Champions League Preview, Tottenham Vs. CSKA Moscow: Prediction, Possible Lineups, And Betting Tips
With both teams having failed to qualify for the knock-out round of Champions League, Tottenham and CSKA Moscow are set to square off during the final group game, which will determine their Europa League fate.
The winner of this match will progress to the Europa League as the third-place side, although that might be more of a curse than a blessing, especially for the Spurs. This is because Thursday night matches may not help their Premier League cause.
A disappointing 2-1 defeat away to AS Monaco in previous group match shattered the Champions League dreams of Tottenham this season. With only four points from five matches, the home side is in the third position of the group table.
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CSKA Moscow also has suffered similar fortunes like Tottenham, as they have also failed to progress to the last 16 of the Champions League.
With just three points credited to them, the Russian side are at the bottom of the Group E table. However, a win against Tottenham will take them to the Europa League.
When these two teams met on matchday two in Moscow, Tottenham had beaten CSKA by 1-0, thanks to Heung-Min Son’s late goal.
Team News: Tottenham
Manager Mauricio Pochettino confirmed that Ben Davies and Erik Lamela will miss the game due to their knee and hip injuries, respectively.
Vincent Janssen is a doubt for this match with an ankle sprain. Toby Alderweireld resumed his training for the hosts, but he remains doubtful to start the match against the Russian side.
Harry Kane, who is the leading scorer for Tottenham, will be a key player for the home side.
Christian Eriksen, who scored twice during the 5-0 thrashing of Swansea last weekend, is likely to spark a creativity in Tottenham’s midfield.
Since Europa League qualification doesn’t hold too much importance for Mauricio Pochettino’s team, youngsters Josh Onomah, Cameron Carter-Vickers, and Harry Winks could all get some game time.
Tottenham: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Lloris – Trippier, Vertonghen, Carter-vickers, Rose – Winks, Wanyama – Hueng-Min, Eriksen, Sissoko- Kane
Team News: CSKA Moscow
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Manager Leonid Slutsky has a few injury concerns ahead of the match against Tottenham. Ilya Pomazun will miss this match due to injury concerns.
Roman Eremenko has been suspended for two years by UEFA after positive doping control test of banned substances. Eremenko is also suspended for the visitors while full-back Fernandes is a doubt with a head injury.
CSKA Moscow: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)
Akinfeev – Fernandes, Berezutski, Berezutski, Schennikov – Natkho, Golovin – Tosic, Chalov, Milanov – Traore
Tottenham vs. CSKA Moscow: Head-to-Head
Total games: one
Tottenham win: one
CSKA Moscow win: nil
Draws: nil
Tottenham vs.CSKA: TV Schedule and Channel
In the U.K., the match will be live on BBC Radio, BT Sport 2, BT Sport Live Streaming, BT Sport 1, and BT Sport 4K UHD. For other regions, the TV schedule can be found in the link here.
Tottenham vs. CSKA: Prediction
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A draw will be enough for the hosts to ensure their Europa League Campaign this year. Although they have already failed to progress to the knockouts of the Champions League, Tottenham is in a superb form. Playing at their home, they will have a greater chance to win.
CSKA Moscow will try their best to beat the Spurs to get into Europa League competitions. The Russian side are also in a great shape, having won their last match 4-0.
Final Predicted Score: Tottenham 3-0 CSKA Moscow
Tottenham vs. CSKA Moscow: Betting Tips and Odds
- Tottenham win: 1/2
- A draw: 10/3
- CSKA Moscow win: 11/2
- Under 2.5 goals: evens
- Over 2.5 goals: 8/11
- Both teams score: 8/11
- Both teams fail to score: evens
The odds were provided by Paddypower.
Key Stats to consider
- Tottenham has won only one of their five matches in this season’s Champions League.
- Tottenham has lost only one of their Premier League match this season.
- CSKA hasn’t won their nine latest Champions League matches.
- CKSA has lost three of their seven visits to England.
The Tottenham vs. CSKA stats were provided by Whoscored.
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