Tottenham tonight host Elfsborg in a big Europa League game. Spurs are currently on course for a top-eight finish in the Europa League table but know they must beat the Swedish side in order to absolutely guarantee they will be there. Given the relentless nature of this season’s schedule, that will be a big boost to manager Ange Postecoglou.

Spurs host Elfsborg on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, making it a 9 p.m. CET start in Europe. That means it's a 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT kickoff in the US and Canada, and a 7 a.m. AEDT start in Australia on Friday morning.

Micky van de Ven tonight starts for Tottenham against Elfsborg in the Europa League. Brandon Austin will again deputise for Kinsky in goal and, if Van de Ven is on the bench, manager Ange Postecoglou's back four picks itself.

Spurs are unbeaten in 16 home games in all European competitions (W13 D3) since losing 1-0 to RB Leipzig in February 2020. However, three of their past five have ended as draws - as many as in their previous 45 combined.

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Despite poor Premier League form, Tottenham have an opportunity to continue success in Europe as they welcome IF Elfsborg to London on Thursday.

It is not bold to say that Elfsborg is a limited side. Opta ratings rank Ferencvaros, AZ Alkmaar, and Hoffenheim as tougher opponents than the Swedes, all clubs that Spurs have beaten in this phase. Tottenham’s declining form is a concern, but for a must-win game to secure a bye, this matchup seems about as favorable as it could be for Postecoglou.

Spurs will hope to continue their cup success and seal their place in the last 16 with a win over Elfsborg at 8 pm on January 30. Ange Postecoglou’s side have enjoyed their breaks from the league this season,