Please, try again later
Tottenham are hitting this awkward spell at the moment. Are they the favourites? They have never been here before. Ajax, as players, have never been there before but their side have on some occasions. This young side do not have any fear, they have five or six super young players who know how to get the job done. Dusan Tadic didn't have the consistency at Southampton but he and Daley Blind have been great.
Tottenham, on their day, with the pace of Lucas Moura, alongside the skill of Christian Eriksen and Dele Alli, are guaranteed to score. I feel Ajax will play and open up the game, Spurs could afford to let Manchester City come onto them, but they will see more possession here. I see Tottenham securing the first-leg advantage ahead of next week's return in Amsterdam.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: Spurs 2-1 Ajax
Source: Sky
This could be a tough evening for Spurs, who will be fielding a weakened team against a fearless Ajax.
Tottenham are without key players in the injured Harry Kane and suspended Son Heung-min, while Moussa Sissoko is unlikely to be fit in time, and fellow midfielders Harry Winks and Erik Lamela are confirmed absentees.
Pochettino’s side had been on an unbeaten run at their new ground, but the north Londoners suffered their first defeat at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium last weekend, as they were beaten 1-0 by West Ham.
Ajax will arrive in London full of confidence after knocking out tournament favourites Juventus in the last round, and the Dutch team will also be the fresher side, with seven days’ rest since their last match.
Spurs fans should not be disappointed with a draw, which would set their team up to grab vital away goals in the second leg in Amsterdam. 1-1.