Tottenham Hotspur is set to chase their fifth consecutive victory in all competitions as they make their way to the Groupama Arena in Budapest to take on Ferencvaros in the Europa League this Thursday evening. This match marks a historic moment as it is the first clash between these two teams. However, Spurs are the favorite to win the fixture.
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Match Details
Match: Ferencvaros vs Tottenham Hotspur
Date & Time: 5;45 pm BST Kick-off on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Stadium: Groupama Arena
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Ferencvaros
After winning their sixth straight Nemzeti Bajnoksag I title and their 35th overall last season, Ferencvaros finished a solid 16 points clear of the second-place team. So far this season, they have played 14 competitive matches, winning 10, drawing two, and losing two. Ferencvaros couldn’t make it to the Champions League this season, losing 3-1 on aggregate to FC Midtjylland in the third qualifying round. However, they bounced back by securing a place in the newly expanded Europa League after a thrilling 3-2 win on penalties against FK Borac Banja Luka, following a 1-1 draw over two legs.
Ferencvaros is preparing for probably their toughest challenge in the League Phase of this season’s Europa League as they face Tottenham on Thursday. They can feel confident knowing they have only lost one of their last 10 European home matches against English teams, with a record of 5 wins and 4 draws. Their only defeat came in 1969 when they lost 3-0 to Leeds United in the European Cup.
Tottenham Hotspur
After losing two straight matches in the Premier League to Newcastle United and Arsenal, Tottenham have bounced back impressively. They have secured victories in their last four games across all competitions, scoring a total of 11 goals while conceding just two. Ange Postecoglou’s team grabbed a solid 3-0 win at home against Qarabag from Azerbaijan in their first Europa League match last week, even after being down to 10 players for more than 83 minutes. Just three days later, they took down Manchester United with the same score, showing great form.
Spurs are the top pick to lift the Europa League trophy this season, but they head into Thursday’s match against Ferencvaros with a tough record. They’ve only managed to win one of their last nine European away games, drawing two and losing six. Their lone victory came with a 2-1 win over Marseille in the Champions League back in November 2022. Tottenham hasn’t played against Ferencvaros before, but Postecoglou knows them well. He faced the Hungarian team twice while managing Celtic, winning 2-0 at home and 3-2 away in the 2021-22 Europa League group stage.
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Team News
Ferencvaros looks to be in good shape right now, and Jansen is likely to put out his best starting eleven. We should expect several changes from the team that won against Puskas Akademia last weekend. Endre Botka, Gabor Szalai, and Cristian Ramirez might be brought back to team up with Ibrahim Cisse in defense. Raul Gustavo could keep his spot if Jansen decides to go with a back five. Meanwhile, Philippe Rommens could step in for Habib Maiga and join Mohammad Abu Fani in the center of midfield.
Tottenham will be without Radu Dragusin, who is serving a suspension after his red card against Qarabag last week. Additionally, Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are still out due to injuries. Destiny Udogie was subbed off at halftime during the victory against Man United on Sunday because of a thigh injury. Meanwhile, Son Heung-min didn’t play at all due to a hamstring problem. Both players are uncertain for the match on Thursday. Archie Grey and Ben Davies could come in as full-backs, while Yves Bissouma, Pape Matar Sarr, and Lucas Bergvall should all get starts in Spurs midfield.
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Possible Starting Lineups
Ferencvaros: Dibusz (GK), Botka, Cisse, Szalai, Ramirez, Abu Fani, Rommens, Kady, Zachariassen, Traore, Varga
Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario (GK), Gray, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies, Sarr, Bissouma, Bergvall, Johnson, Solanke, Werner
Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Prediction
Ferencvaros might not be seen as a strong contender in this season’s Europa League, but they will aim to give Tottenham a tough time on Thursday. Postecoglou’s team shouldn’t underestimate them. Even if the Australian manager decides to shake things up with his starting team, it’s hard to bet against Spurs winning this match.
Our prediction is: Ferencvaros 0 – 3 Tottenham Hotspur
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