- As part of their pre-season preparations, Tottenham Hotspur is set to face Japanese side Vissel Kobe in an enticing friendly match in Tokyo. The Spurs, under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, have had a flawless pre-season so far, securing victories in all three of their games. Meanwhile, Vissel Kobe, currently fourth in the J1 League, will provide a stiffer test for the North London team.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, July 27
- Kick-off Time: 11:00 BST / 06:00 ET / 03:00 PT
- Location: Japan National Stadium, Tokyo
Form and Team News
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe enters this match with a strong domestic performance, being unbeaten in their last five games. They are expected to field a strong lineup, featuring key players like winger Yoshinori Muto and striker Yuya Osako, both of whom are top contributors for the team this season.
Predicted Lineup: Maekawa; Hirose, Yamakawa, Thuler, Hatsuse; Muto, Ideguchi, Ogihara, Patrick; Osako, Sasaki.
Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham will be without some first-team regulars due to international commitments but will still showcase a formidable squad. Stars such as Son Heung-min, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski are expected to play, while new signings Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray might also feature.
Predicted Lineup: Austin; Porro, Gray, Skipp, Donley; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son, Werner.
Predictions
Tottenham’s impressive pre-season form suggests they will continue their winning streak, despite Vissel Kobe’s solid defense. The Japanese team is likely to score, but Spurs’ attacking prowess should secure them a comfortable win.
Score Prediction: Vissel Kobe 1-3 Tottenham
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