As the UEFA Champions League league phase heats up, Tottenham Hotspur welcome Slavia Prague to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. With kick-off set for 8:00 PM GMT, this clash could be a pivotal moment for Spurs in their push for a top-eight finish and knockout qualification. After a morale-boosting Premier League win over Brentford, Ange Postecoglou’s side will aim to build momentum against a resilient but winless Slavia outfit. In this comprehensive Tottenham vs Slavia Prague preview, we’ll dive into the team news, predicted lineups, and our score prediction to help you gear up for the action.
Match Details and Context
- Date and Time: Tuesday, December 9, 2025, 8:00 PM GMT (3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Competition: UEFA Champions League League Phase (Matchday 6)
Tottenham sit in a strong position domestically but have been inconsistent in Europe. A recent home victory in the Premier League has injected confidence, and three points here could propel them into the top eight of the Champions League table. Slavia Prague, meanwhile, are fighting to keep their European dreams alive. The Czech champions have drawn all three of their group games so far, leaving them in 31st place and desperate for a first win. This matchup pits Premier League firepower against disciplined Czech organization—expect an open, attacking affair.
Predicted Lineups
Based on recent training reports and tactical setups, here’s how the teams could line up. Tottenham are likely to stick with a fluid 4-2-3-1 to dominate possession, while Slavia opt for a pragmatic 3-4-3 to hit on the break.
Tottenham Hotspur Predicted XI (4-2-3-1)
- GK: Guglielmo Vicario
- DEF: Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Micky van de Ven, Djed Spence
- MID: João Palhinha, Lucas Bergvall
- ATT MID: Dejan Kulusevski (replacing suspended Johnson), Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert
- FW: Richarlison
Slavia Prague Predicted XI (3-4-3)
- GK: Jindřich Staněk
- DEF: Tomáš Holeš, David Zima, Štěpán Chaloupek
- MID: David Doudera, Michal Sadílek, David Mokroš, Jan Bořil
- ATT: Mojmír Chytil, Lukáš Provod, Václav Jurečka (filling in for injured Schranz)
Score Prediction
Tottenham enter as the heavy favourites. Given Spurs’ home advantage, superior squad quality, and Slavia’s inability to win in the competition, we foresee a comfortable victory for the hosts.
Our Score Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Slavia Prague
