Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Anzhi Makhachkala

Tottenham Hotspur conclude their successful Europa League group campaign on Thursday when they welcome Anzhi Makhachkala to White Hart Lane.

Andre Villas-Boas's side have already secured top spot in Group K thanks to a perfect record of five wins from their opening five matches.

Meanwhile, Russian visitors Anzhi are also through to the last 32 as they sit five points clear of second-placed Sheriff Tiraspol heading into their final fixture.

Goals from Jermain Defoe and Nacer Chadli saw Spurs record a 2-0 victory when the teams met back at the start of October.

The hosts are likely to rest a number of key players, while Vlad Chiriches and Jan Vertonghen are expected to miss out through injury. Ali Gadzhibekov is absent for the away side with a fractured jaw.

Recent form

Spurs: LLWDWW

Anzhi: WLDDLD

Possible starting lineups

Spurs: Friedel; Naughton, Dawson, Capoue, Walker; Lennon, Dembele, Capoue, Sandro, Lamela; Soldado

Anzhi: Kerzhakov; Angbwa, Gadzhibekov, Ewerton, Grigalava; Eshchenko, Jucilei, Epureanu, Burmistrov; Maksimov, Serderov

Sports Mole says: 2-0