Auckland FC vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview - prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly

These clubs are going to face one another for the first time!

The A-League side Auckland FC are all set to battle it out against the Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur. It is going to be a pre-season friendly contest. This will be an entertaining contest to watch and will take place at Eden Park.

The Black Knights are currently without a manager by their side. They will be in action for the first time since May 2026. After defeating Sydney FC in the final, Auckland FC went on to secure the A-League Men’s championship at the end of the 2025-26 season.

They will be eager to continue with the same momentum in their upcoming friendly contest. Going up against an English top-division club will be a tough affair for them. But being at home will surely be an advantage for them.

Tottenham Hotspur have already initiated their preparations for their upcoming campaign. They barely managed to stay alive in the English Premier League. It will be interesting to see their performances under Roberto De Zerbi during the 2026-27 season.

The Spurs are coming in after securing a 1-0 win against a newly promoted EFL League One side, Milton Keynes Dons Football Club. They will be eager to keep their positive momentum alive.

Kick-off:

• Location: Auckland, New Zealand
• Stadium: Eden Park
• Date: Sunday, July 26
• Kick-off Time: 08:30 AM IST/ 03:00 AM GMT (Saturday, July 25; 10:30 PM ET/ 07:30 PM PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: Not in use

Players to Watch

Cameron Howieson (Auckland)

Cameron Howieson is going to play a crucial part for Auckland FC in their pre-season game against the Lillywhites. He scored the match-winning goal for his club in the A-League final against Sydney FC. Howieson can control the midfield well and has surely been capable in the final third for his side.

Mateus Fernandes (Tottenham)

The 22-year-old is the latest signing for Tottenham Hotspur. He was part of the squad in the previous friendly clash. He helped his side take the lead in the early moments of the game.

Mateus Fernandes’ goal decided the game eventually, with the Spurs securing a 1-0 win. He will yet again play an important role in controlling the game for the Premier League side.

Match Facts

• Auckland FC are on a five-match unbeaten run.
• Tottenham Hotspur secured a clean sheet in their last game.
• This will be the first-ever clash between these clubs.

Betting tips & Odds

• Tottenham Hotspur to win @3/11 Unibet
• Dominic Solanke to score @10/11 SkyBet
• Goals under 3.5 @10/11 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Auckland FC will be there with all their squad members set to be in action.

Stars like Pedro Porro, Djed Spence and Marcos Senesi will miss out due to World Cup involvement. Mohamed Kudus is injured and will not be in action for Tottenham Hotspur.

Head-to-head

Matches played: 0

Auckland (wins): 0

Tottenham (wins): 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Auckland FC predicted XI (5-3-2)

Woud (GK); Sakai, Vicelich, Carey, Pijnaker, Elliot; Howieson, Bayliss, Gallegos; Brook, Cosgrove

Tottenham predicted XI (4-2-3-1)

Kinsky (GK); Gray, Van Hecke, Davies, Robertson; Fernandes, Tonali; Yang, Gallagher, Tel; Solanke

Match prediction

Auckland FC are coming in after a brilliant season. Being at home will only work as an advantage for them. The Spurs are surely going to have a slight edge due to their better squad quality.

Tottenham might come out on top to secure a win against the Black Knights in their upcoming friendly outing.

Prediction: Auckland 0-2 Tottenham

Telecast Details

Fans will be able to view the game live on SPURSPLAY, Tottenham Hotspur’s subscription‑based streaming service.

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