Tottenham vs Slavia Prague Preview Predictions Team News Betting Tips and Odds
The Champions League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Slavia Prague is set for Tuesday, December 9, at 8 PM GMT. The venue for this highly anticipated match is the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Both teams have something to prove, with Tottenham hoping to improve their standing in the group phase.
Current Standings and Team Performance
As of now, Tottenham sits in 16th place in the Champions League standings, just three points away from breaking into the top eight. They need a solid performance against Slavia Prague, who are struggling significantly in the league phase, currently at 31st with only three points from five matches.
Match Context
Tottenham faced a challenging fortnight, suffering back-to-back defeats before drawing with Newcastle and defeating Brentford 2-0. With three matches remaining, Spurs need points to secure a spot in the knockout stage. In contrast, Slavia Prague has yet to register a win this season and remains without an away goal.
Betting Tips and Predictions
- Best Bet: Tottenham to win to nil at 13-10 odds with Hills.
- Player Shot Prediction: Xavi Simons to record one or more shots on target at 11-10 odds with bet365.
- Longshot: Expect Christos Zafeiris to be booked at 11-5 odds with bet365.
Key Statistics
| Statistic | Tottenham | Slavia Prague |
|---|---|---|
| Home Goals Conceded | 0 | – |
| Away Goals Scored | – | 0 |
| Recent Form | WLDLW | LDLLL |
Team News
Tottenham will miss several key players, including Destiny Udogie and James Maddison, while the lineup may feature Richarlison and Xavi Simons, who performed well against Brentford. Slavia Prague welcomes Ivan Schranz back from injury but still has multiple players sidelined.
Predicted Line-Ups
- Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bergvall; Johnson, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.
- Slavia Prague (3-4-1-2): Stanek; Vlcek, Zima, Chaloupek; Moses, Zafeiris, Sadilek, Mbodji; Provod; Sanyang, Chory.
Viewing Information
Fans can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate. As the countdown to kick-off approaches, both teams will be keen to secure a pivotal win to enhance their Champions League aspirations.
