Prediction Tottenham Hotspur vs Doncaster Rovers 2025/2026 – Betting Tips for the Carabao Cup on 24/09/2025

Big occasion at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

This Carabao Cup third-round tie promises to be a clash of levels rather than styles as Tottenham Hotspur host Doncaster Rovers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 24/09/2025. With Andrew Madley appointed to take charge and a packed venue capable of holding 62,850 fans on Bill Nicholson Way, the atmosphere is likely to be electric — and firmly in Spurs’ favor. The London side arrive off the back of a competitive spell: a recent 2-2 draw away at Brighton sandwiched between solid victories over Villarreal and West Ham. That run gives Tottenham momentum and confidence heading into a cup night where home crowd expectation will be high.

Form and history point one way

Tottenham’s recent results in the build-up paint the picture of a team in good touch domestically and in Europe, with three wins from their last five matches and a draw at Brighton highlighting resilience. Doncaster Rovers, meanwhile, have been punching above their weight in League One at times but arrive having been edged 2-1 by AFC Wimbledon in their last outing. Doncaster’s campaign shows they can score — they’ve registered several wins in September — yet doing that at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium presents a very different task.

History also offers a reminder of the gulf in class: the two sides last met in this competition back in 2009, when Tottenham ran out 5-1 winners. That result is an old statistic but it underlines the pedigree gap that still exists. Bookmakers have reflected that gulf: the match-winner market leaves little mystery, pricing Tottenham as overwhelming favorites with odds around 1.15 and a probability figure close to 87%.

How the match might unfold

Expect Tottenham to dominate possession, press high, and look to unsettle Doncaster early. Doncaster will likely set up to frustrate and hit on transitions, but coping with Spurs’ quality and the crowd is a tall order. The prospect of turnovers and set-piece opportunities for the home side is strong, and tired legs from Doncaster’s recent fixtures could be a factor as the game progresses. With that in mind, Tottenham look set to control the rhythm and carve out the clearer chances.

Betting suggestion: Given the overwhelming market confidence and Tottenham’s recent form and home advantage, the strongest single-market selection here is the 1X2 market: Back Tottenham Hotspur to win. The available odds around 1.15 reflect a clear favorite, and the history, current momentum, and venue all support a home victory.