Tottenham vs Bayer Leverkusen: What time does it start, what channel is it on, predicted teams, where can I watch it?

A look ahead to the Champions League fixture at Wembley

Wednesday 02 November 2016 13:33 GMT

Dele Alli will provide support for striker Vincent Janssen when Spurs take on Bayer Leverkusen (Getty)

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It’s a big game for…

Vincent Janssen: The Dutchman did score on Saturday against Leicester, but his three goals for his new club have all come from the penalty spot and he is under some pressure to open his account from open play. He will especially wary of making a good impression on Wednesday night as Harry Kane returns to the frame on Sunday in the north London derby.

Best stat…

Leicester scored from their only shot on target against Tottenham on Saturday. It was also the first goal that Tottenham have conceded in the Premier League this season.

Remember when…

Tottenham’s last visited Germany, as a Marco Reus-inspired Borussia Dortmund side cut Mauricio Pochettino’s men to shreds?

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Player to watch…

Javier Hernandez: The Mexican’s career in England had petered out, but he has discovered a new lease of life on the banks of the Rhine with 33 goals in 53 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit. Wednesday’s match will be the first time the former Manchester United man returns to England since leaving Old Trafford.

Predicted teams...

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Lloris; Walker, Dier, Vertonghen, Rose; Wanyama, Dembele; Eriksen, Alli, Son Heung-min; Janssen

Bayer Leverkusen (4-4-2): Leno; Henrichs, Jedvaj, Dragovic, Wendell; Mehmedi, Bender, Aranguiz, Brandt; Kampl, Hernandez

Past two meetings…

Bayer Leverkusen 0 Tottenham 0, Champions League, October 2016

Bayer Leverkusen 0 Tottenham 1 (Berbatov), UEFA Cup, November 2006

Form guide…

Tottenham: WDDDLD

Bayer Leverkusen: WLDLDW

Javier Hernandez will hope to star on his return to the Premier League (Getty)

Vital information…

Kick-off time: 19:45 GMT on Wednesday

TV: Live on BT Sport 2/BT Sport 2 HD/BT Sport 4K UHD from 19:00 GMT, highlights on ITV 1 at 22:45 GMT on Wednesday

Odds…

Tottenham: 21/20

Bayer Leverkusen: 41/13

Draw: 11/4

(Odds provided by Oddschecker)

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