Verdict: Jonathan Burkardt over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
Looking to claim just a second Champions League victory on Wednesday night, Eintracht Frankfurt will welcome Atalanta to Deutsche Bank Park.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Starting with the hosts, while Eintracht Frankfurt might have largely failed to find any real stability since opening up the 2025/26 campaign, the Eagles have turned somewhat of a recent corner. Securing a famous bronze medal finish among Germany’s elite last season, Dino Toppmoller’s camp have secured back-to-back Bundesliga victories for the first time since the end of August. Last seen over the weekend marking their return from November’s international break with an action-packed 4-3 victory away at Koln, Frankfurt could be smelling the chance to get their European charge back on track. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a 5-1 romp against Turkish giants Galatasaray on September 18th, Wednesday’s hosts will be dreaming of a repeat performance when they return to Deutsche Bank Park in midweek.
Eintracht Frankfurt Team News
Both still dealing with respective thigh injuries, Eintracht Frankfurt will once again be unable to call upon the duo of Hugo Larsson and Danish youngster Oscar Hojlund on Wednesday night. Only making a late cameo appearance off the bench against Koln on Saturday, former Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen could be handed a full recall here.
Bagging a Bundesliga brace over the weekend and also registering three goals in his first four Champions League appearances, Germany international Jonathan Burkardt will spearhead Frankfurt’s charge. Making his move from Rennes a permanent one over the summer, Arthur Theate will partner Robin Koch at the heart of Toppmoller’s defence.
Atalanta
As for the visitors, while new boss Raffaele Palladino might have only arrived in Bergamo earlier in the month, the former Fiorentina boss will be more than aware that he has a major job on his hands at the New Balance Arena. Last seen over the weekend marking their respective return from November’s international break with a 3-1 defeat away at reigning Italian champions Napoli, La Tea have lost each of their previous three consecutive domestic appearances by an aggregate score of 7-1. Heading into November’s fortnight interval with an infamous 3-0 drumming at home against Sassuolo, Wednesday’s guests could be set for another tricky test when they travel to Frankfurt in midweek. Despite landing a shock 1-0 win away at French outfit Marseille three weeks ago, that is the only victory that Atalanta have mustered from their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
Atalanta Team News
Yet to make a single appearance so far this season and still sidelined with a long-term knee injury, Dutch defender Mitchell Bakker will not travel to Frankfurt here. Bagging what turned out to be a consolation strike away at Napoli over the weekend, one-time West Ham striker Gianluca Scamacca will be hoping for a chance to lead the line.
Heavily linked with a potential Premier League switch over the summer, Brazilian international Ederson will partner Marten de Roon in the middle of the park. Despite registering just a single strike across any competition so far this season, ex-Fulham ace Ademola Lookman should keep his spot from the start.
Eintracht Frankfurt vs Atalanta Key Factors to Consider
Wednesday’s showdown at Deutsche Bank Park will be the first competitive meeting between Eintracht Frankfurt and Atalanta.
The Eagles have recorded back-to-back Bundesliga victories for the first time since the end of August.
Despite landing a shock 1-0 win away at French outfit Marseille earlier in the month, that is the only victory that Atalanta have mustered from their previous nine appearances across all competitions.
La Dea’s previous two Champions League showdowns have produced just a single goal at both ends of the pitch.
Germany international Jonathan Burkardt has registered three goals in his first four Champions League appearances.
Conclusion
Marking their return from November’s international break with a dramatic 4-3 victory away at Koln, Eintracht Frankfurt will be desperate to kickstart their Champions League charge. Not registering a single European win since their iconic 5-1 romp against Galatasaray on September 18th, the Eagles should be smelling a potential opportunity on Wednesday night. Although Atalanta might have sprung a last-gasp upset away at Marseille earlier in the month, La Dea have shown some glaring issues on either side of November’s fortnight interval.
Verdict: Jonathan Burkardt over 0.5 shots on target
Best Odds: 2/5
Bookmaker: Olympusbet
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