Tottenham vs Slavia Prague: Home advantage will decide the outcome.
Tottenham will host Slavia Prague at 03:00 on December 10, 2025 in the Champions League classification round: Spurs maintain an unbeaten run of 22 European matches at home, while Slavia are winless in 5 matches and have failed to score in 4 of them.
Tottenham Hotspur's 22-match unbeaten run in Europe at their home ground is a strong reminder for any visiting team. Slavia Prague arrive in London without a win in their last five Champions League group stage matches, having failed to score in their last four games. The balance of power is heavily tilted towards Tottenham, especially after the home side's recent 2-0 victory over Brentford in the Premier League.
Match information
| Tournament | UEFA Champions League |
|---|---|
| Round | Qualifying round |
| Location | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium |
| Time | 03:00 AM on December 10, 2025 (Vietnam time) |
Form and context
Tottenham ended a run of five consecutive draws and losses with a 2-0 victory over Brentford. In the Champions League, despite a 3-5 defeat to PSG in a game full of unpredictable moments, the Spurs still sit 16th—a position that qualifies them for the play-offs—and are only two points behind the direct qualification spots for the round of 16. More importantly, Spurs are unbeaten in their last 22 European home games; this season they have beaten Villarreal and Copenhagen without conceding a single goal.
In contrast, Slavia Prague have had a dismal start in Europe: five winless matches (three draws, two losses), ranking 31st and outside the play-off zone. Despite winning five consecutive domestic league matches, Slavia haven't won the Champions League in 18 years and have failed to score in their last four games in the competition.
Head-to-head record and away game mentality
History is on Tottenham's side: in their four UEFA Cup encounters in 2006/07 and 2007/08, Spurs won three and drew one. Slavia also left London this season with a 0-3 defeat against Arsenal—a psychological blow before their return to England.
The necessary forces and calculations
Tottenham have suffered significant losses in squad depth. Destiny Udogie is absent due to a muscle problem; James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke, Radu Dragusin, and Yves Bissouma are all injured. Brennan Johnson returns after suspension, adding speed to the wing. Micky van de Ven and Richarlison need to be careful to avoid yellow cards that could lead to suspensions in the next match.
Slavia Prague welcomes back Ivan Schranz, but will be without Oscar, Filip Horsky, and Petr Sevcik long-term. Tomas Chory's participation is uncertain due to illness, placing the goal-scoring responsibility on Mojmir Chytil—who has just scored two consecutive braces in the domestic league.
Tactical diagrams and hotspots
Manager Thomas Frank is likely to use a 4-2-3-1 formation to establish control of the midfield: Lucas Bergvall will move dynamically alongside Joao Palhinha's defensive capabilities. With Brennan Johnson back and Wilson Odobert's speed, Spurs have two wing-attacking options to stretch the opponent's compact defense.
Slavia Prague are expected to play a flexible 3-4-3 counter-attacking game, dropping back to a 5-4-1 when they lose possession. The key areas of focus will be the flanks—where Slavia's wing-backs will be under constant pressure. The visitors' key to transitioning play will rest on the creativity of Christos Zafeiris in midfield.
Notable player
- Richardson (Tottenham):With the attack depleted, the Brazilian striker's powerful runs and aerial prowess are a direct solution against a crowded defense.
- Mojmir Chytil (Slavia Prague):Four goals in their last two domestic league matches have made him Slavia's biggest hope of ending their Champions League goal drought.
Predicted lineup
Tottenham (4-2-3-1):Vicario; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bergvall; Johnson, Simons, Odobert; Richarlison.
Slavia Prague (3-4-3):Stanek; Zima, Holes, Chaloupek; Doudera, Sadilek, Zafeiris, Boril; Schranz, Chytil, Provod.
Assessment
Home advantage combined with positive momentum provides a solid foundation for Tottenham to aim for a complete victory. Slavia Prague have previously drawn with Atalanta and Bilbao, but the pressure at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium—where Spurs maintain a 22-match unbeaten run in European competitions—could cause the visitors to collapse once the game reaches a deadlock.
Predicted score:Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Slavia Prague.
