Barcelona vs Eintracht Frankfurt live score, H2H and lineups

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. FC Barcelona forward Ferran Torres has scored a hat-trick in the last round against Real Betis, achieving a 5-3 comeback win for the team. He has scored 13 goals in 19 matches among all events this season and is currently the most prolific player in the team.
2. FC Barcelona hammered Real Betis 5-3 in the last league match on the road, making it 6 consecutive league wins in a row. They are currently leading the La Liga table with 4 points ahead of Real Madrid CF, showing strong performances in the league.
3. FC Barcelona's attack has been in top form this season. In 16 league matches, they have scored 47 goals, currently making them the highest-scoring team in La Liga. In the UEFA Champions League, the team have netted 12 goals across 5 matches in the league phase, averaging over 2 goals per game.
4. FC Barcelona have been formidable at home this season. In their 10 official home matches so far, they have got 9 wins and 1 loss, with the sole defeat being a narrow 2-1 loss in the UEFA Champions League against the Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain FC.

[(FC Barcelona) Weakness]:
1. FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and two midfielders Gavi, Dani Olmo continue to be absent. Defender Ronald Araujo was sent off by a red card in the last round against Chlesea, and will be suspended this time. Additionally, Ronald Araujo is dealing with anxiety issues and is expected to be out for a period of time.
2. In the last round of the UEFA Champions League, FC Barcelona suffered a 3-0 defeat away to Chelsea. In the league phase of UEFA Champions League, the team have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, placing them 18th in the standings, with their performance falling short of expectations.
3. FC Barcelona have significant problems on the defensive end. The team have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 official matches, with an average of 1.6 goals conceded per game.

[(Eintracht Frankfurt) Strength]:
1. Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder Can Uzun has returned to action after missing 6 matches and is expected to be in the starting lineup for this game. This season, he has made 14 appearances for the team, contributing 6 goals and 4 assists, establishing himself as the core attacking force in the midfield.
2. The two sides met twice in the quarter-finals of the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League. Eintracht Frankfurt drew 1-1 at home and won 3-2 away, advancing to the semi-finals with a 4-3 aggregate victory over FC Barcelona. They went on to win the UEFA Europa League title that season.

[(Eintracht Frankfurt) Weakness]:
1. Eintracht Frankfurt striker Michy Batshuayi was forced off with a foot injury in the last league match and will be unavailable for this game. Additionally, the team's top scorer, Jonathan Burkardt, is out for an extended period due to a calf muscle injury, significantly weakening the team's attacking firepower.
2. In the last round of the league, Eintracht Frankfurt suffered a heavy 0-6 defeat away to RB Leipzig, extending their winless streak to three official matches. Their form has continued to slump recently.
3. Eintracht Frankfurt have struggled to compete in the UEFA Champions League this season. After 5 matches in the league phase, they have recorded 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses, placing them 29th in the standings. Their prospects for advancing are far from optimistic.
4. Eintracht Frankfurt's offense has been completely powerless in the UEFA Champions League. The team have failed to score in their last two UEFA Champions League matches.
5. Eintracht Frankfurt's defensive performance has been nothing short of disastrous. In their last 5 official matches, the team have conceded a total of 13 goals, averaging over 2 goals conceded per game.
6. Eintracht Frankfurt are lacking competitiveness away from home. In their last 6 official away matches, the team have got only 1 win, 3 draws, and 2 losses, resulting in a win rate of just 17%.

[Tips]:
FC Barcelona's recent league form has been very strong, currently on a 6-game winning streak. However, their performance in the UEFA Champions League has been poor, with only 2 wins in 5 matches so far.

While the team's defense has shown notable issues, their attacking performance remains formidable, and their home ability is highly reliable.

On the other hand, Eintracht Frankfurt's recent form has obviously declined, now winless in three consecutive matches.

The team have been unbalanced in the offense and defense, and their away ability is quite limited.

Although Eintracht Frankfurt hold a slight historical advantage in head-to-head encounters, they have not received any support from the bookmakers for this away match.

Considering the current form of both teams, FC Barcelona, playing at home, are undoubtedly the more trustworthy side.

Thus, we expect FC Barcelona to achieved a convincing victory.

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