Tottenham vs Qarabag FK: Preview & Prediction

NaijaSport247 09/26/2024

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Tottenham Hotspur will kick off their UEFA Europa League campaign on Thursday night as they host Qarabag FK at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Spurs head into this clash following back-to-back wins against Coventry City and Brentford, but they’ve had a somewhat underwhelming start to the season by their standards. With the home advantage, Tottenham will be eager to build momentum and begin their European journey positively, especially as they aim to contend for the Europa League title this season. The home fans will expect a dominant performance from their side, who are clearly the favorites in this matchup.

Qarabag FK, on the other hand, are in solid form, having won their last three games. After overcoming a rough patch earlier in the season, they’ll be looking to disrupt Spurs’ plans and carry their confidence into this fixture. While Tottenham are the stronger team on paper, Qarabag will be determined to spring a surprise and make the contest a tough one.

Tottenham vs Qarabag FK Team News & Tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

Probable Lineup (4-3-3): Forster; Gray, Dragusin, Davies, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Bergvall; Johnson, Solanke, Werner

Tottenham vs Qarabag FK: Preview & Prediction

Qarabag FK

Probable Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kochalski; Matheus da Silva, Mustafazada, B Huseynov, Cafarquliyev; Romao, Patrick Andrade; Leandro Andrade, Benzia, Zoubir; Juninho

Tottenham vs Qarabag FK: Preview & Prediction

Key Stats:

Tottenham have won just 2 of their last 6 matches in all competitions.
Qarabag have secured 3 wins from their last 6 matches in all competitions.
Tottenham have conceded at least one goal in 5 of their last 6 games.
Qarabag have also conceded at least one goal in 5 of their last 6 matches.
Qarabag have lost all 6 of their previous encounters against English clubs.

Player to Watch

Dominic Solanke

Tottenham’s striker is the key player to watch in this matchup. Dominic Solanke, who has had a mixed start to life at his new club, will be eager to kick off a goalscoring spree. After netting against Brentford in his last outing, the English forward will be aiming to make an impact on the European stage as well. His physicality, movement, and ability to link up play could cause significant problems for Qarabag’s defense, making him a crucial figure in Spurs’ attack.