– Tottenham have scored 11 goals in six games in all competitions
– Qarabag’s last six European ties have produced 24 goals
– Recommended bet: Over 3.5 goals
Tottenham will look to extend their winning run to three matches when they host Qarabag in their first match in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Like the Champions League, the Europa League has been revamped into an initial single 36-team league, replacing the previous format of a group stage.
Spurs qualified for the competition after finishing fifth last season in the Premier League, while Qarabag won the Azerbaijan Premier League by a whopping 25 points.
Team news
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou is likely to make wholesale changes as he prioritises domestic matters, but he remains without Richarlison and Wilson Odobert due to injury.
Due to a lack of options in the final third, striker Dominic Solanke may retain his place after scoring his first goal for the club in the 3-1 win over Brentford.
Qarabag defender Kevin Medina is suspended after being sent off against Dinamo Zagreb in their Champions League play-off defeat, while Marko Jankovic is expected to feature after recently recovering from an injury.
The stats
Spurs have struggled to keep clean sheets once again under Postecoglou this season, with both teams finding the back of the net in three of their last four outings.
Tottenham have scored seven goals in their three home matches this season, while Qarabag have won three on the spin to restore some confidence after their Champions League exit.
In Europe, Qarabag have been involved in some lively affairs, with 24 goals scored in their previous six games across the continent.
Prediction
Tottenham are favourites in the full-time result market and there is little value in backing the hosts to prevail.
The goals market offers more of an opportunity, though, with Spurs able to find the back of the net with ease in two of their three home games.
Postecoglou’s side should rack up the goals even if the Australian makes changes, and backing over 3.5 goals also ensures there is some protection if Qarabag do find the net.
Spurs are still vulnerable at the back, but they should have enough quality to pick up a routine win in what should be an entertaining match for the neutral.
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