Tottenham v Elfsborg

Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs side are looking to recover from a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Leicester, their third loss in 4 matches. This slump has left Tottenham languishing in 15th place in the Premier League. However, Spurs’ European form has been more encouraging, with the London club sitting 6th in the group on 14 points from 7 matches. Their thrilling 3-2 victory over Hoffenheim last time out was a much-needed boost for morale.

Swedish side Elfsborg, who are currently 20th in the standings on just 10 points, will travel as clear underdogs. The visitors have struggled defensively, conceding 10 goals in their last 3 European away games. For Spurs, a win here would ensure automatic qualification to the next round, adding extra motivation to seal the points at home.

⭐ Tottenham v Elfsborg Best Bet

Brazilian forward Richarlison’s return from injury has been a significant positive for Spurs. Since his comeback, he has shown sharpness and hunger in front of goal, scoring twice in just 155 minutes across 3 appearances. His most recent goal came in Tottenham’s weekend defeat to Leicester, where he showcased his ability to capitalise on defensive errors.

Given Richarlison’s knack for finding space and Postecoglou’s likely decision to start him to regain full fitness, he is well-placed to exploit Elfsborg’s defensive vulnerabilities. The Swedish side has conceded 10 goals in their last 3 European away matches, making Richarlison a prime candidate to add to his tally. Backing him to score at 1.91 offers excellent value in this matchup.

👕 Tottenham v Elfsborg Predicted XI

🔍 Tottenham v Elfsborg Players to Watch

🟡 Niklas Hult

Elfsborg midfielder Niklas Hult is a strong contender to commit at least one foul in this clash, with odds of 1.53 providing solid value. Holt averages 1.06 fouls per European match, but his recent form indicates a higher propensity to infringe.

He has committed fouls in six of his last seven appearances, totaling 12 during this stretch. Spurs’ high possession style and players like Richarlison, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski—who are adept at drawing fouls—are likely to force Holt into multiple defensive errors. For additional value, backing Hult to commit at least two fouls at 3.30 is worth considering, given the intensity Tottenham is expected to bring.

⚪ Pedro Porro

Pedro Porro has been one of Spurs’ standout performers this season. The Portuguese fullback thrives in Postecoglou’s attacking system, averaging 1.67 shots per game. Porro’s offensive intent was evident in Tottenham’s recent loss to Leicester, where he registered 5 shots on goal.

He has recorded multiple shots in 4 of his last 7 matches, amassing 13 attempts during this period. Against Elfsborg’s shaky defense, Porro’s overlapping runs and tendency to shoot from distance make him a solid pick for 2+ shots at 1.36.

📂 Tottenham v Elfsborg Cheat Sheet

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💻 Tottenham v Elfsborg Form and Tactics

Tottenham are expected to dominate this clash against a weaker Elfsborg side. Spurs boast superior attacking statistics, averaging more goals (2.06 to 1.18), shots (13.71 to 4.91), attempts on target (5.57 to 2.09), and corners (6.91 to 2.95) than their Swedish opponents.

With Spurs controlling possession (projected at over 60%) and Elfsborg struggling to cope with sustained pressure, Tottenham’s front-foot style will likely overwhelm the visitors. Elfsborg’s discipline will also be tested, as they average 2.09 cards per game compared to Spurs’ 1.80. Expect a one-sided affair with Spurs dominating all key metrics.

This could make for an enticing tactical battle given Inter’s proficiency at playing around and evading high-presses.

🏁 Tottenham v Elfsborg Ref Watch

• Referee - Sebastian Gishamer
• Harrington has distributed 29 cards in his last 5 matches, an average of 5.8 cards per game.
• He has brandished 5 red cards in his last 3 matches.
• There has been an average of 24.2 fouls per game during his last 10 games.

📺 How to Watch Tottenham v Elfsborg in the Europa League

📅 When is Tottenham v Elfsborg? / Thursday, 30th January 2025, 20:00
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🟨 …And who is the referee for Tottenham v Elfsborg? / Sebastian Gishamer 🇦🇹

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