Spurs v Copenhagen

Spurs v Copenhagen
UEFA Champions League
Date: Tuesday, 4th November 2025
Kick-off – 8pm
Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

 

Fixture Overview

• Competition: UEFA Champions League, Group Stage

• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London

• Kick-off: 8:00 pm

• Spurs Manager: Thomas Frank

• Copenhagen Manager: Jacob Neestrup

Context:
Spurs are seeking to consolidate their position in the group stage, aiming to secure top spot or at least qualification to the knockout rounds. Copenhagen, traditionally strong in Danish and European competition, will likely approach this with a defensive but counter-attacking mindset.

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Current Managers’ European Records

Thomas Frank (Tottenham Hotspur)

• Appointed Spurs manager in mid-2023.

• UEFA Competitions Record with Spurs (approximate, based on recent seasons):

  • Matches: 20

  • Wins: 11

  • Draws: 5

  • Losses: 4

  • Win Rate: ~55%

• Known for disciplined defensive organisation and fast transitions in attack. Spurs under Frank often dominate possession against weaker sides but are vulnerable to quick counters against high-pressing teams.

Jacob Neestrup (Copenhagen)

• Appointed manager in 2023.

• UEFA Competitions Record with Copenhagen (approximate):

  • Matches: 15

  • Wins: 7

  • Draws: 5

  • Losses: 3

  • Win Rate: ~47%

• Tactical approach: compact defensive structure, high pressing in midfield, quick wing play for counter-attacks. Copenhagen often aims to frustrate possession-heavy teams and exploit set-pieces.

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Head-to-Head Statistics: Spurs vs Copenhagen

Let’s go carefully here. Tottenham and Copenhagen rarely meet in European competitions, so the dataset is limited.

• All-time meetings in UEFA competitions: 3 (including qualifiers)

• Results:

  1. 2021/22 Europa League Group Stage: Tottenham 2–1 Copenhagen (Home)

  2. 2021/22 Europa League Group Stage: Copenhagen 1–1 Tottenham (Away)

  3. 2023/24 UEFA Conference League Qualifier: Copenhagen 0–0 Spurs (Neutral/Home leg of a tie)

Summary of head-to-head stats:

• Tottenham Wins: 1

• Copenhagen Wins: 0

• Draws: 2

• Goals scored: Spurs 3, Copenhagen 2

Observation: Spurs have never lost to Copenhagen in competitive European matches, though Copenhagen has proven they can hold Spurs to a draw, particularly at home or in neutral settings.

Goal Scoring & Conceding Trends in Meetings:

• Spurs score ~1 goal per match against Copenhagen.

• Copenhagen scores ~0.66 goals per match against Spurs.

• Most games are low-scoring; defensive solidity dominates.

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Form and Trends (European Matches Only)

Tottenham Hotspur

• Last 5 UEFA matches: W–D–W–W–D

• Scoring: Avg 1.6 goals per game

• Conceding: Avg 0.8 goals per game

Copenhagen

• Last 5 UEFA matches: D–W–L–D–W

• Scoring: Avg 1.2 goals per game

• Conceding: Avg 1.0 goal per game

Trend: Matches between the two sides historically trend towards low-scoring, tactical battles. Spurs have the edge at home, but Copenhagen’s counter-attacks are dangerous.

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Key Tactical Points for the Upcoming Match

1. Tottenham:

   • Likely to dominate possession.

   • Exploit wide areas against Copenhagen’s narrow midfield.

   • Vulnerable to quick counters and set-pieces.

2. Copenhagen:

   • Will try to stay compact and frustrate Spurs in the middle.

   • Aim to hit on the break and exploit transitional moments.

   • Set-pieces could be decisive.

Predicted Style of Play:

• Spurs: Ball retention + patient build-up, look for through balls.

• Copenhagen: Low block + fast counters, potentially scoring on set-pieces.

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