Napoli will aim to secure safe passage into the Champions League quarter-final when they take on Frankfurt on Wednesday.

Napoli will host Eintracht Frankfurt in a crucial match in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. With a 2-0 advantage from the first leg, the Serie A club will look to finish the job and make history alongside AC Milan and Inter by qualifying for the quarter-finals of the competition.

Luciano Spalletti's side will approach the game with confidence and are expected to seal their passage to the next round, having managed just one loss in Europe this season. Their form in the domestic league that has caught the attention of fans globally, make them a much dreaded side this season.

In the reverse encouter, their German counterparts were privy to a glimpse of the attacking efficiency of the Serie A side, with goals from Victor Osimhen and Giovanni Di Lorenzo making the difference. While a different game is expected to unfold, one can expect the Partenopei to put in another worthy shift to book a historic Champions League quarter-final appearance. 

In contrast, Frankfurt faces a daunting task, knowing that they must overturn a two-goal deficit in Naples to progress. Despite being the reigning UEFA Europa League champions, Oliver Glasner's side has struggled for form recently, having failed to win a game in their last three Bundesliga matches. Furthermore, the absence of their star attacker, Randal Kolo Muani, will make their task even more challenging.

However, Frankfurt has nothing to lose and will undoubtedly attack from the start in search of goals.The German club will be aware of the importance of scoring first and will look to capitalize on any opportunity that comes their way.

While Napoli will enter the game as clear favorites, given their two-goal lead and their impressive form in Europe this season, Glasner's side will give it their all and hope to produce a memorable comeback. So far, they have managed just one win in their last five outings, and are expected to be punch above their weight, starting with Wednesday's game. The encounter promises to be an exciting one, with both teams having everything to play for. 

Teams new: Who is injured or avalable for Napoli vs Frankfurt?

The first-choice goalkeeper for Napoli, Alex Meret, is set to make his return to the starting lineup after missing the last game. Napoli will also be boosted by the potential return of defender Kim Min-jae, who is expected to recover from a knock in time for the match. Although Hirving Lozano is carrying a muscle injury, he remains in contention for the game. However, Giacomo Raspadori will continue to be unavailable as he recovers from a thigh injury.

On the other hand, Frankfurt will have to cope without Randal Kolo Muani, who will be suspended for the game. The French striker's absence will be a significant blow to Frankfurt, who will miss his attacking prowess. Moreover, Eric Junior Dina Ebimbe and Jesper Lindstrom will also be unavailable due to injuries. The absence of these three players will undoubtedly make Frankfurt's task even more challenging in Naples.

Key stats and head-to-head records: Napoli vs Frankfurt

  • Napoli have won their last two matches against German teams in all competitions.

  • Eintracht Frankfurt have only played one game in Naples, which was a 1-0 win in the UEFA Cup Round of 16 in 1994. The two teams have faced each other three times, with Napoli winning once and Eintracht Frankfurt winning twice.

  • Eintracht Frankfurt have scored in every away game in the UEFA Champions League this season.

  • Napoli will qualify for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in their history if they progress in the match.

  • Napoli have scored 22 goals in this season's Champions League, which is the third-highest total of any Italian team in a single campaign.

Broadcast infromation: Napoli vs Frankfurt

 

Match details, result and original broadcast info

Napoli 3 - 0 Eintracht Frankfurt

March 15, 2023 4:00pmStadio Diego Armando Maradona (Napoli)

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