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Of course the difference between these two is huge, so this is more an issue of how much does Tottenham want the win, how will they approach the game and what players will hit the pitch. The previous game in Moldova ended with a rather comfortable win for the Spurs, 2-0.
Tottenham has a great season both internal and in Europe and has won all games in Europa League so far including a double over Dinamo Tbilisi in the playoffs. 5 games, 5 wins, 15-0 goal difference: the statistics speak for themselves. Unlike last year when Tottenham lost to Basel in the spring, this season Villas Boas values Europa League very much and wants to win the competition. He has played all matches with the first team aside from some changes here and there and he will do it again today. Naugton, Fryers (doubtful) + Chadli, Sandro, Adebayor and Rose are Tottenham`s squad problems for today.
Spurs lineup: Friedel – Naughton, Vertonghen, Chiriches, Fryers – Lamela, Dembele, Paulinho, Lennon – Eriksen – Defoe
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Sheriff has two points in this group after draws with Tromso (lucky equalizer) and Anzhi. They`re a good team, obviously they`re dominating the Moldova league and have a chance to qualify from this very easy EL group, but it will be hard. They`re not counting on points today for sure. Europe is a little to high of a level for them, they were destroyed by Dinamo Zagreb in the UCL qualifications and barely eliminated Vojvodina in the EL playoffs. Sheriff has a full squad available, except suspended defender Melli.
Sheriff: Tomic – Paye, Metoua, Balima, Samardžić – Stanojević, Moyal – Luvannor, Cadu, Ricardinho – Isa
One key factor for today is Tottenham`s amazing depth. After selling Bale, Spurs bought a lot of top players and when you send substitutes like Chiriches, Lamela, Defoe (competition top goalscorer) or Eriksson in the Europa League, you are bound to win games. These players have the quality and also the motivation to perform at the top level and can easily help T0ttenham dispatch opponents like Sheriff. Also Spurs want to get the tickets for the next round (and virtually assure first place) today so they can rest their players in the last two games. Motivation is there for Tottenham.
It will be hard for the moldavian minnows to keep the ball on White Hart Lane, they will try to defend and concede as few goals as possible but over the course of 90 minutes Tottenham should get at least three goals. My prediction is Tottenham to cover a 2 goal handicap. Tottenham – Sheriff 4-0.
Pick: Tottenham (-2,5)
Odds: 2.05 @ Bet365
Stake: 8
Possible profit: 8.40
Event date: 7 November
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