Tottenham is full of hope to make it to the Europa League quarter-finals this week in their second leg trip to Croatian capital against Dinamo Zagreb. The match schedules for Thursday at Stadion Maksimir, with a kickoff at 8:55 pm.
Spurs head into the clash on the back of a 2-0 first-leg win thanks to a Harry Kane brace. However, the side head into the match on the back of a defeat in the North London Derby.
Jose Mourinho was highly anticipating for the North London Derby with only one loss in his entire managerial career against Arsenal – during his tenure at Manchester United. It was good news when captain Pierre Erick Aubayemany dropped from the starting lineup due to disciplinary action.
It was a strong starting XI consisting of Son, Kane, Bale and Mourra. It started a bit slow but made up following a beautiful rabona by Erick Lamela. However, things changed after a quick response by Martin Odegaard and a penalty converted by Lacazette.
Moreover, the Lillywhites have much to look for with an EFL Cup final against Manchester City. It might mark their 13-year wait for silverware. Things are not that rosy for the opponents, especially after head coach Zoran Mamic resigned to serve a four-year and eight-month suspension for committing fraud.
Dinamo Zagreb vs Tottenham Head to Head
Both sides have two games against each other, with Tottenham taking home two wins while Zagreb without a win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
NK Varazdin 0-5 Dinamo Zagreb
Tottenham 2-0 Zagreb
Zagreb 2-0 HNK Rijeka
Zagreb 2-0 NK Slaven Belupo
Dninamo 3-0 NK Slaven Belupo
Away
Arsenal 2-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb
Tottenahm 4-1 Crystal Palace
Fulham 0-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 4-0 Burnley
Dinamo Zagreb Team News
The defeat in the North London Derby came with a bitter taste for Mourinho, with Son Heung-Min limping off with a hamstring problem. The match comes too soon for the Korean International to feature. Steven Bergwin provides an instant replacement with Harry Kane rested to open space for Carlos Vinicius.
Tottenham Team News
Despite remaining without a manager, Zagreb has a fully fit squad heading into the clash. The only confirmed injury absentee ahead of the clash includes Sadegh Moharrami. Stand-in boss Krznar expects to keep the same way as their last encounter.
Prediction and Odds
The home side has a good defensive record, but the club’s current state is likely to affect them.
Tottenham Win
Goals Under 2.5
Home: No Score
