Tottenham vs Qarabag Prediction 26 Sep 2024

⚽ Europa League - League phase - Round 1 Preview

📅 26 Sep 2024

⏰ 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)

Tottenham heads into their return to European football under immense pressure, with expectations high for a successful campaign after being tipped by bookmakers alongside Manchester United as favorites to lift the UEFA Europa League trophy. Manager Ange Postecoglou has confidently expressed his belief in delivering success in his second year at a club. Despite missing key defender Cristian Romero due to suspension, Spurs are determined to make a strong start at home, where they have been unbeaten in 13 UEFA matches (W11, D2) since 2020/21, excluding a forfeited Europa Conference League match against Rennes.

Qarabağ, defending champions of the Azerbaijan Premier League, are entering their ninth Europa League group stage since 2014/15. With last season’s historic run to the Round of 16 under their belt, they’ve proven to be a resilient side under long-term coach Qurban Qurbanov, who has over 170 UEFA games of experience. Notably, Qarabağ has performed better away from home in European competition, winning seven away matches compared to five at home since last season. While facing Tottenham will be a significant challenge, their stunning 4-2 win away to Braga in the knockout stages last year shows they can deliver underdog upsets.

Where to watch Tottenham vs Qarabag?

📺 Link to watch Tottenham vs Qarabag Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Son Heung-min (Tottenham): The South Korean forward has scored 29 goals in ten seasons of UEFA competition, including a first-half brace in Tottenham’s 3-1 victory over Qarabağ in the 2015/16 Europa League.
• Juninho (Qarabağ): Qarabağ’s star striker netted six goals in six Champions League preliminary round matches, making him a crucial player in their attacking setup.

⚡️Match Facts:

• Tottenham is unbeaten in their last 13 UEFA home matches (W11, D2) since 2020/21.
• Qarabağ has won more European away games (7) than home games (5) since the start of last season.
• Qarabağ’s last 13 competitive matches and 13 of Tottenham’s last 14 ended with a winner.

💡 Tottenham vs Qarabag Prediction

Tottenham’s strong home record and European pedigree make them clear favorites in this clash. While Qarabağ has shown the ability to pull off surprises, Spurs’ attacking firepower, led by Son Heung-min, should be enough to secure a 2-0 victory. Qarabağ’s defensive resilience will be tested, but Tottenham's momentum and home advantage will likely prove too much for the visitors.

Tottenham vs Qarabag Betting Tips

• Tottenham to win
• Under 2.5 goals
• Son Heung-min to score anytime