The Reds will be looking to end their slump in the Frankfurt vs Liverpool UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday, 22 October 2025.
Liverpool have lost their last four matches in all competitions. Arne Slot’s ability to guide the team not only to win the Champions League for the first time since 2019, but to defend the Premier League title is being questioned. Meanwhile, Frankfurt – though inconsistent – have shown they can score goals, making them a real threat to the Reds.
Sitting next to each other in 16th and 17th in the UCL table, the Frankfurt vs Liverpool game promises to be a tight showdown.
Match Details
Deutsche Bank Park
Frankfurt, Germany
October 22
20:00 BST
Frankfurt’s Swagger at Home – And Their Attacking Bite
Frankfurt have shown they can score in bursts this season: they thumped Galatasaray 5-1 in their Champions League return and carry real attacking threat through players who can punish sloppy defence on the counter.
Playing at home in front of an energetic crowd makes them a far tougher opponent than the table alone suggests, and Dino Toppmoller’s side will be looking to use their pace and set-piece presence to cause problems for Liverpool.
If Arne Slot‘s men switch off at any point in the Frankfurt vs Liverpool game, the hosts will punish them.
Can Frankfurt Exploit Liverpool’s Fragile Defence?
Frankfurt have been vulnerable at the back this season – they’ve conceded plenty of goals. But at the same time, they are full of attacking intent and have players who can punish mistakes.
Liverpool’s defence has looked shaky lately, and Frankfurt will be confident of scoring. If Frankfurt catch Liverpool on the break or force errors, they could make the most of their home advantage.
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Liverpool’s Form Crisis and Selection Headache
Liverpool arrive with four straight defeats behind them. With losses to Crystal Palace, Galatasaray, Chelsea and Manchester United, their confidence is low, and manager Arne Slot has plenty of decisions to make.
Ryan Gravenberch is out with an ankle injury, Alisson Becker is also sidelined, and others like Wataru Endo are doubtful.
Liverpool must find stability in midfield and defence if they are to turn this around, especially with signings like Florian Wirtz and Alexander Isak yet to make an impact at the club.
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Injuries
Frankfurt injuries: Elias Baum
Liverpool injuries: Alisson, Giovanni Leoni, Stefan Bajcetic, Ryan Gravenberch, Wataru Endo
Frankfurt vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups
Both teams, and managers have got something to prove. Ahead of what promises to be a tight fixture, here are the Frankfurt vs Liverpool predicted lineups:
Frankfurt predicted XI: Kaua, Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Arthur Theate, Nathaniel Brown, Ritsu Doan, Fares Chaibi, Ellyes Skhiri, Can Uzun, Jean-Matteo Bahoya, Jonathan Burkardt
Liverpool predicted XI: Giorgi Mamardashvili, Conor Bradley, Ibrahima Konate, Virgil van Dijk, Miles Kerkez, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo, Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike
Main Photo
Credit: IMAGO / Propaganda Photo
Recording Date: 19.10.2025