Napoli vs Frankfurt Prediction for 5 November 2025 - Football

📢 What changes could the fourth round of the Champions League bring for Napoli and Eintracht? Both teams find themselves in a tough spot, having earned only 3 points from their first three matches, sitting in 23rd and 22nd positions respectively. In the previous round, the Partenopei suffered a heavy blow in Eindhoven (2-6), while the Frankfurt side were humiliated by Liverpool (1-5). Now, any slip-up could prove fatal. At the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, these teams will battle for three crucial points.

Head-to-Head

📊 The head-to-head history between Napoli and Eintracht Frankfurt in the 21st century includes only two matches, both taking place in 2023 during the Champions League Round of 16. The Italian side appeared significantly stronger: Napoli secured clean sheet victories in both legs—2-0 in Germany and 3-0 at home—bringing the aggregate score to a commanding 5-0. Eintracht Frankfurt failed to mount any substantial challenge, falling short across all performance metrics.

Napoli Team Overview

🔵 The reigning champions of Italy continue to uphold high standards this season. After ten rounds, the team confidently sits among the leaders with 22 points. However, the competition at the top of the table is incredibly tight—one poor performance could cost them a spot in the top four. In their last Serie A outing, the Partenopei surprisingly stumbled at home, drawing with Como (0-0). The match was evenly contested despite the hosts being clear favorites. Napoli had six more shots on target (8 to 2) but allowed their opponents a penalty, which, fortunately for them, Álvaro Morata failed to convert.

⚪ The Champions League presents a much more worrying scenario. After three matches, Napoli have only 3 points and a negative goal difference of -5, placing them just 23rd in the standings. In their last outing, the Neapolitans suffered one of the most painful defeats in the club's recent history, losing 6-2 away to PSV. Antonio Conte's side struggled throughout the game, which turned into a real shock for the fans.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team Overview

🔴 Eintracht's recent form has been tough to watch. They've managed just one win in their last seven matches, a home victory over St. Pauli (2-0), a club flirting with the relegation zone. During this stretch, the Frankfurt side also crashed out of the DFB-Pokal. In their latest Bundesliga outing, the Eagles couldn't overcome the league's bottom team, Heidenheim (1-1). Despite dominating possession (72% to 28%), they created few chances and were lucky to salvage a point. Nevertheless, Eintracht somehow cling to the top eight, sitting on 14 points after nine rounds.

⚫ The Champions League paints an even bleaker picture. In their last fixture, Frankfurt suffered a heavy home defeat to Liverpool (1-5). The match was completely under the English side's control, with the visitors outscoring Eintracht nearly sixfold in xG (0.43 to 2.48). In the standings, the German club is level with Napoli, both having collected 3 points from three matches.

Latest news

Napoli

📣 Following a goalless draw at home against Como (0-0), Napoli's head coach Antonio Conte remarked: "The match was very dynamic; both teams played bravely and in a European style. Even without goals, it was a serious test of character... Como are no longer a small club. I believe the result is fair: they were better in the first half, and we were better in the second."

🚫 Napoli are facing significant squad issues. Lorenzo Lucca will miss the match due to a suspension after receiving a red card in the last round. Goalkeeper Alex Meret is definitely out with a foot fracture and is expected back by the end of January. Kevin De Bruyne is recovering from a thigh injury and should return by the end of December. Billy Gilmour and Romelu Lukaku are still dealing with muscle injuries, with their return anticipated around mid-November.

Eintracht Frankfurt

📣 Following the 1-1 draw with Heidenheim, Eintracht's head coach Dino Toppmöller shared his thoughts: "We knew we were in for a tough battle for the full 90 minutes. In the second half, the team showed character, but the crossbar and the opposing goalkeeper denied us the win... In recent weeks, refereeing decisions consistently go against us. We can't accept this—it's unacceptable."

🚫 Eintracht are also dealing with some setbacks. Can Uzun will miss the match due to a hamstring injury and is not expected back until early December. Elias Baum and Oscar Højlund are struggling with hip issues—both are anticipated to return by mid-November.

⚽️ Goal Prediction

⚽️ Goal Prediction

Despite not being in top form, Eintracht have managed to score against nearly everyone this season. Only Bayern Munich have completely neutralized the Eagles' attack, securing a 3-0 victory. Meanwhile, Napoli have been vulnerable at the back in this Champions League campaign, conceding nine goals, a figure only better than three other clubs in the tournament. Given this context, a goal from Eintracht seems like a well-founded betting option.

🚩 Corner Prediction

It's highly likely that Napoli will take the game to Eintracht, especially considering the German side typically adopts a defensive stance against stronger opponents. This scenario is bound to lead to frequent attacks by the Partenopei and set-piece opportunities near the German goal. Furthermore, Napoli are among the Serie A leaders in corners won, averaging 6.0 per match, trailing only Atalanta (6.3) and Inter (7.7). Considering the expected flow of the game, betting on Napoli to have over 5.5 corners appears to be an optimal choice.