UEFA Champions League Gameweek 4
Napoli 0 - 0 FT Eintracht Frankfurt
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Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Manchester City
5-3
Sunderland
⚡ Intensity
100
⚖️ Balance
91
🏆 Stakes
67
🎲 Upset
0
Eight goals, hat-trick heroics, pure chaos.
Futmetrix Verdict
100
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Atletico Madrid
2-1
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
60
A chaotic derby flips Madrid's hierarchy.
Futmetrix Verdict
58
FT
Sun, Sep 20
Deportivo La Coruna
1-1
Real Betis
⚡ Intensity
43
⚖️ Balance
44
🏆 Stakes
56
🎲 Upset
37
Late drama denies Betis away victory.
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'
↓ F. Chaibi ↑M. Dahoud 90'+3
↓ N. Brown ↑A. Amenda 90'+3
90'+6 Miguel Gutiérrez
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Napoli
Goalkeepers
Vanja Milinković-Savić 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Giovanni Di Lorenzo 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
79
Passes
10
Duels
Amir Rrahmani
MAGNET
117
Activity
117
Activity
109
Passes
8
Duels
Alessandro Buongiorno 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Miguel Gutiérrez 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
42%
Pass Acc
Stanislav Lobotka
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
74
Entry
Scott McTominay 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Matteo Politano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Rasmus Højlund
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eljif Elmas
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
46%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Nikita Contini 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arda Yazıcı
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mathías Olivera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sam 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
Antonio 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
Giuseppe Ambrosino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noa Lang
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eintracht Frankfurt
Goalkeepers
Michael Zetterer 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Rasmus Kristensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pharrell Collins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robin Koch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Arthur Theate
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nathaniel Brown
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
7
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Mario Götze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Larsson
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Farès Chaïbi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Jonathan Burkardt
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
BENCH
Jens Grahl
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kauã Santos
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aurèle Amenda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélio Buta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ellyes Skhiri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mahmoud Dahoud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ritsu Dōan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Timothy Chandler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ansgar Knauff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elye Wahi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michy Batshuayi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2023 | Napoli | 3 - 0 | Eintracht Frankfurt | UEFA Champions League | Stadio Diego Armando Maradona |
| 02/21/2023 | Eintracht Frankfurt | 0 - 2 | Napoli | UEFA Champions League | Deutsche Bank Park |
03/15/2023
02/21/2023
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
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Napoli
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Eintracht Frankfurt
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Desperation in Naples as European Survival Beckons
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 16/100. 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.