Tottenham vs Doncaster Prediction: An easy win for Spurs

Tottenham vs Doncaster: Prediction and odds on the Match on 24 September 2025

Tottenham will slug it out against Doncaster on Wednesday in continuation of the EFL Cup. The two teams have only met once in their history, with Spurs winning the game 5-1 in the League Cup round 32 in 2009. Can Spurs make it two wins in two? Below is a match preview and well-analysed betting opportunities.

Tottenham: form and statistics

Tottenham played a 2-2 draw in their last game against Brighton. The Seagulls were already 2-0 up in the first 31 minutes of the match before Richarlison pulled one back to make it 2-1 in the 43rd minute. An own goal from van Hecke tied the game in the 82nd minute. The Lilywhites remain unbeaten in five of their last six games in all competitions and will hope to start this League Cup on a high note, especially playing against a League One side.

Tottenham: Team News and Lineup

Tottenham will continue to be without the services of a host of players, including James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Yves Bissouma (knock), and Dominic Solanke (ankle). However, the likes of Randal Kolo Muani and Ben Davies are expected to be back for selection.

Tottenham Expected Lineup

Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bergvall, Palhinha, Bentancur; Kudus, Kolo Muani, Johnson

Out: James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragusin (ACL), Dejan Kulusevski (knee), Kota Takai (foot), Yves Bissouma (knock), and Dominic Solanke (ankle).

👤 Head coach: Thomas Frank

Doncaster: form and statistics

Doncaster suffered a 2-1 loss to AFC Wimbledon in their last game. Owen Bailey put them ahead in the game, but they couldn't hold on to the very last, conceding two goals in the second half. They have now lost their previous two games, putting them 7th in League One after round 8. The Red and White Army had got past Accrington to get to this stage after winning 2-0. They now have a high mountain to climb against one of the strongest sides in the Premier League.

Doncaster: Team News and Lineup

Rovers will be without the service of Harry Clifton in this game due to a hamstring injury. Similarly, Damola Ajayi is not eligible to play against his parent club.

Doncaster Expected Lineup

Lo-Tutala (GK); Nixon, O’Riordan, Pearson, Maxwell; Bailey, Bailey; Middleton, Clifton, Gibson; Sharp

Out: Damola Ajayi (illegible), Harry Clifton (hamstring). 

👤 Head coach: Grant McCann

Tottenham vs Doncaster: head-to-head statistics

Tottenham and Doncaster have only met once in their history, with Spurs winning the game 5-1 in the League Cup round 32 in 2009.

Tottenham vs Doncaster: Betting Tips & Odds

• Doncaster have not made it past the third round of the League Cup in their last four attempts, dating back to the 2005/06 season. A first-half win for the hosts is available at 1.60 odds on 1xBet;
• Tottenham are unbeaten in five of their last six games in all competitions. Betway offers 1.94 odds for the hosts to win and the game to see at least four goals;
• Tottenham Hotspur have kept clean sheets in four of their six games this season. This option is available at 1.70 odds on 1xBet.

Tottenham vs Doncaster match prediction 24 September 2025

No doubt, Tottenham are the favourites in the game due to their strong form and great squad depth. They might even decide to rest some of their first players, but that won’t stop them from getting the desired win. They have been impressive since the start of the season and will continue to look for their first League Cup since 2008.

Our match prediction: Tottenham to win in the first 45 minutes of the game at a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Total 2: Under 0.5 goals at a coefficient of 1.70 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Tottenham to win and Both Teams to Score — No for a coefficient of 1.67 in the Betway bookmaker.