LiontipsTottenham vs Southampton. Predictions and Betting Tips for English Premier League
Command Analysis
The Spurs in their previous fixture played away against one of the main competitors for a spot in the European cups, Everton. They were not able to get three points, and the game ended with a draw 2:2. And so the non-winning streak continued for Tottenham. It has now reached three games in a row. With the same score of 2: 2, Jose Mourinho's teams drew Newcastle and also lost to Manchester United (1:3).
The defeat from MU was suffered at home. Even though the Spurs were first to score, they completely failed to find their game and keep the score in the second half. In general, the Londoners' defense in these most recent games of the season looks rather weak. In four of the previous five matches, they conceded at least two goals per game.
It should be said that before the defeat from United, Mourinho's men won at home three matches in a row. Among the losers were Crystal Palace (4:0), Burnley (4:0), and West Bromwich (2:0). But overall Tottenham is not that impressive at home. They won only seven out of the 15 home matches, lost five, and drew three times. That is the sixth result in the League so far.
The standings of Tottenham in the league push them to put in maximum effort in tonight's game. Before the start of the upcoming match, the Spurs are in seventh place with 50 points. This is five points less than West Ham in fourth place. The chances of getting into the top four are good, as Tottenham will play four of the six remaining League matches at home.
Yesterday, the resignation of Jose Mourinho was announced, but the name of his successor has not yet been announced by the board.
A serious loss for the Spurs was the injury of their best striker Harry Kane. Dane Scarlett has joined him and will not play tonight. There are doubts about whether Ben Davis and Matt Doherty will be in the lineup.
The Saints tried to compete for the FA Cup this season, but their run for the trophy trip was ended this week. In the semifinal game against Leicester, Ralph Hasenhüttl's charges lost 0:1.
In the Premier League, Southamptonhave solved all their tasks for the season. The team scored 36 points and is practically guaranteed to stay in the top division. They are ahead of Fulham by nine points and have two games in hand.
In away games Southampton have been underwhelming. They lost their most recent away match 0-3 to West Brom. This is their seventh defeat out of eight away fixtures. During this bad run, the Saints could only outplay the hopeless outsider Sheffield United (1: 0). Southampton concede the most goals in away games out of all their opponents in the Premier League. In 16 away games, the Saints conceded 36 goals.
Midfielders Oriol Romeu and William Smallbone, as well as striker Michael Obafemi, will not play tonight due to injuries.
Trends
СтавкаTottenham's IT over 1.5
Tottenham have scored more than one goal against Southampton in their last four head-to-head games at home.
СтавкаBoth to score: yes
Both teams have scored in six of the last seven head-to-head matches at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
СтавкаExact score: 2:1
Tottenham beat Southampton at home in eight of their last nine games.
Tip and bets
Tottenham can't afford to lose points now. In recent home games, the Spurs have defeated rivals like Soton, which currently have problems in defense. The head-to-head statistics of home games also speak in favour of Tottenham.
Our prediction isTottenham to win.
It is quite possible to expect a high-scoring game. Tottenham have scored many goals in recent games, including the games at home. However, they also concede a lot.
Second bet - total over 2.5 goals
