UEFA Champions League League Stage - 4
Napoli 0 - 0 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
50' Amir Rrahmani
65' ↓ M. Politano ↑David Neres
↓ J. Bahoya ↑A. Knauff 65'
74' ↓ S. Lobotka ↑N. Lang
↓ H. Larsson ↑E. Skhiri 79'
Michael Zetterer 89'
↓ N. Brown ↑A. Amenda 90'+3
↓ F. Chaibi ↑M. Dahoud 90'+3
90'+6 Miguel Gutiérrez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
V. Milinkovic-Savic 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
G. Di Lorenzo 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
79
Passes
10
Duels
A. Rrahmani
MAGNET
117
Activity
117
Activity
109
Passes
8
Duels
A. Buongiorno 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
M. Gutierrez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
F. Anguissa
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
58
Passes
13
Duels
S. Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
S. McTominay 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
M. Politano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
R. Hojlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Elmas
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
BENCH
N. Contini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Ferrante
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
M. Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Beukema
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Vergara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Neres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
G. Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
M. Zetterer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
R. Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Koch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Theate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Brown
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
M. Gotze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Larsson
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
F. Chaibi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
J. Burkardt
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
J. Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
J. Grahl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaua Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
A. Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Dahoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Doan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Batshuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/2023 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 21/02/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 2 | Napoli | UEFA Champions League | Deutsche Bank Park |
15/03/2023
21/02/2023
Napoli Win
Eintracht Frankfurt Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +11
P: 4 GD: +10
P: 4 GD: +7
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +8
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: +2
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 4 GD: -1
P: 4 GD: -5
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -3
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 4 GD: -7
P: 4 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -8
P: 4 GD: -9
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 8 GD: +19
P: 8 GD: +14
P: 8 GD: +12
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +7
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +6
P: 8 GD: +9
P: 8 GD: +8
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +10
P: 8 GD: +4
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: +2
P: 8 GD: -4
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -8
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -2
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -3
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 8 GD: -6
P: 8 GD: -9
P: 8 GD: -13
P: 8 GD: -11
P: 8 GD: -14
P: 8 GD: -13
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Defensive Stalemate Leaves Both Teams Gasping for Goals
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 7/100. With both Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli clinging to survival hopes in the Champions League, this 0-0 deadlock at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona represents a missed opportunity neither can afford.
Napoli's Possession Paradox
The hosts controlled the tempo from kickoff, monopolising 64% possession and forcing Frankfurt into a reactive shell. Napoli unleashed 18 shots—11 from inside the box—yet the Intensity rarely translated into clear-cut chances. Amir Rrahmani anchored the Napoli defence with a commanding 7.7 rating, but his teammates couldn't find the breakthrough at the other end. The expected goals told the damning story: Napoli's 1.85 xG versus Frankfurt's 0.36 revealed a team that created without converting. Five corners yielded nothing. Three shots on target proved insufficient against Frankfurt's resolute rearguard.
Frankfurt's Fortress Holds
Robin Koch orchestrated a defensive masterclass for the visitors, earning a 7.6 rating despite facing relentless pressure. Frankfurt's 36% possession was a deliberate sacrifice—they sat deep, compact, and suffocating. Just seven total shots, but three found the target, keeping Napoli's goalkeeper honest. The German side's goal difference of -4 reflects a season on the brink, and this point, hard-earned through defensive discipline, felt like a victory. Koch's positioning and reading of the game neutralised Napoli's attacking ambitions repeatedly.
The Balance Shifts Nowhere
Miguel Gutiérrez provided attacking thrust from the left with two key passes, yet Napoli's final ball consistently let them down. Frankfurt's counter-press limited space, forcing rushed decisions. Both teams entered this match with identical records—1 win, 1 draw, 2 losses—and leave with identical points (4). The Stakes couldn't have been higher: a loss would have deepened the crisis. Instead, a stalemate leaves both clinging to hope but demanding answers.
Key Questions
Why couldn't Napoli convert their dominance?
Frankfurt's defensive structure, anchored by Koch, neutralised Napoli's attacking threat. Poor finishing and lack of precision in the final third cost them dearly.
What does this point mean for Frankfurt's survival hopes?
Crucial. At 4 points from 4 games, Frankfurt needs wins. A point away at a superior opponent keeps their campaign alive but demands immediate improvement.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation in Naples as European Survival Beckons
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 17/100. This is a clash of precarious positions where a loss could effectively extinguish the playoff hopes for either side in this year's continental campaign.
The Setup
As the UEFA Champions League league stage reaches its fourth matchday on November 04, 2025, the pressure has reached a boiling point. Napoli enters this fixture sitting in 23rd place—barely clinging to the final playoff spots—while Eintracht Frankfurt finds themselves submerged in 30th after a disastrous run of results. The Stakes could not be higher; for the visitors, anything less than a victory at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona could mathematically distance them from the top-24 cutoff. Napoli's Form has been a volatile mix of wins and losses, but their home advantage remains a critical factor in their quest to climb toward the top 8.
Key Battle
Without individual stars dominating the statistical charts, this match will be decided by the collective Balance of the midfield units. Napoli’s engine room must dictate the tempo to prevent the German side from finding their rhythm. The visiting back line has conceded 16 goals in their opening six matches, suggesting a vulnerability that the home side's attacking transitions are perfectly designed to exploit. Success for Frankfurt depends entirely on their ability to withstand early pressure and strike on the counter-attack, a tactic that has defined their best European nights.
Our Prediction
The tactical narrative points toward a cagey affair where the first goal dictates the entire script. Napoli will likely dominate possession, forced to take risks to secure their position in the knockout bracket. Expect a narrow 2-1 victory for the Italian hosts, as their superior technical Stars in the final third should eventually break down a Frankfurt defense that has struggled for consistency throughout this competition. The visitors will fight, but the atmosphere in Naples will ultimately carry the home side over the line.