UEFA Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur VS Qarabag Prediction

UEFA Europa League - Tottenham Hotspur VS Qarabag
Match Time: 27-09-2024 03:00 Friday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Tottenham enters this Europa League match with a mixed start to their Premier League campaign under the management of Ange Postecoglou. Sitting mid-table with two defeats in their opening five matches, they recently boosted their spirits with a 3-1 win over Brentford. However, Spurs will be without Cuti Romero due to suspension, and both Richarlison and Odobert are sidelined with injuries. Given their upcoming fixture against Manchester United, Postecoglou is likely to rotate the squad, possibly fielding a less experienced lineup.

Under the long-term leadership of Gurban Gurbanov, Qarabag remains a dominant force in Azerbaijani football and has consistently made their presence felt in European competitions. Despite being the underdogs, Qarabag has shown resilience, notably eliminating Braga from the Europa League last season and giving Bayer Xabi Alonso a tough challenge. The team travels to London without significant injury concerns, which could help them capitalize on any opportunity against a potentially rotated Spurs side.

Head-to-Head
Tottenham and Qarabag have faced each other before in the 2015/16 Europa League group stage. Tottenham emerged victorious in both encounters, winning 3-1 and 1-0, with Son Heung-min, now a key player for Spurs, scoring in each match.

Prediction
While Tottenham is favored to win, Qarabag's ability to score and their recent performances in Europe suggest they could pose a threat. Tottenham's defensive setup might allow Qarabag chances to score, in line with Qarabag's record of both teams scoring in their last six Europa League matches. The prediction is for both teams to find the net. The match is also expected to feature over 9.5 corners, reflecting Tottenham's recent trend in their matches. A 3-1 victory for Tottenham is anticipated, with both teams likely to score.

Pick: Both Teams To Score - Yes