Hoffenheim vs Tottenham preview: Free betting tips, odds and predictions

TOTTENHAM will look to get their season back on track when they visit Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim in the Europa League.

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Hoffenheim vs Tottenham preview

This is just about as unappetising as it gets for Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou.

Following successive defeats to Arsenal and Everton, the Australian must now take his depleted squad to Germany for a clash against struggling Hoffenheim.

It’s a classic ‘no-win’ for Ange.

If they clinch three points, he’s beaten a team hovering just above the relegation zone in the Bundesliga. If they lose, it’s probably curtains for the 59-year-old in north London.

On paper it looks a fairly straightforward opportunity to end their losing run against a side with just four league wins all season.

And they’ll need to given they’ve failed to win any of their last three games in the tournament and slipped down to ninth in the standings – just outside the automatic qualification places.

But with striker Dominic Solanke and attacker Brennan Johnson now sidelined, it could be a difficult assignment on Thursday.

The assignment is made that bit trickier after Hoffenheim moved out of the relegation places over the weekend thanks to a 3-1 win over Kiel, something their manager described as “liberating.”

Hoffenheim have lost all four of their meetings with English sides in all competitions, while Tottenham have won just one of their last six meetings with German sides.

Hoffenheim vs Tottenham preview betting odds

• Hoffenheim 2/1 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

• Draw 11/4 with Betfred – CLAIM HERE

• Tottenham 9/8 with BetMGM – CLAIM HERE

Odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Hoffenheim vs Tottenham preview betting tips and predictions

Richy

Tottenham are looking for a hero, and it might just come in the shape of fit-again Richarlison. The Brazilian, 27, has returned to action following a lengthy absence and managed to get himself on the scoresheet against Everton during Sunday’s 3-2 defeat.

With Dominic Solanke sidelined and Brennan Johnson likely to miss out – Richarlison should spearhead the Tottenham attack. He also netted in his only other start in the Europa League against AZ Alkmaar, playing as a centre-forward.

• Richarlison to score at 13/8 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

Home goals

It’s not a particularly insightful observation, but Tottenham are leaking chances and goals for fun.

Spurs have conceded 2+ goals in 12 of their 33 competitive games this season, and 19 in their last nine outings in all competitions – that includes three against Everton on Sunday, the Premier League’s second-lowest scorers.

Defensive injuries paired with Hoffenheim’s “liberating win” over the weekend, the hosts should be capable of netting over 1.5 goals on Thursday.

• Hoffenheim to score over 1.5 goals at 11/10 with William Hill – CLAIM HERE

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