Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster

Turning their attention back to Champions League action on Tuesday night, Atletico Madrid will welcome Eintracht Frankfurt to the Spanish capital.

Atletico Madrid

Starting with the hosts, while Atletico Madrid might have opened the 2025/26 campaign in the midst of a public struggle, Diego Simeone’s men have certainly turned a real corner over the past week. Springing what was an iconic upset on home soil over the weekend as they eventually stormed their way to a famous 5-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid, Los Rojiblancos will be desperately searching for a repeat performance here. Although the Spanish giants might have continued to show some worrying defensive inconsistencies, Atletico have found a major clinical edge in the final third. Including a dramatic 3-2 win against Rayo Vallecano on September 24th, Simeone’s men have bagged 13 goals in their five appearances across all competitions since returning from September’s international break.

Atletico Madrid Team News

Yet to make a single appearance since opening up the new campaign, Uruguayan international Jose Maria Gimenez remains on the sidelines and will not feature here. Likewise, summer recruit Johnny Cardoso is still dealing with an ankle issue and remains a doubt in midweek.

Bagging a sensational brace against Real Madrid over the weekend and now notching five goals in his back-to-back La Liga appearances, former Manchester City ace Julian Alvarez will spearhead Simeone’s attack. England international Conor Gallagher will likely be forced to settle for a spot on the Atletico bench.

Eintracht Frankfurt

As for the visitors, making an immediate return to winning ways over the weekend as they secured a remarkable 6-4 victory away at Borussia Monchengladbach, Eintracht Frankfurt have certainly gained a major reputation for their action-packed showdowns so far this season. Despite travelling over to the Spanish capital on Tuesday night pencilled in as a real underdog contender, Dino Toppmoller’s men opened their Champions League adventure with a heavyweight statement. Putting in a dominant performance on home soil as they stormed their way to an iconic 5-1 win against Galatasaray, Frankfurt are more than capable of asking some serious questions here. However, it should be noted, the Eagles have shipped 12 goals since returning from September’s fortnight break.

Eintracht Frankfurt Team News

Once again missing out against Borussia Monchengladbach over the weekend and not featuring since picking up a muscle injury against Bayer Leverkusen on September 12th, summer recruit Rasmus Kristensen remains a major doubt. However, aside from the former Leeds defender, Frankfurt have reported a clean bill of health.

Making a second-half cameo appearance off the bench on Saturday, ex-Bayern Munich ace Mario Gotze should get some more minutes under his belt. Bagging four goals in his previous three appearances, the red-hot Jonathan Burkardt will lead the line in Madrid.

Atletico Madrid vs Eintracht Frankfurt Key Factors to Consider

• Tuesday’s showdown in the Spanish capital will be the first competitive meeting between Atletico Madrid and Eintracht Frankfurt.
• Including a famous 5-2 victory against arch-rivals Real Madrid over the weekend, Atletico have have bagged 13 goals in their five appearances across all competitions since returning from September’s international break.
• Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a remarkable 5-1 romp against Galatasaray on September 18th, Frankfurt have bagged 14 goals in their previous three matchups across all formats.
• However, Tuesday’s guests have shipped 12 goals since returning from September’s fortnight break.

Conclusion

Clinching a famous 5-2 victory at home against arch-rivals Real Madrid over the weekend, Atletico will be desperately seeking a repeat performance here. However, two camps who have certainly gained a reputation for their action-packed affairs so far this season, we could be treated to a real Champions League thriller on Tuesday night. Watching Eintracht Frankfurt’s last three appearances across all competitions remarkable produce 23 goals at both ends of the pitch, chances could come thick and fast in the Spanish capital in midweek.

Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves

Best Odds: 7/10

Bookmaker: Luckster