Tottenham official lineup vs Qarabag - UEFA Europa League

Tottenham are set to face Qarabag at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in their UEFA Europa League league stage opener. Ange Postecoglou’s men enter the fixture on a high, following back-to-back victories, including a 3-1 triumph over Brentford in the Premier League and a 2-1 Carabao Cup win against Coventry.

Despite this recent form, Spurs' start to the season had raised concerns, with just 4 points from their first 4 league games. Now, they turn their attention to Europe, where they face Qarabag, who top the Azerbaijan league and arrive on the back of a three-match winning run.

Tottenham official lineup vs Qarabag - UEFA Europa League

Here is the starting XI chosen by Ange Postecoglou for his first match in the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League:

Tottenham lineup vs Qarabag: Vicario; Gray, Van de Ven, Dragusin, Davies; Bergvall, Bissouma, Sarr: Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Tottenham have restored their confidence after back-to-back wins in recent fixtures. Following a difficult spell where they picked up just 4 points from their opening four Premier League matches, Ange Postecoglou's side responded well, progressing in the Carabao Cup with a 2-1 victory over Championship side Coventry City.

Next up, they hosted Brentford, securing a 3-1 triumph that provided a much-needed morale boost ahead of their European campaign. Unfortunately, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert remain sidelined through injury.

Qarabag, on the other hand, reached the UEFA Champions League qualifiers last season through their domestic league but were knocked out by Dinamo Zagreb with a 0-5 aggregate defeat. Since then, they’ve bounced back, winning three league matches on the trot against Zira (3-1), Sebail (2-1), and Neftci (4-0). In their second leg against Dinamo, a 2-0 loss, Qarabag also saw centre-back Kevin Medina sent off late in the match.

The Europa League opener should offer Postecoglou a chance to build confidence without taking Qarabag lightly. It’s an opportunity to experiment, address past errors, and fine-tune their approach. A win here is crucial to keep momentum going after their shaky start to the Premier League campaign.

With optimism, I’m tipping a Tottenham 3-1 win over Qarabag, echoing the positive outcome from their last league clash.