This Tuesday evening, Tottenham Hotspur will host Borussia Dortmund at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as they aim to secure a positive outcome in the UEFA Champions League. Following a recent 2-1 loss to West Ham United, Spurs are eager to return to winning form in midweek.
Manager Thomas Frank is likely to maintain his preferred 4-2-3-1 formation but may introduce a few changes to his starting lineup. Lucas Bergvall, Kevin Danso, and Djed Spence are all expected to feature from the outset of this match.
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Predicted 4-2-3-1 Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur Against Borussia Dortmund
Defence
Guglielmo Vicario will take his place in goal for Spurs, aiming to bounce back after conceding two goals in his last match. Cristian Romero is set to partner with Kevin Danso at the center of defense, tasked with keeping Borussia Dortmund at bay.
Pedro Porro will look to make an impact as the right-back, while Djed Spence hopes to showcase his abilities on the left side. Both defenders are expected to contribute in attack as well.
Micky van de Ven is suspended for this match, but Destiny Udogie will be available on the bench as defensive cover.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 17: Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on January 17, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Midfield
Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray will form the midfield duo for Tottenham, focusing on winning crucial battles in the center and creating openings for the forwards.
A talented trio of Mathys Tel, Xavi Simons, and Wilson Odobert will play just ahead of them in the attack, with each player needing to perform at their best for Spurs to achieve success on Tuesday night.
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Dane Scarlett will provide additional options from the bench, waiting for his opportunity to make an impact in the second half if needed.
Attack
Randal Kolo Muani will spearhead the attack for Spurs, tasked with finding ways to threaten Dortmund’s goal.
Dominic Solanke is also available on the bench and may come on later in the match to potentially change the game if Tottenham seeks a late goal.