Eintracht Frankfurt's Conference League journey doesn't end just yet. They've drawn Belgian top-tier side Royale Union Saint-Gilloise for the play-offs, scheduled for February 15 and 22. This revelation came after the draw in Nyon on Monday.
Eintracht, who finished as runners-up in their group and missed out on an automatic slot in the round of 16, now have a mountain to climb. The German team will start off at home, hosting the leaders of the Jupiler Pro League, and then visit Brussels for the second leg.
Last season, Royal Union eliminated 1. FC Union Berlin in the Europa League round of 16. However, their campaign came to an end when they were defeated by Bayer Leverkusen in the quarter-finals. So, Eintracht will be well aware of their opponents' abilities.
Unfortunately, I can't provide you with the predicted outcomes or detailed past performances of these two teams in their Conference League play-off matches. The sources I have on hand focus mainly on Ajax and Royale Union Saint-Gilloise's Europa League encounters.
In the Europa League, Ajax are predicted to win against Royale Union with a 66.95% probability, according to Sportytrader's algorithm. Ajax has been in impressive form, winning their last five matches and their last six home fixtures without a loss. On the other hand, Royale Union has struggled away from home in the Europa League, losing three of their four matches there.
So, while Eintracht faces a tough test against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, they know they've got home advantage in their back pocket for the second leg. However, they can't rest on those laurels and must be ready to give it their all in Brussels a week later.
[1] The percentage probabilities are referenced from Sportytrader, a website that provides sports prediction information. This data acts as an example and may not necessarily reflect the actual probability of the teams winning.
