Tottenham Hotspur face Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in a crucial Premier League clash this Sunday.
Both sides come into the match with contrasting fortunes, as Spurs look to rebound from recent struggles, while Wolves, revitalised under Vitor Pereira, seek to continue their surge up the table.
Tottenham's Recent Form
Tottenham have endured a rocky period, with just one win in their last five Premier League outings. Ange Postecoglou’s men have slipped to the lower half of the table, conceding goals at an alarming rate despite being one of the league's most potent attacking teams.
At home, however, they remain entertaining, with high-scoring affairs becoming a trend.
Injury and Team News
Spurs are plagued by defensive absences, with Djed Spence suspended and Cristian Romero, Radu Dragusin, and Micky van de Ven all unavailable due to injuries. Richarlison also remains sidelined, adding to their woes in depth. Youngsters Alfie Dorrington and Archie Gray could step in to shore up the backline.
Last Tottenham Lineup
Here is how Tottenham lined up in their last match:
Wolves' Recent Form
Under new manager Vitor Pereira, Wolves are enjoying a renaissance. Back-to-back wins over Leicester and Manchester United have lifted them out of the relegation zone.
Confidence is high as they look for a third consecutive victory, a feat they last achieved at the tail end of 2023.
Injury and Team News
Wolves are comparatively healthier, with Mario Lemina potentially returning to bolster the midfield.
Pablo Sarabia is expected to miss out, while Sasa Kalajdzic and others remain unavailable. Hwang Hee-chan could push for a start after scoring last time out.
Last Wolves Lineup
Here is how Wolves lined up in their last match:
Tottenham vs Wolves - Who is the Referee and VAR?
Here are the confirmed officials for the game:
Referee: Chris Kavanagh.
Assistants: Richard West, Tim Wood.
Fourth official: Tim Robinson.
VAR: Jarred Gillett.
Assistant VAR: Nick Hopton.
Tottenham Player to Watch
James Maddison
The creative midfielder remains central to Tottenham's attacking play. Maddison’s vision and ability to find teammates in key positions could be decisive against a compact Wolves defence.
Wolves Player to Watch
Matheus Cunha
Fresh from scoring directly from a corner against Manchester United, Cunha is in fine form and will be key to exploiting Tottenham's weakened backline.
Prediction
With Tottenham’s defence in tatters and Wolves riding a wave of momentum, a tight contest is expected. Both teams could find the net in what may end in a hard-fought draw.
Our Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Wolves
Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Both Teams to Score: Yes
Tottenham’s leaky defence and Wolves' improved attack suggest goals for both sides.
Tip 2 - Over 2.5 Goals
Recent Spurs home games have been high-scoring, averaging over seven goals per match.
Tip 3 - Wolves Double Chance
Wolves' current form and Tottenham's defensive issues make an away win or draw a strong possibility.
