Tottenham Hotspur head to the Netherlands to take on powerhouse of the Dutch top flight, PSV Eindhoven. In what is probably the UEFA Champions League strongest grouping, it’s a Group B fixture that both sides really need to have. It looks really likely that Barcelona and Inter Milan will be the two clubs advancing from this group, but there is still plenty of football left to try and change that narrative.
It all starts tomorrow night though, Spurs or PSV will need to get their first three points registered in the standings, otherwise their UCL campaign won’t be long for this season. Let’s take a look at who Mauricio Pochettino may select in his first team.
The Bank Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction 4-2-3-1
Striker: Harry Kane
Attacking midfield: Son Heung-Min, Christian Eriksen, Lucas Moura
Defensive-midfield: Eric Dier, Moussa Dembele
Back line: Ben Davies, Serge Aurier, Davison Sanchez, Toby Alderweireld
Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris
Spurs are battling a host of injures to key players, while PSV are remarkably fit. However, Tottenham are strongly favored, and should be given the form they displayed in this competition last season. The north London side has yet to play in this year’s UCL at a level comparable to last year’s tournament, but you know that it’s coming and there is no time like the present.
Tottenham Hotspur vs PSV Eindhoven FYIs
Kickoff: Wednesday October 24, 6pm, Philips Stadion
Odds via Betway: Chelsea 11/4, Draw 14/5, Tottenham 1/1
Press conference video: coming soon
Injury Report: go to this link
Prediction: Tottenham 2, PSV Eindhoven 1
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