Mura vs Spurs Tips: Visitors to clinch the spoils in Slovenia

Antonio conte’s Tottenham head to Mura in the 5th round of European conference fixtures, live on BT Sport Thursday teatime.

0 points for Mura after 4 games means they are playing for pride here whilst the visitors have it in their hands for a top 2 place in the group. Conte will be looking to continue his unbeaten start as Spurs boss especially after seeing spurs win 5-1 in the reverse fixture.

Mura head into this tie without a win in 6 games in all competitions as their European journey comes to an end. Back to back defeats vs Rennes leave them rock bottom of the group, only scoring 2 goals and shipping 10 in the process - it’s easy to see why Tottenham are as short as 1/7.

A win for Tottenham would secure a place in the knockout rounds if Rennes can beat Vitesse, but will be wary that they haven’t won away from home yet in the UECL – (D1, L2)

Conte will be looking to continue the momentum gained after Sundays comeback from behind to beat Leeds on Sunday, knowing an unexpected slip up would mean it’s still not job done heading into matchday 6.

Spurs will be without suspended Christian Romero here following his sending off against Vitesse. Ndombele, Dele Alli and Matt Doherty will all be pushing for starts after not featuring vs Leeds on the weekend.

I fancy Tottenham to inflict Muras 5th consecutive defeat in this competition fairly comfortably Thursday evening. We are essentially backing Spurs to win by more than one goal without reply from Mura.

Tottenham won the reverse 5-1 with Muras only goal coming from a Ziga Kous wonderstrike from the edge of the box – their only shot on target of the night. This being one of their only 2 goals this entire campaign, I think Conte will want to emphasise his defensive structure with it being the perfect opportunity to do so.

A rotated Spurs side should see Irishman Matt Doherty get given a chance at wingback as it looks like Emerson has claimed that first choice spot.

The former Wolves defender was never shy of a goal when he playing regularly, and you could argue the best part of his game comes in the oppositions half. The emphasis on the fullbacks in Antonio Conte’s side should give opportunity for Doherty to attack the box and do what he does best.

During the 19/20 season, he managed 7 goals across 47 games for wolves – including 3 in 11 in the Europa League showing he isn’t shy of finding the net. He opposes much weaker opposition here so I feel this is where we see the value in backing him to score anytime.

Combining the last 2 selections and chucking in under 4 cards gives us a tasty 20/1 long shot using Bet365’s bet builder feature.

Both Muras last 2 games in this competition would’ve ended cardless albeit 2 last minute cards in each of the games, and now there is less on the line for them I can see a low card total. If Spurs can secure a heavy early lead the game should see a low amount of cards as the intensity drops when they race ahead. The reverse fixture saw just the 3 cards and I am hoping for something similar once again.

This same bet is as short as 12/1 with Betfair, so a much bigger price available on 365.