Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Europa League, January 30, 2025
Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Preview
- Tournament: Europa League
- Date: Thursday, Jan 30
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, England
IF Elfsborg will travel to Tottenham for the final league phase game of the 2024/25 Europa League season at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The North London giants will be looking to maintain their position in the league table.
Hosts North London giants Tottenham found themselves struggling in the first half of the campaign with their season being plagued by injuries and inconsistency. This game would be a high priority for Ange Postecoglou who has managed only one victory since beating Southampton on 15 December. Spurs sit comfortably in the sixth position with 14 points after seven games. In the last five games, Spurs recorded 62 shots, 1,997 passes and 55.3% possession. Brennan Johnson is the leading goalscorer with 12 goals followed by Dominic Solanke with 11. Son Heung-Min is topping the assists chart with seven whereas Pedro Porro has bagged five assists this season.
Meanwhile, Swedish giants IF Elfsborg find themselves struggling in the bottom half of the table as they are sitting 20th in the table with ten points after seven games. They somehow managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Nice in their last game and will be fighting hard to retain their spot in the next round of the Europa League.
Tottenham Team News
The home side will be without the services of Dominic Solanke, Micky van de Ven, Cristian Romero, and Timo Werner in this crucial game. Destiny Udogie is out with his hamstring injury whereas Radu Dragusin and Archie Gray have both been struggling with illness. Yves Bissouma, Mikey Moore, and Wilson Odobert also remain due to their respective issues along with second-choice goalkeeper Fraser Forster. Tottenham playmaker James Maddison could also be out for three weeks with a calf issue.
IF Elfsborg Team News
As for IF Elfsborg, the squad has a clean bill of health and will name a similar XI that started against Nice last week. Jalal Abdullai will be handed a start in the starting lineup following Michael Baidoo’s move to Plymouth Argyle earlier this month.
Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):
Goalkeeper: Austin
Defenders: Porro, Dragusin, Davies, Gray
Midfielders: Bergvall, Bissouma, Bentancur
Forwards: Kulusevski, Son, Moore
IF Elfsborg Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Petterson
Defenders: Buhari, Holmen, Yegbe
Midfielders: Hedlund, B. Zeneli, Ouma, Hult
Forwards: A. Zeneli, Abdullai, Rapp
Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Head-to-Head Record
The two sides are facing off against each other for the first time.
Key Players to Watch in Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg
Son Heung-Min (Tottenham)
Son Heung-Min has been the face of the North London giants since Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munich. The South Korean captain has found the back of the net 10 times in 29 appearances across all competitions this season. He has an xG of 1.25 from his last five games.
Simon Hedlund (IF Elfsborg)
The veteran has been involved in three-goal contributions in the Europa League this season. Michael Baidoo completed a permanent switch to Plymouth Argyle earlier this month and this would be the perfect opportunity for Hedlund to step up.
Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Prediction
The hosts will be aiming to get back to winning ways following their shocking 2-1 defeat to Leicester City in the weekend tie. Ange Postecoglou’s side have lost eight of their last 11 Premier League matches and the manager is the favourite to get the next sack in the Premier League. The North London giants have failed to meet expectations this season despite beating Hoffenheim 3-2 in their last UEL game.
As for IF Elfsborg, they find themselves in a challenging position despite winning 1-0 against Nice last week. The Swedish giants still remain in contention to qualify to the next rounds but they have lost seven of their last eight European away games. The team has yet to secure a point on their travels this season.
Predicted Score: Tottenham 3-1 IF Elfsborg
Where to Watch Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | NBC platforms |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | Sony liv |
FAQs
Q. When is Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg?
A. The Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg game will be played on 30th January at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg live for free?
A. The game between Tottenham and IF Elfsborg can be watched on Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream.
Q. What is the predicted score in Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg?
A. The predicted score for Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg is 3-1.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Tottenham vs IF Elfsborg?
A. Both sides will play each other for the first time.