Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Champions League prediction, team news, line-ups, start time, live, TV, head to head, odds

Tottenham's young squad faces its toughest test yet as they travel to face holders Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Two wins from two in Group H has put Mauricio Pochettino's squad in the best possible position ahead of the double-header against the Spanish giants.

Anything more than two defeats will be considered a bonus before the trip to Dortmund in matchday five.

Gareth Bale is likely to miss the match against his former club through injury, but Luka Modric will feature as Danny Rose is a surprise inclusion for Spurs.

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Start time

Real Madrid host Tottenham at the Santiago Bernabeu with kick-off scheduled for 7.45pm on Tuesday, October 17.

TV and live online coverage

The match will be televised live on BT Sport 2, with coverage from 7pm. BT Sport subscribers can watch the match on the enhanced video player on BTSport.com or via the BT Sport app.

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Team news

Danny Rose could make his long-awaited return off the bench in a surprise move by Mauricio Pochettino.

The left-back has been sidelined through injury since January but travelled with the squad to take up a place on the bench. Ben Davies remains out through illness.

Elsewhere, Mousa Dembele also travelled and could feature for the first time in four weeks and Jan Vertonghen is back after suspension. Dele Alli still has one game to serve.

Gareth Bale is expected to miss out after being struck down with an infection in the membrane around his heart.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas is in a race to be fit after suffering an adductor muscle injury on international duty, meaning Kiko Casilla could start on Tuesday.

Predicted line-ups

Real Madrid starting XI: Casillas; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Nacho; Modric, Casemiro, Kroos; Ronaldo, Isco, Benzema

Tottenham starting XI: Lloris; Vertonghen, Sanchez, Alderweireld; Trippier, Dier, Dembele, Aurier; Eriksen, Kane, Son

Head to head

Tottenham have faced Real Madrid just four times in their history; losing three times and drawing once.

The most recent games were in the Champions League seven years ago which saw the Spanish giants run out 4-0 winners on aggregate to reach the semi-finals.

Prediction

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Betting odds (via betfair)

• Real Madrid to win: 4/9

• Tottenham to win: 6/1

• Draw: 4/1

Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of October 16 at 8pm.