We have heard that Spurs are taking this competition seriously and in our view, a route back to the Champions League was not a one off, but they have a lot of work to re-achieve this status anytime soon.

Arguments will say that Spurs not taking this seriously will suggest they can capitalise on the league. Once they start beating the giants, then and ONLY then will they actually be considered as a proper force!

Best match odds:

Maribor – 9/2 Stan James (bet £10 win £55)

Draw – 13/5 Blue Square (bet £10 win £36)

Spurs – 8/11 Paddy Power (bet £10 win £17.27)

The bookies seem to think Spurs will be good enough to win away and so do we. Failure to get a result here will suggest they simply cannot be bothered with the competition. The bookies are not swallowing this and neither are we.

We are tempted by the match odds, but both teams not to score is 10/11 at Boylesports and we cannot be convinced by this either in case Spurs put out a weaker outfit. We will take faith and take the away win with 8/11, but with a pinch of salt!

Maribor vs Tottenham Best Bet

Spurs to win – 8/11 Paddy Power (bet £10 get £20 free)

Europa League Best Free Bets:

Sky Bet – no deposit free £10          Bet365 – free £200           Betfred – bet £10 get £20          Sportingbet – free £50          Blue Square – free £25