Tottenham vs Wolves Predicted Lineups: Premier League

7:00am on Sunday 29th December 2024
By Jake Skudder

Tottenham will host Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final Premier League clash of 2024, with both sides battling to escape the middle and lower parts of the table. Spurs are struggling for form, having lost four of their last five league games, including a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day. Ange Postecoglou's squad is severely hampered by injuries, leaving the manager with limited options in defence.

Meanwhile, Wolves come into this encounter buoyed by back-to-back league wins, including an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

Under new manager Vitor Pereira, the visitors are showing signs of revival, moving out of the relegation zone and looking to extend their winning streak to three games.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs' defensive woes continue, with Djed Spence suspended following a red card against Forest. Injuries to key players, including Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, and Guglielmo Vicario, further deplete the backline.

With Radu Dragusin also doubtful, Postecoglou may be forced to field teenagers Alfie Dorrington and Archie Gray at the heart of the defence.

Richarlison, Ben Davies, and Mikey Moore remain sidelined, while Yves Bissouma might step into a makeshift defensive role if needed. Tottenham's attack, led by James Maddison and Son Heung-min, will aim to exploit Wolves' weaknesses but could struggle to deliver without a solid foundation at the back.

Tottenham Predicted Lineup to face Wolves

Forster; Porro, Gray, Dorrington, Udogie; Bergvall, Bissouma; Kulusevski, Maddison, Son; Solanke

Here is how the side last lined up

Wolves Team News

Wolves have fewer injury concerns, with Mario Lemina pushing for a return after missing the win over Manchester United. Pablo Sarabia is unlikely to feature, and long-term absentees include Sasa Kalajdzic and Boubacar Traore.

Hwang Hee-chan is likely to start after scoring and assisting against United, replacing Goncalo Guedes in the starting XI.

The Old Gold are expected to stick with their successful formula, with Matheus Cunha leading the line and support from the wings. Their midfield, bolstered by Joao Gomes and Lemina, should provide stability against a depleted Spurs side.