LiontipsBarcelona vs Eintracht. Prediction and Betting Tips for UEFA Europa League
Command Analysis
Barcelona started the European campaign in the Champions League, but, to everyone's surprise, was unable to secure one of Top-2 spots and ended up on the 3rd place.
In the first round Catalan club faced Napoli, Xavi's men managed to beat the opponent by a 5:3 score on aggregate. In the round of 16 The Blaugrana barely beat Galatasaray (2:1 on aggregate).
Team failed to achieve success in the Spanish Cup, but club is now looking much better in La Liga. After 30 roundsBlaugranas have 17 victories and nine draws, delivering 60 points and a 2nd spot in the standings. Team is 12 points adrift from the leader, it is almost impossible to overcome that deficit. In the previous match Barca managed to beat Levante (3:2).
Fati, Umtiti, Roberto, Pique, Dest, Depay and Alves won't feature in the upcoming match.
In the previous season Eintracht finished fifth in Bundesliga and earned a spot in the Europa League. Frankfurt put up a fantastic performance in the group stage, finishing ahead of Olympiacos, Fenerbahce and Antwerp.
In the first play-off round German club managed to beat Betis only in extra-time. After 29 Bundesliga rounds Oliver Glasner's team has 10 victories and nine draws, delivering 39 points and a 9th spot in the standings.
After a draw against Greuther Furth (0:0) visitors were beaten by Eintracht (1:2).
Lenz, Tuta and Ramaj are sidelined for the Barcelona clash.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Hosts won 4 of 5 previous matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 of 3 latest Barcelona matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest matches of the hosts
СтавкаA draw in one of the halves - yes
In 2 of 3 latest matches one of the halves ended on level terms
Tip and bets
Frankfurt is going through hard times and a draw in the first leg was probably a fluke. Barcelona improved significantly since the start of the season and hosts are huge favorites for today match. Catalan club has a number of skilled and experienced players, plus Blaugranas will have fans' support. We believe that Xavi's men will record a victory tonight.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
We think that Catalan club will be able to take the ball under control and to record a victory by a comfortable margin.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by two goals
