Tottenham vs Elfsborg Prediction: Europa League Betting Odds & Picks

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Tottenham vs Elfsborg Prediction: Europa League Betting Odds & Picks

Tottenham vs Elfsborg betting picks


Tottenham can secure a much-needed morale boost by punching their ticket to the Europa League round of 16 by beating Elfsborg on Thursday (3pm, DAZN).

Spurs have won only one of their last 11 Premier League matches, which has seen them drop to 15th place in the EPL ladder. Manager Ange Postecoglou is under immense pressure, with his future perhaps hinging on results over the next week.

Qualifying for the Europa League round of 16 may alleviate the pressure, although results in the upcoming games against Brentford in the league and Liverpool in the second leg of their EFL Cup semi-final could dictate whether the Australian remains in place.

Even though matters look bleak at Tottenham, betting sites still price them at +500 to win the Europa League; only Manchester United have shorter odds. A point could be good enough to secure their spot in the last 16, although it would depend on results elsewhere.

Postecoglou will be determined to take care of business against an Elfsborg side that are all but locked into a play-off place. 

Soccer betting sites have made Spurs overwhelming favourites at -500, with a price of +1200 available for the Swedish outfit to pour on the agony for Tottenham.

Tottenham vs Elfsborg Picks: Spurs To Seal Round Of 16 Place

Tottenham have consigned their run of poor form to the Premier League. Their last outing in the Europa League was an impressive 3-2 road win over Hoffenheim, putting them in the driver’s seat to secure a last-16 place without going through the play-offs. 

However, they can't keep conceding goals at the rate they have been and hope to have a successful Europa League campaign. 

Spurs have shipped at least two goals in six of their last eight matches, with clean sheets coming against Liverpool in the EFL Cup semi-final and non-league Tamworth in the third round of the FA Cup. 

Injuries have left Postecoglou with few options, but his lack of pragmatism to turn away from his gung-ho tactics has left his defense exposed. 

At the other end, Spurs are always a threat with Son Heung-min in the line-up, while Dejan Kulusevksi has been a standout player this season.

Richarlison has timed his comeback well with Dominic Solanke sidelined for six weeks, although whether he can play twice in a week remains to be seen. 

There’s enough firepower for Spurs to blast away an Elfsborg defense that has conceded 10 goals in their three Europa League road games. We like the +110 on betting apps for Tottenham to win and over 3.5 goals to be scored.

Tottenham vs Elfsborg prediction 1: Tottenham to win and over 3.5 goals (+110 Bet365)

Tottenham vs Elfsborg Picks: Kulusevski On Target

Spurs are short on roster options at both ends of the pitch. Solanke’s injury woe could not have come at a worse time for Postecoglou, who is already without Brennan Johnson.

James Maddison may also miss the contest, leaving the Aussie without many of his influential attackers. 

Richarlison has been spotted training despite limping out of the loss against Leicester, although whether he plays or not, it's likely that Son will draw the most attention from the Elfsborg defense, which may leave space for others. 

Kulusevski has not been as prominent in the Europa League as he has been in the EPL. He has one goal and one assist to his name in the tournament, compared to his 10 goal involvements in the Premier League. 

However, he notched a vital equaliser against Rangers to earn Spurs a share of the spoils. He’s not afraid to have an attempt at goal, recording 10 shots in his seven UEL appearances this season. 

New betting sites have odds of +195 available for him to score anytime, but we like the +240 for the winger to have two or more shots on target.

Tottenham vs Elfsborg prediction 2: Dejan Kulusevski two or more shots on target (+240 FanDuel)
 

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