Ferencvaros vs Tottenham Preview
- Spurs to win
- Solanke to score or assist
Ferencváros will look to recover from a disappointing 2-1 loss to Anderlecht as they host Tottenham in their next Europa League fixture.
Despite a late comeback against the ten-man Belgian side, Ferencváros fell short of an equaliser and now find themselves without a regulation-time victory in their last five continental outings (D3, L2).
Head coach Pascal Jansen remains optimistic, however, attributing the defeat to costly errors and remaining confident about their chances in the group stage.
Ferencváros’ European Resilience and Confidence at Home
The clash with Tottenham marks the first time Ferencváros faces English opposition in 20 years since they defeated Millwall to reach the group stage of the 2004/05 UEFA Cup.
Jansen will be hoping for a better performance on home soil, where Ferencváros have proven themselves to be a tough nut to crack in recent European campaigns.
Across both the Europa League and Conference League group stages over the past two seasons, Ferencváros remained unbeaten at home (W3, D3), even securing results against strong opposition like Monaco and Fiorentina.
Tottenham’s Chaotic Start and Road Struggles
Tottenham head into this game following a turbulent start to their European journey. Their opening 3-0 win came in chaotic circumstances, with a delayed kick-off due to traffic issues, an early red card for Radu Drăgușin, and Son Heung-min forced off with an injury in the second half.
While these events may pose challenges for Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou, he brings with him experience against Ferencváros, having defeated the Hungarian side twice during his 2021/22 group stage campaign with Celtic.
However, Tottenham’s recent form away from home in European competitions is concerning. Over the past two campaigns across UEFA’s first and third-tier competitions, they managed only one away win in eight matches (D2, L5).
While their recent 3-0 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford may boost morale, Spurs’ away record in the Premier League mirrors their continental form, with only two wins in their last nine league matches on the road (W2, D2, L5).
Key Players to Watch
Ferencváros – Saldanha
The Brazilian forward has been in red-hot form, coming off the bench to score four goals in his last two domestic league appearances, including a match-winning hat-trick in their latest fixture. Given his current form, Saldanha could be primed for a starting role in this crucial European clash.
Tottenham – Dominic Solanke
Spurs have found the net three times in each of their last three competitive fixtures, with Solanke contributing to the scoring in all of those matches. His form will be critical as Tottenham aim to continue their attacking prowess in the Europa League.
Match Outlook and Key Stats
- Ferencváros have maintained an unbeaten home record across their last two group stages in European competitions (W3, D3).
- Tottenham have struggled away from home in European competitions, winning just one of their last eight matches (D2, L5).
- Spurs have scored exactly three goals in their last three matches, indicating an attacking trend, while Ferencváros’ Saldanha has netted four goals in his last two league appearances.
Conclusion
This match presents an opportunity for Ferencváros to capitalise on their home advantage and European resilience against a Tottenham side that has struggled away from home in continental competitions.
Both teams boast players in good form, making this an intriguing and potentially high-scoring Europa League fixture. Pascal Jansen’s men will aim to bounce back from their recent loss, while Postecoglou’s Spurs will look to continue their winning ways and improve their away record in Europe.
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