Tottenham vs Ajax prediction: Champions League semi-final team news, predicted line-ups, squad, odds, TV channel, live stream and more

Tottenham play Ajax in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Tuesday night.

In the last round, Mauricio Pochettino’s side edged past Manchester City on away goals in a thrilling 4-4 quarter-final, while Ajax stunned Juventus and Cristiano Ronaldo with a 3-2 aggregate win.

Tottenham have experienced mixed fortunes since qualifying for the semi-finals, suffering defeats to Manchester City and London rivals West Ham in the Premier League, either side of a last gasp win over Brighton.

Meanwhile, Ajax have been victorious in all four of their league games since eliminating Juventus, and are ahead of PSV Eindhoven on goal difference at the top of the Eredivisie, with two games remaining.

Tottenham fans will quietly feel that their team should progress past Ajax, but Erik Ten Hag’s side are dangerous and well-rounded, with prodigies Frenkie De Jong and Matthjis De Ligt at their core, and former Southampton player Dusan Tadic in the front line.

Prediction… Tottenham 1-1 Ajax

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.

What time does it start?

Tottenham vs Ajax kicks off at 8pm (GMT).

Where can I watch it?

The match will be shown live on BT Sport 2, with coverage beginning at 7pm.

Subscribers can also watch the game on BTSport.com and the broadcaster’s app, or in ultra-high definition on BT Sport 4K UHD.

Predicted line-ups

Tottenham: Lloris; Trippier, Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Rose; Dier, Wanyama, Alli, Eriksen, Lucas; Llorente

Ajax: Onana; Veltman, De Ligt, Blind, Tagliafaco; Schone, De Jong, Van De Beek; Ziyech, Tadic, Neres

Head-to-head…

Ajax 1-3 Tottenham, European Cup Winners’ Cup, September 1981

Tottenham 3-0 Ajax, European Cup Winners’ Cup, September 1981

Form guide…

Tottenham: WWLLWL

Ajax: WDWWWW

Odds…

Tottenham to win: 13/8

Ajax to win: 15/8

Draw: 12/5

(Odds by Betfair)