Tottenham can cement Europa League top spot by beating Besiktas

While Tottenham, 5/2 favourites with Coral to triumph, and Besiktas, have both already qualified for the last-32 of the Europa League, there is still much to play for.

Spurs take a two-point advantage into their final group game, but their position as pool leaders is far from secure.

Turkish big-guns Besiktas are also chasing a plum draw by toppling Tottenham from their throne, and are 11/10 to win Group C.

Mauricio Pochettino’s men could be tempted to take their foot off the gas with safe passage already assured but, as the next round takes shape, troubled Tottenham may want to avoid the likes of Everton, Inter Milan and Fiorentina.

The north Londoners are still unbeaten in Europe, having conceded just three goals in their past five games, despite often using the opportunity as a way to give fringe players game time.

For Pochettino, the Premier League is understandably Spurs’ bread and butter. However, the under-fire coach and below-par squad may now need their European form to see them through tough times on the home front.

When Besiktas paid a visit to White Hart Lane earlier this season, they gave the hosts a torrid time before securing a 1-1 draw, and even looked upon the trip as two points wasted after their impressive performance.

Ex-Croatia coach Slaven Bilic will now return Tottenham’s hospitality, with the Turkish giants formidable opponents on their own turf.

After winning five of their last six matches, in-form Besiktas are 23/10 to split the spoils once again in Istanbul, or 9/2 to score three or more.

Former Chelsea and Newcastle United frontman Demba Ba fired home a spot kick equaliser at White Hart Lane last time these two teams met, but will miss this encounter with a toe injury.