Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the UEFA Europa League match.
Tottenham Hotspur return to European competitions, but not to the Champions League. Their Premier League points were only enough for the Europa League. Qarabağ, on the other hand, seem far from reaching the level of the main European tournament.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur won their fifth-round Premier League match against Brentford at home with a score of 3:1, even though they conceded in the first minute due to a midfield error. Guglielmo Vicario made a significant mistake that almost led to a goal but managed to rectify it himself. Perhaps to preserve him for the crucial weekend game against Manchester United, the Italian might be replaced by Fraser Forster in goal. In the same match, forward Dominic Solanke scored his first goal for the club. Even with possible rotation, Tottenham Hotspur's backups are far superior to the Azerbaijani side and should win.
Qarabağ
Qarabağ face no particular issues in their national league, sitting atop the table with only one loss. Even with the poor start, the Azerbaijani football giants can easily correct the situation later. In the summer, the team focused on reaching the main stage of the Champions League but failed again. In the playoff round, Dinamo Zagreb stood in their way, leaving Qarabağ no chance over two legs (0:5). They perform better in the Europa League; last season, they reached the Round of 16, where they were eliminated in a tough battle by eventual finalists Bayer 04 Leverkusen (2:2, 2:3).
Tottenham Hotspur vs Qarabağ Prediction
Against the English side, Qarabağ players can count on their determination and discipline, as shown by Leicester City. However, Tottenham Hotspur have only lost at home to a superior Arsenal. Tottenham's victory won't be easy; they might even concede, but they will ultimately win.
