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Spurs last featured in 2022/23, where they reached the knockout stages, and they’ll be determined to announce themselves back among Europe’s elite with a home victory.
For Villarreal, it’s also a welcome return to the competition after reaching the semi-finals in 2021/22. However, history has not been kind to the Spanish side against English opponents. The Yellow Submarine are winless in 14 Champions League meetings with Premier League clubs, losing their last seven.
With both sides coming into this clash looking to set the tone for their campaigns, this promises to be a fascinating opening night under the lights in north London.
Tottenham v Villareal tips
• Tottenham to win (most booking points) – 9/10 with Bet365
• Nicolas Pepe to have 2+ shots – 2/5 with Bet365
• Over 1.5 goals – 1/4 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Tottenham to win
Spurs’ record against Spanish sides in Europe isn’t great (just one win in their last 13), but home advantage could make the difference here.
They’ve won their last two Champions League openers at home, 2-0 vs Marseille and 3-1 vs Dortmund, and with Villarreal struggling historically against English sides, this is a golden chance to strike early.
At 9/10 on Bet365, Tottenham to win looks a solid value play, especially given Villarreal’s poor away record in this competition.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Tottenham beats Villarreal regardless of the score
Nicolas Pepe to have 2+ shots
Nicolas Pepe has started the season in sparkling form for Villarreal, recently winning La Liga’s Player of the Month award.
Full of confidence, he even struck the bar with a free-kick against Atlético Madrid at the weekend. Pepe has attempted 2+ shots in five of his last six European appearances, hitting the target in half of those games.
With Villarreal likely to rely on moments of individual brilliance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, 2/5 with Bet365 on him to register at least two shots feels a very strong option.
Tip: Nicolas Pepe to have 2+ shots @2/5
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Nicolas Pepe plays at least two shots against Tottenham.
Over 1.5 goals
Neither side tends to sit back in Europe, and with Spurs adjusting to life without Kane and Son, attacking variety is key.
Villarreal, meanwhile, still boast plenty of forward firepower and rarely play in cagey affairs. Given that Tottenham’s last four Champions League home games have produced at least two goals, the 1/4 on Bet365 for over 1.5 goals looks almost banker territory.
Expect an open, attacking contest with plenty of chances at both ends.
Tip: Over 1.5 goals @1/4
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least two goals scored in the game between Tottenham and Villarreal
Tottenham vs Villarreal odds
• Tottenham – 9/10 with Bet365
• Draw – 13/5 with Bet365
• Villarreal – 29/10 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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