Is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli on TV? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Champions League fixture

Everything you need to know ahead of the Champions League last-16 tie

Harry Latham-Coyle
Tuesday 21 February 2023 19:41 GMT
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Napoli are enjoying an outstanding season
Napoli are enjoying an outstanding season (AFP via Getty Images)

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Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli begin their Champions League last-16 encounter with a first leg meeting in Germany.

Riding high at the top of Serie A, the Italian side will hope to continue an outstanding season after topping their group ahead of Liverpool.

Frankfurt, meanwhile, came through as runners up in a closely contested Group D.

Winners of the Europa League last year, Oliver Glasner’s side are looking to again progress through the European knockout rounds, but know they will need a strong performance at home with a trip to Naples to come.

Here’s everything you need to know:

When is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli?

The first leg of Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Tuesday 21 February at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt, Germany.

Is Eintracht Frankfurt vs Napoli on TV?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the tie on BT Sport 2, with coverage due to begin at 7.15pm GMT. Subscribers to BT Sport can watch the action via the app or online player.

Confirmed lineups

Eintracht Frankfurt XI: Trapp; Jakic, N’Dicka, Tuta; Buta, Kamada, Sow, Max; Lindstrom, Gotze; Kolo Muani

Napoli XI: Meret, Di Lorenzo, Rrahmani, Minjae, Olivera, Anguissa, Lobotka, Zielinski, Lozano, Osimhen, Kvaratskhelia

Odds

Eintracht Frankfurt win 27/11

Draw 34/13

Napoli win 5/4

Prediction

Napoli’s strong season would suggest they are favourites to progress, but Eintracht Frankfurt may be able to frustrate the Italians and leave themselves firmly in the tie ahead of the second leg. Eintracht Frankfurt 1-1 Napoli.

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