Eintracht Frankfurt v Salzburg Betting Tips [20 February 2020]

Last season semi-finalists Eintracht Frankfurt will hope to go deep in the UEFA Europa League round of 32, but face Europa League regulars FC Salzburg in the first leg. Frankfurt qualified second from Group ‘F’ with three wins and three losses. Salzburg dropped down from the UEFA Champions League after finishing third in Group ‘E’ behind Liverpool and Napoli.

Frankfurt were thrashed 4-0 by Borussia Dortmund in their last outing in the Bundesliga. That snapped a five-match unbeaten competitive run where Eintracht have won four and drawn one. After a period of poor home results to go into the winter break, Eintracht have now won their last three competitive home fixtures. Even their home form in the Europa League is pristine, with the Germans losing just twice in their last 19 home matches. This period saw them win 13 and draw four, but both their losses have come in their last three fixtures. Even their scoring record is very impressive, with Eintracht finding the back of the net in 16 of the aforementioned 19 matches.

Salzburg were beaten 3-2 in their most recent match in the Austrian Bundesliga, which came after a five-match winning streak. Regardless, Salzburg’s matches have been high on goals and entertainment. Seven of their last ten competitive matches have seen goals at both ends, while 11 of their last 14 competitive fixtures have produced over 2.5 total match goals. Even in the Champions League group stage this season, Salzburg have seen over 2.5 total match goals in four of six matches. The visitors will also be confident of their form in the Europa League, that has fetched them eight wins in their last ten fixtures home and away.

Salzburg have rich history in the Europa League, having won 38 matches in the competition – group stage to final. That is the most by any team, and their tally of 121 goals is just three short of top-scoring Villarreal. Eintracht Frankfurt are no mug either, with the side looking for a record-break 18th win in the Europa League – the highest for any German club. Regardless of their pursuits, both sides have been constantly involved in high-scoring matches and we predict that this fixture could be no different.