team impresses with their scoring prowess, yet their defensive frailties are concerning: the Eagles have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive games.

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Atletico Madrid

🎙 Diego Simeone after the derby win: "I was just in tears on the bench because I was overwhelmed with emotions. The season started off tough, and many people have put in tremendous efforts that often go unnoticed. But it was beautiful. Belief. You know how I operate: belief, hard work, calmness, understanding what needs to be done, working on weaknesses. Since Liverpool, we are improving. Today was a very good match."

⭐ Julian Alvarez is showcasing impressive form. He netted a hat-trick against Rayo and a brace against Real. The Argentine is second in the La Liga scoring charts with 7 points (6 goals and 1 assist).

❌ The biggest loss for the team is Diego Simeone, who will miss the match due to a red card received in the game against Liverpool. Thiago Almada has returned to training but will miss the encounter. Jose Maria Gimenez and Johnny Cardoso are still undergoing treatment.

Eintracht Frankfurt

🎙 Head coach Dino Toppmöller after the match in Gladbach: "What a football game! Ten goals – six from us, four from the opponent. We wanted to respond strongly after the defeat against Union, and we did just that. The first 70 minutes were under our control. However, due to numerous substitutions, we lost structure and focus. It happens. I'm as frustrated as the goalkeeper and defense, but the main thing is that the team is growing."

⭐ Can Uzun is matching Alvarez's form. He's scored in six consecutive matches (five in the Bundesliga and one in the Champions League). The 19-year-old has racked up 10 points (6 goals and 4 assists) in seven matches this season.

❌ Rasmus Kristensen and Jessic Ngankam are injured and won't be available for the team.

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

🟨 Referee and Yellow Cards

The match will be officiated by Slavko Vincic. In his last 10 matches, he has averaged 4.7 yellow cards per game. Atletico Madrid average 2.25 cautions per match this season, while Eintracht Frankfurt average 2.3. Considering these statistics, our bet is on over 3.5 yellow cards.

⚽ Goal Predictions

In 7 out of 8 matches this season, Atletico have both scored and conceded. Eintracht have done the same in 6 out of 7 games, with at least four goals scored in all seven matches. Therefore, it seems reasonable to bet on both teams to score (yes).

🚩 Corner Predictions

Atletico average 7.7 corners per match, while Eintracht average 5.5. We predict over 8.5 corners. This bet has come through in Atletico's last five matches and in 11 consecutive away games for Eintracht.

Atletico are hitting their stride and, as is typical under Simeone, they will be contenders for top spots in Spain and the late stages of the Champions League. Eintracht are delivering thrilling performances, and we anticipate this clash will also be a goal-fest. Considering the current form of attacking players like Alvarez and Uzun, our prediction is for a total of over 2.5 goals. It's tough to call a winner, but we lean towards the "Colchoneros" due to their home advantage, experience, and more disciplined defense. A likely outcome could be a 3-2 victory.