Tottenham travel to Cyprus looking to continue their great start in the Champions League and keep the pressure on Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid in the group H standings. APOEL are the undoubted minnows in the group but have a wealth of Champions League experience and will be looking to make life as difficult as possible for Maurcio Pochettino’s men.
UEFA Champions’ League Group H – APOEL Nicosia v Tottenham Hotspur – GSP Stadium
Tuesday 26th September 2017
Kick-off: 19.45 GMT
APOEL Nicosia – Best Odds – 12/1 (Bet Victor)
Tottenham Hotspur – Best Odds – 2/7 (Sky Bet)
Draw – Best Odds – 19/4 (Bet Victor)
APOEL Nicosia
APOEL gave a good account of themselves at the Santiago Bernabeu in the opening match of the group but eventually succumbed to the quality of Real Madrid. The Cypriots came through three rounds of Champions League qualifying – only conceding 1 goal in the process and have proven themselves at this elite level in recent years.
Tottenham Hotspur
Domestically, Spurs have struggled this season – particularly at their temporary Wembley home where they have failed to win a league game. Their 3-1 win over Borussia Dortmund in the opening match week came as a huge boost though and demonstrated the abilities this Spurs side possess – even if they don’t show it every week. Harry Kane scored twice against the Bundesliga leaders and his form will be integral o and grand plans Spurs may have this season and he was the only Englishman named on the FIFA Pro World XI shortlist this week.
Head to Head
This is the first competitive meeting between the two sides and the Spurs fans will be relishing the opportunity to travel to the Cypriot capital. The reverse fixture will take place between the two sides on Wednesday 6th December at Wembley.
Odds and Predictions
For all their problems at home, Spurs have won all of their away games this term and are yet to concede a goal on their travels.
Tottenham to keep a clean sheet looks good value at 4/5 with Bet 365.
Tottenham will want to put the game to bed early and not let home fans believe.
Tottenham to be leading at half time and full time looks a banker at 8/11 with Ladbrokes.
Harry Kane continually bangs the goals in for Spurs and he’ll want to add to his Champions League tally this term.
Harry Kane to score anytime is 4/9 with Sky Bet.
APOEL have struggles for goals and Tottenham will be eager to keep them at bay.
Both teams to score – NO – is savvy at 4/6 with Sporting Bet.
Score Prediction
APOEL Nicosia 0 – 2 Tottenham – 11/2 with William Hill.
Top Betting Tip
If Spurs can win here they will be on six points from two games and give themselves a great chance of qualifying from the group – at the expense of Borussia Dortmund or Real Madrid
Tottenham to win and under 3.5 goals in the match looks wise at 1.94 with Sky Bet.