On Thursday, the 2025/26 Champions League group stage kicks off at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, where Eintracht will face Istanbul’s Galatasaray. Here’s a look at a promising bet for this match.
Match Preview
Eintracht comes into this match after a strong Bundesliga season, finishing third and earning a place in the Champions League. This is only their second appearance in the group stage in recent years, and they are eager to show their competitiveness in Europe.
The Frankfurt attack looks strong, having scored seven goals in their first two Bundesliga matches this season. However, concerns remain about their defense, as they conceded ten goals in their last five Champions League games without any clean sheets. Both teams have scored in three of Eintracht’s recent Bundesliga matches, including their last game against Bayer, which ended 1-3.
Galatasaray returns to the Champions League as the Turkish champions, marking their eighth appearance in the group stage in the last decade. The team is known for its attacking style, but they struggle on the road, with 21 losses or draws in their last 24 away matches in the competition.
Despite their away issues, they can score goals, netting at least twice in five of their last seven Champions League away games. Recently, Galatasaray won their Turkish Super Lig match against Eyüpspor 2-0. They have had a perfect start in their domestic league, winning all five games, with a total of 15 goals scored and only one conceded.
Probable Lineups
- Eintracht: Michael Zetterer, Nathaniel Brown, Nnamdi Collins, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate, Ritsu Doan, Hugo Larsson, Can Uzun, Fares Chaibi, Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Elie Wahi
- Galatasaray: Günay Güvenç, Roland Sallai, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Evren Elmalı, Yunus Akgün, Lucas Torreira, Mario Lemina, Gabriel Sara, Leroy Sané, Victor Osimhen
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- Eintracht has not scored in regular time in three of their last four home Champions League matches.
- Galatasaray has conceded at least two goals in seven of their last nine Champions League away matches.
- This is the first meeting between these teams in the Champions League group stage.
Prediction
Considering both teams’ attacking abilities and defensive weaknesses, a high-scoring match is expected at Deutsche Bank Park. A suitable bet is “Total over 3.0” goals at odds of 1.77.