Tottenham Hotspur host Qarabag in their opening league phase fixture in 2024-25 UEFA Europa League.
Victory could see Tottenham or Qarabag climb into the top eight spots, which would guarantee passage to the Round of 16 come end of the league phase.
Team News
Tottenham have no fresh injury concerns to report following their comeback Premier League win over Brentford.
Wilson Odobert (thigh) and Richarlison (unspecified) remain sidelined.
Qarabag have no injury issues but Kevin Medina is suspended for this match, after he was sent off in their Champions League Play-Off loss to Dinamo Zagreb.
When is Kick-Off?
Tottenham host Qarabag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Thursday 26 September at 8pm BST, live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK.
Stat Attack
- Tottenham have won both of their two previous meetings against Qarabag (W2).
- Qarabag lost 3-1 on their only previous visit to Tottenham in September 2015, although this is their first trip to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Out of Tottenham’s three previous goalscorers against Qarabag, only Son Heung-min remains in North London with Erik Lamela and Harry Kane having since left.
- Tottenham have met no other Azerbaijan-based club other than Qarabag across all UEFA competitions.
- Qarabag have lost all three previous away trips to London-based English opposition in all UEFA competitions (L3).
Prediction
Having quickly conceded to Brentford last weekend just seconds into their clash, Tottenham could of easily imploded but they instead upped the intensity and were more clinical so this is a chance to build upon that recovery performance.
Qarabag meanwhile will surely view this as a free hit given their poor away record in London, which could make them dangerous if can target Spurs’ shaky defence early doors.
I however don’t see that happening and this should be an one-sided outcome.
Prediction: Tottenham 3-0 Qarabag
Result: Tottenham 3-0 Qarabag