Europa League Group J: Tottenham’s Belgian boys battle Anderlecht

Holly Thackeray | October 21st

Anderlecht v Tottenham

• Europa League
• Thursday, October 22nd
• Kick-off: 18:00 BST
• Constant Vanden Stock Stadium, Brussels
• Live on BT Sport Europe

Spurs’ strong form set to continue

Just two defeats in 12 tussles across all competitions mean Mauricio Pochettino’s men are in good form, and currently unbeaten in four.

Though, as Spurs have ended evenly in all three of their past encounters with Anderlecht in normal time, and also drawn all three of their last games, a splitting of the spoils could prove value at 9/4.

Back in the days when this continental competition was called the UEFA Cup, the Londoners required penalties to best the Purple and White Belgians in a thrilling two-legged final format. However, in the present day, Tottenham should be too much for their hosts to handle.

Belgian backline belligerence

Centre half stars Alderweireld and Vertonghen, who were both reared by Germinal Beerschot before taking their talents to Ajex’s academy, have been outstanding so far this season. The pair have proven a brilliant combination and, as the capital club have conceded just 10 goals across all competitions, are tempting at 3/1 to help Spurs win to nil in this Brussels battle.