Tottenham vs Qarabag Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Matchday 1 of the UEL is set to be underway

Tottenham Hotspur will begin their European campaign with a home clash against FK Qarabag on Friday. It will be their first match in a new look Europa League. Spurs have had a mixed start to their Premier League campaign having won two, lost two and drawn one so far this season. They will be eyeing an opportunity to break their trophyless run and go the distance this time around.

FK Qarabag on the other hand will not be a tough nut to crack. They are among the best teams in Azerbaijan having won the last five league titles. The Blue and Whites come into this game on the back of five wins in their last six league games. Moreover, they reached the final play-off round of the Champions League before coming into the Europa League.

Kick Off

Thursday, September 26, 8 pm BST

Friday, September 27, 12:30 AM IST

Form

Tottenham Hotspur (in all competitions): W-W-L-L-W

FK Qarabag (in all competitions): W-W-W-L-L

Players to watch 

Son Heung-min (Tottenham Hotspur)

The South Korean international has been the most consistent performer for the Spurs and has become a household in London. Son is Tottenham’s highest goal contributor this season with two goals and assists each. The skipper will have to shoulder the responsibility to guide his side past FK Qarabag in their first Europa League clash.

Leandro Andrade (FK Qarabag)

The 25-year-old midfielder will be the man to watch out for FK Qarabag. He has dropped in good performances so far this season and is expected to bring the same intensity and energy into the game against the Spurs. The Cape Verde international has found the back of the net three times and also created multiple chances with his playmaking abilities.

Match facts

• Harry Kane was on the scoresheet the last time these two sides came up against each other
• Spurs have never lost a game against FK Qarabag
• FK Qarabag have scored 17 goals so far this season across all competitions

Tottenham Hotspur vs FK Qarabag: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Tottenham Hotspur to win – 3/20 by WilliamHill
• Tip 2: Son to score anytime – 11/10 by Skybet
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – 4/5 by UNIBET

Injury & Team News

Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are both sidelined for Spurs. At the same time, Qarabag are expected to have a fully fit squad available for selection.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 2

Tottenham Hotspur wins – 2

FK Qarabag wins – 0

Draws – 0

Predicted Lineup 

Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Vicario (GK); Pedro, Romero, Micky, Udogie; Rodrigo, Kulusevski, James; Johnson, Solanke, Son

FK Qarabag predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kochalski; Silva, Mustafazada, Huseynov, Cafarquilyev; Andrade, Romao; Bayramov, Benzia, Zoubir; Viera

Prediction for Tottenham Hotspur vs FK Qarabag

It will be an entertaining clash between two strong teams in Europe. Although FK Qarabag will present a tough fight, Tottenham should be able to pull off a win at home. 

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 FK Qarabag

Telecast for Tottenham Hotspur vs FK Qarabag

India – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

UK –TNT Sports

US –  fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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