Three must-know Tottenham v Milan stats
"If we can get past the play-off qualifier, I honestly think we will go further than Arsenal in the Champions League." That was a statement that threatened to turn Jermain Defoe into a laughing stock when they went 3-0 down to Young Boys later that month, but right now it looks inspired. Will Tottenham make it into the last eight? What should you expect tonight? Here are a few intriguing stats...
An early opener is to be expected
It took 80 minutes for the deadlock to be broken at the San Siro 22 days ago but the opening strike in two of Spurs' four Champions League home games at White Hart Lane and four of their nine at any venue has come in the first six minutes! It's [5.6] that there's a wait of less than ten minutes for the first goal and the same price than it comes between 11 and 20, as three of the other five have.
AC Milan are almost certain to score
The Rossoneri failed to score in either leg of their meeting with Arsenal at this point three years ago but since then they have faced 13 clubs in Europe without ever failing to net against one. They are also unbeaten in 14 on their travels, during which time they have never been shut out, so the visitors are likely to contribute to proceedings this evening. It's [1.81] for both teams to fire at White Hart Lane.
A red card is on the cards
The sendings off of Robin van Persie and Philippe Mexes last night mean that six players have been dismissed in the last six round-of-16 second legs, after the likes of Didier Drogba saw red last season. The first leg of this clash was ill-tempered with Mathieu Flamini lucky to stay on and Rino Gattuso headbutting Joe Jordan, so don't be surprised if the run continues at [4.3], with further needle likely as one side face up to the prospect of impending elimination.
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Published: 9 Mar 2011
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