- Date and Time: Thursday, November 28, 2024. 20:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
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Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur have experienced a season of highs and lows under Ange Postecoglou, with standout victories tempered by puzzling defeats.
Among their setbacks are a dramatic collapse from a 2-0 lead to lose against Brighton, a 1-0 loss away to Crystal Palace, and a shocking 2-1 defeat at home to Ipswich, a team considered one of the weakest in terms of squad depth.
However, Tottenham have also achieved impressive victories, such as a convincing 3-0 win away against Manchester United, a 4-1 triumph at home against Aston Villa, and a remarkable 4-0 dismantling of Manchester City away.
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In the Europa League, Spurs have shown more consistency, securing victories over Qarabağ (3-0), Ferencváros TC (2-1), and AZ Alkmaar (1-0). Their only setback came in an away match against Galatasaray, where they lost 3-2.
In their best matches, Tottenham effectively utilizes high pressing and counter-pressing to dominate the game. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski excel in Spurs’ positional attacks, forming excellent combinations with their teammates and skillfully breaking down opponents’ defenses through dribbling and penetrating passes.
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However, Tottenham also experiences moments of struggle, during which the team’s overall speed significantly decreases, and the players become too predictable and simplistic in their attacking play. Understanding the reasons behind these lapses in performance is quite challenging.
It is important to note that Ange Postecoglou often uses a limited number of first-team players in Europa League matches, providing opportunities for young academy players who rarely see action in the Premier League. However, this rotation does not significantly weaken Tottenham’s overall performance, and the club remains a favorite for the upcoming Europa League match.
Roma
Roma have secured only two victories in their last ten matches, which resulted in the dismissal of their head coach. Claudio Ranieri has taken over from Ivan Jurić, and this marks his seventh club change in the past seven years, notably after leading Leicester City to a Premier League title.
Ranieri’s defensive style, which was effective during his time at Leicester, has not yielded the same results in recent years. He often faces criticism for focusing too heavily on defense, as evidenced in his first match as Roma’s coach against Napoli, where Roma lost 0-1.
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In that match, the Giallorossi had only 37% possession and managed just one shot on target throughout the game.
In the next away match against Tottenham, Roma are likely to adopt a 4-4-2 formation with a low defensive block, waiting to seize opportunities for counterattacks.
While it’s difficult to predict how successful this strategy will be, the Italian club could have a chance for a positive result if they consistently counterattack instead of simply defending within their penalty area.
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- Pick: Tottenham Hotspur to win
- Odds: 1.72 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Roma
Ange Postecoglou is a coach known for his attacking philosophy, and his team will likely play proactively against Roma, despite a tough fixture schedule and an upcoming difficult match against Fulham.
It is hard to predict what lineup Tottenham will field, but the home side will be eager to achieve a maximum result to secure their progression to the Round of 16 in the Europa League as quickly as possible.
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In contrast, Claudio Ranieri employs a defensive style, so we can expect Roma to play cautiously. Moreover, the Italian club is unlikely to field their strongest lineup, considering their challenging situation in Serie A.
In their previous away matches in the Europa League, Roma lost to Elfsborg (0-1) and drew with Union Saint-Gilloise (1-1). Given the strength of their current opponent, it is unlikely that Roma will secure a positive result.
Therefore, we can expect a confident victory for the home side.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Roma Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Shots Towards The Goal. Tottenham Hotspur to win
- Odds: 1.28 (22Bet)
Tottenham has a strong lineup of talented attacking players, each capable of defeating opponents in one-on-one situations and posing a significant threat to the goal. Roma will likely defend in a low block, which will probably not be enough to stop the English club’s attacking players.
Tottenham is expected to take more shots on goal than Roma.
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