Preview: K-League XI vs. Tottenham Hotspur – Prediction, Team News, and Lineups

As part of their pre-season preparations in Asia, Tottenham Hotspur will face a K-League XI on Wednesday night in Seoul.

Match Overview

Tottenham, under the leadership of Ange Postecoglou, are gearing up for the 2024-25 campaign with the aim of competing for major honors. The Lilywhites finished fifth in the Premier League last season and are looking to improve. So far, they have recorded four straight pre-season wins against Cambridge United, Hearts, Queens Park Rangers, and Vissel Kobe. Key players like Pedro Porro, Son Heung-min, and 16-year-old sensation Mikey Moore have all made significant contributions.

The K-League XI, composed of top players from across the league, offers a formidable challenge. Although they have previously lost to European giants like Barcelona, Juventus, and Tottenham, they secured a notable 3-2 win against Atletico Madrid last year.

Tottenham’s Recent Form

Tottenham have been impressive this pre-season, with standout performances from young talents like Mikey Moore and new signing Archie Gray. Brennan Johnson has also been in good form, scoring a hat-trick in the 7-2 victory over Cambridge. Spurs will look to continue this momentum against the K-League XI.

Key Players and Team News

• K-League XI: Jesse Lingard was named in the initial squad but has pulled out due to injury. At just 17, Yoon Do-young is considered a prodigy and could play a significant role against Tottenham.
• Tottenham Hotspur: Summer arrival Archie Gray has been earning rave reviews and is expected to feature prominently. Lucas Bergvall is another young talent to watch, aiming to make a major impact this season.

Predicted Lineups

• K-League XI: In-jae Hwang; Mun-ki Hwang, Park, Italo, Jeong; Yoon, Oberdan, Cesinha, Anderson; Iljutcenko, Tuci
• Tottenham Hotspur: Vicario; Porro, Royal, Gray, Davies; Sarr, Bissouma, Johnson, Maddison, Son; Kulusevski

Prediction

With several top players missing, the K-League XI may struggle against Tottenham’s strong lineup. Given Tottenham’s excellent pre-season form, we predict a comfortable 4-1 victory for the Lilywhites.