Ange Postecoglou’s attacking philosophy and defensive struggles have made Spurs a high-scoring team this season, averaging an impressive 3.51 goals per game. Tottenham have scored 2.06 goals per match but also conceded 1.46, with 4 of their last 6 games seeing at least 3 goals. Their defensive vulnerabilities, combined with a strong attacking unit, have produced thrilling encounters.

On the other hand, Elfsborg bring their own attacking intent but have shown frailties at the back. The Swedish side average 2.6 goals per game, with their last 3 European away fixtures producing at least 3 goals, conceding a worrying 10 during this period. Both teams’ scoring trends and defensive issues make over 2.5 goals a reliable pick at 1.36.

Pedro Porro has been a standout performer for Spurs this season, shining under Postecoglou’s attacking system. The Portuguese full back’s offensive intent is central to Tottenham’s approach, and he averages 1.67 shots per game.

Porro is coming off a particularly active display against Leicester, where he recorded 5 shots in a disappointing home defeat. He has managed at least 2 shots in 4 of his last 7 matches, amassing 13 attempts during this period. Facing Elfsborg’s shaky defence, Porro’s overlapping runs and willingness to shoot from range make this bet a solid option at 1.36.

Elfsborg midfielder Timothy Ouma is a strong candidate to commit a foul in this clash. Spurs’ aggressive style of play results in them drawing an average of 12.18 fouls per game, and Elfsborg’s recent European record backs this trend, with the Swedish side committing 51 fouls in their last 4 continental matches.

Ouma has been a consistent offender, committing at least 1 foul in each of his last 6 European starts and totalling 10 fouls in this period. With Spurs likely dominating possession, Ouma’s defensive responsibilities will increase, making this a likely outcome.

Elfsborg’s Niklus Hult offers great value at 1.53 to commit at least 1 foul against Spurs. Hult averages 1.06 fouls per European match and has been a consistent offender lately, committing fouls in 6 of his last 7 appearances in the competition.

Over this period, he has tallied 12 fouls, demonstrating his physical approach in midfield. Spurs, who win an average of 12.18 fouls per game, are likely to force Hult into defensive errors, making this a strong bet given the odds of 1.53.

Sebastian Holmén’s foul line at 1.53 is a tempting option given Spurs’ high rate of drawing fouls. While the Elfsborg defender averages 0.59 fouls per 90 minutes, he has committed fouls in each of his last 3 European starts, totalling 5 during this period.

With Tottenham likely to dominate possession and put Holmén under constant pressure, his tendency to make fouls in physical encounters aligns well with Spurs’ average of 12 fouls won per game.

Niklus Hult’s recent form suggests he’s well placed to exceed his average of 1.06 fouls per European match. He has committed fouls in 6 of his last 7 games, with multiple fouls in 4 of those fixtures, accumulating 12 fouls over this stretch.

Tottenham’s ability to draw 12.53 fouls per game could force Holt into further infractions, especially with their relentless attacking play and players such as Richarlison, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski with a fantastic record of winning fouls. At odds of 3.40, backing Hult to commit at least 2 fouls represents fantastic value given the circumstances.

Dejan Kulusevski is an excellent pick to be fouled in this game at 1.25. The Swedish winger thrives in 1-on-1 situations, drawing an average of 1.46 fouls per game this season. He has been fouled in each of his last 3 matches, multiple times in fact.

Against a physical Elfsborg side eager to contain Spurs’ dynamic attack, Kulusevski’s trickery and direct play are likely to make him a prime target.

Richarlison’s return from injury has been a welcome boost for Spurs, and he looks primed to find the net against Elfsborg. The Brazilian forward has scored twice in just 155 minutes across 3 appearances since his return, including the opener in their weekend defeat to Leicester.

With Postecoglou expected to start Richarlison to build his match fitness, his sharpness in the box and ability to capitalise on defensive errors make him a strong contender to score. Elfsborg’s leaky defence, which has conceded 10 goals in their last 3 European away matches, further increases the likelihood of Richarlison adding to his tally and scoring for Spurs here.