A victory can be crucial for both teams, when Tottenham welcomes Panathinaikos at White Hart Lane.

Europa League Group J Round 6
White Hart Lane
06-12-2012 @ 20.05 GMT

How is the two teams form?

Tottenham Hotspur took a step towards the European spots in the Premier League, with a 3-0 victory agaoínst Fulham this weekend. The Londoners has not lost in four matches, including the 0-0 draw against Lazio and is two in group J.
Panathinaikos is currently six in the Greek 1. Division after their 2-1 win against Panionios this weekend. The Greek's has won 3 out of their last 5 matches, including the 1-0 win against Maribor. They are currently three in group J, two points after Tottenham.

What is the probable starting XI?

The importance of this match is not to be underestimated, and both teams will be playing with their top players. 

Lloris
Naughton - Walker - Caulkner - Vertonghen

 Sandro - Lennon

Dempsey                                  Bale

Defoe - Adebayor
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Sissoko

Quincy

Zeca - Katsouranis - Vitolo - Christodoulopoulos

Spyropoulos - Velázquez - Boumsong - Vyntra

Karnezis

What to expect from this match?

We might see a rather defensive Tottenham team as they can settle with a draw in this match. Both teams will be careful from the start, but at some point Panathinaikos will have to come forward and chase the lead. This will undoubtful  create space in their back, and bring Totteham in play.

An early goal will really help this match on its way, and we can hope that it will not just be a boring draw.

What are the odds? 

According to oddschecker.com, Tottenham is favorite in most of the bookmaker's eyes. The best odds on a Spurs victory is 1.33 from Sportingbet, while the best draw is 5.25 from StanJames. The same bookmaker gives 12 back on a Panathinaikos victory.