Eintracht Frankfurt vs Barcelona: Predictions, odds & betting tips

With the Liga side in sparkling domestic form there should be plenty of interest in backing them to claim a Europa League victory

Europa League favourites Barcelona travel to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday for the first leg of their quarter-final, with Xavi Hernandez's men aiming to continue their strong form.

The Catalans are unbeaten (in 90 minutes) since December 8 and are highly fancied to progress against the side currently in ninth position in the Bundesliga.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Barcelona latest odds

The Catalans have won both of their away games in the Europa League so far, recording victories at Galatasaray and Napoli.

Xavi's men are offered at 4/6 (1.65) with bet365 to record another success while the hosts can be backed at 7/2 (4.50) and the draw is priced at 14/5 (3.80).

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Barcelona first goalscorer

Pierre-Emerick Aubamayeng has scored nine goals so far for Barcelona since joining in early February from Arsenal, with the Gabonese forward getting on the score sheet in both away games in the Europa League.

The former Gunners captain is priced at 10/3 (4.33) to score first, while Ferran Torres can be backed at 9/2 (5.50) and Ousmane Dembele at 5/1 (6.00).

The shortest priced Eintracht player to score first is Colombian striker Rafael Santos Borre who is available at 17/2 (9.50).

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Barcelona preview

Barca are likely to make changes to their starting XI although it is still likely to be a strong side fielded by the Catalans.

The likes of Memphis Depay, Eric Garcia and Gavi could come into the team to freshen things up and there should be plenty of interest in backing the visitors to get among the goals, continuing their excellent run.

The German side have kept just one clean sheet in their last 16 Europa League matches, while Barca have scored four goals in their last 11 games and will fancy their chances of claiming a first-leg victory.

Eintracht Frankfurt vs Barcelona tips & predictions

The Catalans can be backed at 11/8 (2.38) to score in both halves which looks like an attractive option, while Barca to score over 1.5 goals is available at 8/13 (1.62).