AS Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt will face off at Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy, in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, January 30. This is a must-win match for Roma, as only a victory will secure their place in the knockout rounds. They are currently just one point above the elimination zone, while their German opponents sit second in the table and have already advanced to the next stage.
AS Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Match Preview
Roma have struggled both domestically and in Europe, sitting ninth in Serie A and managing only two wins in the Europa League. Their most recent Europa League defeat came against AZ Alkmaar last week. However, they recently ended a 13-match winless streak away from home with a 2-1 victory over Udinese in Serie A, which could give them a much-needed confidence boost.
Eintracht Frankfurt, on the other hand, have already secured their place in the knockout rounds, winning five of their first seven matches. They are just one point away from securing a top-eight finish in the league phase. The German side have been resilient in their last five matches, recording four wins and one draw. Their away form is particularly impressive, having won five straight Europa League away games. However, they suffered a 3-2 loss to Lyon in their sixth away match, but their overall away record in the competition remains strong.
AS Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Head-to-Head
AS Roma and Eintracht Frankfurt have never faced each other in a competitive match. The upcoming Europa League clash in Rome will be their first-ever meeting.
AS Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Team News and Predicted Lineups
Roma have received a significant boost, as key players Paulo Dybala, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Saelemaekers, and Mats Hummels are set to return to the starting XI. Additionally, Roma have no injury concerns, with a fully fit squad available.
Eintracht Frankfurt, however, will be without their key striker Omar Marmoush, who has returned to Wolfsburg. Additionally, his replacement, Elye Wahi, is ineligible to play until the knockout phase.
AS Roma Predicted Lineup
Svilar; Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Saelemaekers, Koné, Paredes, Angeliño; Dybala, Pellegrini; Dovbyk
Eintracht Frankfurt Predicted Lineup
Trapp; Collins, Koch, Theate; Kristensen, Skhiri, Larsson, Knauff; Uzun, Götze; Ekitike
AS Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Where to Watch
- Match Day: January 30, 2025
- Match Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Venue: Stadio Olimpico, Rome
- TV Broadcast: TNT Sports, Discovery+
AS Roma vs Eintracht Frankfurt: Match Prediction
Despite their mixed form this season, Roma could have a slight advantage in this Europa League encounter. Playing at home with key players returning, the Italian club should have enough firepower to challenge Frankfurt. However, Frankfurt’s strong away record and consistency in the competition make this a tough challenge for Roma.
Predicted Score: AS Roma 1-1 Eintracht Frankfurt
