Ferencvaros vs Tottenham: Europa League Match Preview and Live Updates

On Thursday, October 3, 2024, Tottenham Hotspur will face Ferencvaros in their second match of the Europa League group stage. The match, set to kick off at 5:45 PM BST, will be held at the Groupama Arena in Budapest, Hungary.

Tottenham, under the management of Ange Postecoglou, are looking to build on their impressive 3-0 victory over Qarabag in their opening Europa League match. Despite being reduced to 10 men early in the game due to Radu Dragusin's red card, Spurs secured a convincing win with goals from Brennan Johnson, Pape Sarr, and Dominic Solanke.

Team News and Lineups

For the match against Ferencvaros, Tottenham will be without several key players. Heung-min Son and Destiny Udogie have been left in London to recover from injuries, while Richarlison and Wilson Odobert are also out. Radu Dragusin is serving a three-match European ban following his red card against Qarabag. In their absence, young players Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear have been handed their first starts, alongside the experienced Timo Werner. The midfield will feature Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, and Lucas Bergvall, while Archie Gray will fill in as an auxiliary centre-back alongside captain Cristian Romero.

Ferencvaros, currently top of their domestic league after six games, will be looking to improve their European form after a 2-1 loss to Anderlecht in their previous Europa League match. The Hungarian side has not faced an English team since their victory over Millwall in the Uefa Cup 20 years ago.

Match Details and Broadcast

The match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK, with coverage starting at 5 PM. Subscribers can also watch the game via a live stream on the Discovery+ app and website. For those preferring radio coverage, the match will be available on talkSPORT.

Ange Postecoglou's connection to Hungarian football is noteworthy, as he has a special bond with the legendary Hungarian player Ferenc Pusks. Postecoglou acted as a translator and chauffeur for Pusks during his time in Australia, which significantly influenced his coaching philosophy.

Predictions and Odds

Given Tottenham's strong performance against Qarabag and their current form, having won their last four games in all competitions, they are favored to win. The betting odds reflect this, with Tottenham at 19/50, Ferencvaros at 11/2, and a draw at 17/4.

As the match approaches, both teams are preparing for what promises to be an exciting encounter. Ferencvaros will aim to stifle Tottenham's attack and capitalize on any mistakes, while Spurs will look to their experience and depth to secure another win in the Europa League.

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