Europa League : Tottenham vs Elfsborg prediction, live stream and lineups

The Europa League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Elfsborg presents an intriguing matchup, particularly given the contrasting circumstances surrounding both teams. Tottenham, currently grappling with inconsistent performances in the Premier League, is still regarded as the favorite due to their formidable home record in European competitions . Despite this advantage, injuries to key players such as James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario may hinder their overall performance. This situation creates a precarious environment for Spurs as they seek to regain momentum on home soil.

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.

In terms of squad news, Tottenham's injury woes remain significant. However, manager Postecoglou has confirmed the availability of Mikey Moore, Pape Matar Sarr, and Yves Bissouma for the clash against Elfsborg. Unfortunately, Guglielmo Vicario is still sidelined, and January signing Antonin Kinsky is ineligible to participate, while Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Destiny Udogie will also miss the match due to injury.

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Postecoglou noted that Djed Spence and Sergio Reguilon should return in time for the weekend's fixture against Brentford, but both players will not feature against Elfsborg. Additionally, James Maddison is out for several weeks with a calf strain, while forwards Timo Werner, Wilson Odobert, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson are also unavailable due to injuries.

Tottenham Hotspur possible starting lineup: Austin; Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray; Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Son, Moore

Elfsborg possible starting lineup: Petterson; Buhari, Holmen, Yegbe; Hedlund, B. Zeneli, Ouma, Hult; A. Zeneli, Abdullai, Rapp

Confidence is hardly high for Spurs right now following the dismal weekend defeat to Leicester City, with pressure increasing on Ange Postecoglou in the dugout. Injuries have exacerbated their issues and the heat is rising in north London.

Elfsborg's regular league season finished in November and the Swedish side have only been playing Europa League matches and friendlies since. Successive wins in Europe mean they can still reach the knockout phase, even if a top eight finish is now impossible.

In terms of predicted lineups, Tottenham is expected to field Brandon Austin in goal alongside a mix of seasoned players eager for redemption . Conversely, Elfsborg must rely on their strategic acumen and tactical discipline to counteract Spurs' attacking prowess. While predictions remain uncertain regarding the match outcome, it is clear that both teams have significant stakes in this encounter as they vie for progression in the Europa League.

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Sarah H