Tottenham are tonight against Elfsborg, aiming to seal a spot in the Europa League last 16 stage.
Ange Postecoglou’s side are certain of a playoff spot after Spurs beat Hoffenheim last week, but could really do with avoiding a two-legged tie in February by finishing in the top eight of the Europa League table.
A point should be enough but Spurs will be expected to beat a team who lie in 20th place and have just lost their best player in Michael Baidoo to Championship side Plymouth Argyle.
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Spurs face three away games after this, one in each of the Premier League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup. A resounding win in front of their home fans would prove a perfect tonic.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Tottenham vs Elfsborg is scheduled for an 8pm GMT kick-off today, Thursday, January 30, 2025.
The match will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Elfsborg
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports.
Live stream: Fans can catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.
Tottenham vs Elfsborg team news
Spurs’ injury woes have somewhat improved with Richarlison being passed fit after being forced off early against Leicester. Pape Matar Sarr is also expected to be “OK” after Ange Postecoglou confirmed the midfielder should not have played during the loss on Sunday.
Brandon Austin will again play in goal with Antonin Kinsky ineligible, sitting out the game along with Djed Spence and Sergio Reguilon. Will Lankshear could get the nod up front, though Heung-min Son is the more obvious choice to lead the line despite being clearly in need of a rest.
James Maddison has been ruled out of the game for Tottenham, although Micky van de Ven is back in Spurs training. Cristian Romero has been back in training for a week too but is unlikely to be risked.
Dominic Solanke, Brennan Johnson, Timo Werner, Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario and Wilson Odobert are sidelined.
Tottenham vs Elfsborg prediction
Injury crisis or not, anything less than a win would be considered another nadir for Spurs this season. Postecoglou’s side will again be down to their bare bones, but there is enough quality - tired or not - to see off the fifth-best team in Sweden.
Spurs will hope to build a comfortable lead in the first half so Postecoglou can rest some of his exhausted players ahead of a trip to Brentford on Sunday.
Spurs to win, 2-0.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
This is the first competitive meeting between the two teams.
Tottenham vs Elfsborg match odds
Tottenham to win: 2/11
Draw: 6/1
Elfsborg to win: 12/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
