Tottenham Hotspur goes into this season’s Europa League as one of the frontrunners for the competition. Without any “relegations” from the Champions League this term, only the teams which started the tournament are the ones still in contention to win the title; thus, Spurs is one of the most likely to lift the cup. The competition is strong with such clubs as Manchester United, Roma, Lazio, Ajax, and Lyon, all of whom can be just as keen for this prestigious trophy. But beating Manchester United recently in the Premier League has shown that Tottenham can rise to such an occasion.

The next obstacle that they will face in the Europa League is Ferencváros, an upscale Hungarian team that, until now, has usually struggled to find a place among the top Europe teams. But even though the field will be expectedly advantageous to the Hungarians, the forecast unmistakably goes for the English.

Ferencvárosi TC vs Tottenham Hotspur: Form Analysis

Tottenham comes into this game off the back of a fine run of form. The comprehensive 3-0 victory over Manchester United away at Old Trafford gave them massive confidence and morale. Spurs, after an erratic start to the season, finally seems to have found its groove under their manager Ange Postecoglou. Spurs have thus shown ambition for the silverware this season, with a run of four straight wins in the Premier League, Europa League, and League Cup.

Their Europa League campaign also started on a dominant note with a 3-0 win over Qarabag, confirming themselves as serious contenders for the title. With such momentum, it is expected that Tottenham will keep on with their winning streak against Ferencváros.

By contrast, Ferencváros, who currently lead the Hungarian league, have been faultless on home soil, winning all six of their league games. Their Europa League opener, however, ended in defeat as they lost 2-1 to Anderlecht, an upset that showed the gulf in class they face against top clubs in Europe. Whereas Ferencváros has nothing to lose, they might just play without pressure and try to catch Spurs off guard.

Ferencvárosi TC vs Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI

Ferencvárosi TC Predicted XI: Dibusz; Botka, Cisse, Szalai, Ramirez; Abu Fani, Rommens; Kady, Zachariassen, Traore; Varga

Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI: Vicario; Gray, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall; Johnson, Solanke, Werner

Key Points and Insights:

• Tottenham’s Form: Tottenham are oozing confidence after winning the last four in a row; remarkably dominant performances against such quality opposition–3-0 away win at Old Trafford against Manchester United and a one-sided 3-0 win over Qarabag in their Europa League opener.

• Ferencváros’ Domestic Strength: Although Ferencváros has won all six matches in the Hungarian league, their loss to Anderlecht 2-1 in the Europa League showed how limited they are in the continental competition.

• Tottenham’s Challenge: While much stronger on paper, the intensity of the atmosphere in Groupama Arena will really test this England-based club, particularly since the home crowd might be willing to support Ferencváros with full force.

Players to Watch:

• Ferencvárosi TC: Although Ferencváros has won all six matches in the Hungarian league, their loss to Anderlecht 2-1 in the Europa League showed how limited they are in the continental competition.

• Tottenham Hotspur: While much stronger on paper, the intensity of the atmosphere in Groupama Arena will really test this England-based club, particularly since the home crowd might be willing to support Ferencváros with full force.

Betting Opportunities and Odds

Going into this much-anticipated Europa League match, Tottenham Hotspur are overwhelming favourites to come out on top. With the current prices available on StarBet, Spurs are highly fancied at a price of 1.50 for the win to suggest that there is good confidence that all three points will head their way on match day. In contrast, Ferencváros goes into this tie as the underdog, and their odds to win are currently set at 4.80. While this does give an impression of Tottenham’s superior quality and recent form, one should not badly rule out Ferencváros on the pretext of home advantage. The passionate support and the domestic league domination from the Hungarian side might make them more difficult opponents than the odds potentially suggest. With nothing to lose and everything to gain, Ferencváros might play with a freedom and determination that makes this game far less predictable on paper. Tottenham, whilst favorites, need to stay sharp in order not to get caught in any complacency.

Prediction

Forecasting While Ferencváros will have a fervent home crowd as well as a very fine domestic run of form, the quality gap between them and Tottenham is huge. With the recent streak that Tottenham is on, with that emphatic win over Manchester United, they really should have enough to get through, albeit in what could prove to be a tight contest.

Resistance is to be expected from Ferencváros, but this one should ultimately be edged by Tottenham 2-1.