Eintracht Frankfurt will host Tottenham Hotspur at Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday, hoping to reach the UEFA Europa League semifinals for the third time in six years. The teams are level 1-1 going into the second leg of the quarterfinal.
Spurs head into the clash under a cloud after their humbling 4-2 loss to struggling Wolves at Molineux, a result that has left them reeling in 15th position in the Premier League standings.
Ange Postecoglou remains under mounting pressure from the Tottenham faithful, with a string of lacklustre performances and disappointing results leaving his position increasingly fragile. At present, it’s their Europa League campaign that’s offering him a lifeline, but that safety net could vanish come Thursday if things don’t turn around swiftly.
Frankfurt foster confidence from their commanding 3-0 victory against Heidenheim, which further solidified their grip on third-place in the Bundesliga. The German side holds a good home record this season with only three defeats across all competitions, remaining unbeaten throughout this Europa League run.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Europa League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: —
Live stream: Paramount+
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in English language. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is offering a FREE trial for new subscribers.
What time does Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham kick off?
This Europa League clash takes place at the Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany and kicks off on Thursday, April 17 at 9:00 p.m. local time (CEST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Apr. 17 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Apr. 17 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Apr. 17 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Apr. 17 | 12:00 p.m.. |
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham predicted lineups, team news
Frankfurt are likely to remain without the services of experienced shot-stopper and captain Kevin Trapp. Kaua Santos has impressed between the sticks and looks set to retain his place for this high-stakes clash.
Ansgar Knauff is touch-and-go after missing the first leg in London, though head coach Dino Toppmoller otherwise has a near full-strength squad to call upon.
Hugo Ekitike, who got onto the scoresheet in the first leg, is expected to spearhead the attack once again, while Mario Gotze and Hugo Larsson are both fresh and raring to go after being rested over the weekend.
Eintracht Frankfurt predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Santos (GK) — Kristensen, Koch, Theate, Brown — Tuta, Skhiri — Gotze, Larsson, Bahoya —Ekitike.
Injured: Trapp, Knauff, Ebimbe, Lisztes
Suspended: None
Son Heung-min was sidelined for Tottenham’s recent visit to Molineux due to a foot issue, casting doubt over his availability for Thursday’s crucial tie. Ange Postecoglou is eager to have his skipper back on the pitch and could risk him midweek, potentially at the expense of his involvement in next Monday’s Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest.
Dejan Kulusevski could also feature from the get-go, with the coach suggesting there’s still a possibility he could be passed fit in time. Defender Kevin Danso also finds himself in a similar uncertain category, while Radu Dragusin remains ruled out with a long-term injury. On the bright side, Wilson Odobert could make a return after being rested for the Wolves encounter.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI (4-3-3, right to left): Vicario (GK) — Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie — Bergvall, Bentancur, Maddison — Kulusevski, Solanke, Son.
Injured: Dragusin, Danso.
Suspended: None
Europa League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Thursday, April 17
- Lazio vs. FK Bodø/Glimt (3:00 p.m.)
- Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Tottenham Hotspur (3:00 p.m.)
- Manchester United vs. Lyon (3:00 p.m.)
- Athletic Bilbao vs. Rangers (3:00 p.m.)
