Tottenham Hotspur will host Qarabağ on September 26, 2024, in the Europa League group stage, with both teams eager to start their campaigns with a win. Tottenham will be looking to put their recent European disappointments behind them, while Qarabağ is hoping to build on their strong form in Europe last season. The match at White Hart Lane promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams aim for victory.
Tottenham's Up-and-Down Season
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Tottenham Hotspur’s start to the Premier League season has been a mixed bag. After an unbeaten start that included a 1-1 draw with Leicester and a 4-0 victory over Everton, the team suffered setbacks with losses to Newcastle United and Arsenal. However, Spurs bounced back with a 3-1 win over Brentford, showing resilience after going down early in the match.
Sitting in 10th place in the Premier League, Tottenham is still finding its feet under new manager Ange Postecoglou. With a tough fixture against Manchester United coming up, Postecoglou may rotate his squad for the Europa League clash, but Tottenham will still aim to secure a strong result against Qarabağ.
Qarabağ’s European Ambitions
Qarabağ has been one of the standout teams in Azerbaijani football in recent years, and their performances in European competition have improved significantly. Last season, they reached the Europa League Round of 16, where they were eliminated by Bayer Leverkusen after leading 2-0 in both legs but failing to hold on.
Despite their struggles against English teams in the past, Qarabağ will approach this game with confidence. They have never beaten a Premier League side, but their form in Azerbaijan and their experience in European competition give them hope of achieving a result.
Expected Lineups and Key Players
Tottenham is expected to field a rotated squad for this match, with players like Guglielmo Vicario, Archie Gray, and Dominic Solanke likely to feature. Solanke, who recently scored his first goal for Spurs, will be keen to add to his tally, while Timo Werner’s pace will be a constant threat to Qarabağ’s defense.
Qarabağ, meanwhile, will rely on the creativity of Abdellah Zoubir and the finishing of Patrick to trouble Tottenham’s defense. Júlio Romão and Aleksey Isayev will be key figures in midfield, as they look to contain Tottenham’s attacks and create opportunities on the counter.
Match Prediction
Tottenham Hotspur will go into this game as favorites, but they must not underestimate Qarabağ, who have shown they can compete with strong European sides. Dominic Solanke and Timo Werner will be key players for Spurs, while Zoubir will be Qarabağ’s main threat.
Ultimately, Tottenham’s superior quality and home advantage should see them come away with a 3-1 victory, securing three important points in their Europa League campaign.
Fans can watch the match live on AMZFutbol, with all the drama and excitement from White Hart Lane.
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