Eintracht vs Barcelona. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League

Eintracht Frankfurt

Germany

Europa League Final Stage

7 April 12:00

Barcelona

Spain

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On April 7, The Eagles are hosting the Blaugrana for the first leg of the Europa League quarter-final. Who will prevail in this battle? The answer is in our expert's prediction.

Command Analysis

Eintracht Frankfurt

5th team of the previous Bundesliga season put up a great performance in the Europa League group stage, finishing at the top spot. They managed to beat Olympiacos, Fenerbahce and Antwerp.

At the first play-off round Eintracht faced Betis, beating the opponent only in extra-time (3:2 on aggregate). Oliver Glasner's men are inconsistent in the current Bundesliga season, so far they are only at the 9th spot in the standings.

The Eagles have ten victories and nine draws to their name, delivering 39 points, they are five points adrift from the European competitions zone. After a victory over Bochum (2:1) hosts drew to RB Leipzig (0:0) and to Greuther Furth (0:0).

Lenz and Ramaj won't feature in the upcoming match.

Barcelona

Barcelona started the European campaign in the Champions League, team managed to get ahead of Dynamo Kyiv and secured a 3rd placed finish. In the first play-off round Catalan club played against Napoli and The Blaugrana secured a comfortable victory (5:3 on aggregate). In the second round team played against Galatasaray, who managed to put up a good fight, but Barcelona eventually advanced into the next round (2:1 on aggregate).

Team failed to achieve success in the Spanish Cup, but Xavi's men are looking better and better in La Liga. After 29 rounds The Blaugrana have 16 victories and nine draws, delivering 57 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. In two latest rounds visitors beat Real (4:0) and Sevilla (1:0). Team has the second best offensive record in the league with 57 goals.

Fati, Roberto, Umtiti, Depay, De Jong and Alves won't feature in the upcoming match.

Tip and bets

TipHandicap (+1) for Eintracht

1.81

We are expecting a match between two even teams, both teams will try to get the ball under control. In this case, teams will mostly fight for possession in the middle of the pitch, so clubs are unlikely to create many goal opportunities. Visitors are looking confident now, but the Eagles will probably be able to answer. Hosts will have fans' support, so Frankfurt will surely be motivated.

Our prediction - Asian handicap (+1) for Eintracht

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Tipdraw

4.30

In our opinion, German team should be able to put up a fight to Catalan team. Xavi's men are in a great form now, but opponent is tough. A draw should be a fair result for the visitors.

Our second bet is on a draw

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