Last year the circumstances were also very special in the EL. This year they are in a neat 4th place in the league, and the differences with the teams above and below are minimal. They could therefore still be 2nd in this competition. It is the club with the most self-confidence after Bayern Munich. Because how much confidence should you have if you have wintered in the Cl and that you are also the current title holder of the EL?
For the second position in the Bundesliga it is still very possible for Frankfurt in terms of getting it. But for the Champions League, I see Frankfurt getting a very tough opponent this season, namely Napoli who have never lost this season in Serie A. So Frankfurt has a very tough task this season, especially in the Champions League because Frankfurt needs to really focused and consistent in order to beat Napoli in the Champions League this season.
I think top 4 is a likely finish for sure, but second position I still nominate Dortmund there. They seem like they are working to fix some things and get some players in January transfer window, and I am guessing that they will play a lot better and could be second. UCL on the other hand I agree that Napaoli is a much better team this year, and they will probably win.
It's not going to be so easy as to just make it work for them, there is a chance we may not end up with a good game for Napoli as well, just because they haven't lost doesn't mean they won't, if Frankfurt plays right, they do have a chance to win this game and shock the entire world as well.
In Bundesliga, I have to say that Frankfurt has improved recently. At least they are performing better than what they have done in the last season. They are in a very reachable position for second place. And if they continue playing well, I believe that they have a very good chance of finishing in the second position. The problem is they will have to improve their defense. They have just conceded too many goals this season. If they can continue scoring in the same way, and if they are also able to defend a little better, I think they have a good chance of finishing in the second position on the table.
In the Champions League, yes I agreed Napoli is going to be a very hard opponent. Napoli is playing very well this season. It is going to be hard for Frankfurt to beat Napoli.