Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Southampton FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Southampton FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Tottenham, stuck in the bottom half and winless in four, faces a must-win clash against relegation-bound Southampton on Sunday. With pressure mounting, anything less than three points against the Saints could spell deeper trouble for Spurs. Meanwhile, both sides enter the clash nursing fresh wounds—Tottenham fell 1-0 to Chelsea, while Southampton let a rare win slip away as Crystal Palace struck an injury-time equalizer.

Current Standings: Tottenham  is currently placed 14th in the league standings with 10 wins, 4 draws, and 11 losses, whereas Southampton occupies the 20th position with 2 wins, 4 draws, and 24 defeats. 

 Head-to-Head Record: With a 18-10 win-loss record in 49 matches, Spurs have had a clear edge in this rivalry. 

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Spurs' London derby woes and shaky away form resurfaced on Thursday, as they suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Chelsea — their 16th loss of a turbulent season. Seems there is no end to their miseries as they have managed just one point from their last four games and are on a dismal run of one win in 10 home league matches — leaving them languishing in 14th and sinking fast. 

Yet, there may be solace after all for Ange Postecoglou as they have an option of getting into the Champions League via the Europa League. With the first leg of their quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt just four days away, questions loom over Tottenham’s priorities — chase a rare league win or rest key players for the cup showdown?

Tottenham's recent home form has seen them struggle defensively, conceding a significant 22 goals in their last 10 matches at their stadium. However, their historical record against Southampton suggests a strong attacking presence, having scored at least one goal in 15 consecutive encounters with the Saints. 

Despite this positive head-to-head statistic, Spurs have faced difficulties in front of goal recently, failing to score in three of their last four Premier League matches. Leading their scoring efforts in the league this season are James Maddison and Brennan Johnson, who are currently tied as the club's top marksmen with 9 goals each.

Team News 

Tottenham have no new injury worries, and Richarlison’s return to training is a welcome boost. With the Europa League on the horizon, Postecoglou may shuffle his pack—Sarr, Brennan Johnson, and Mathys Tel could all get the nod on Saturday.

Tottenham Hotspur Probable XI - Vicario(GK); Porro, Romero, Gray, Udogie; Sarr, Bissouma, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Tel

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What seemed like a rare win in the making turned into heartbreak for Southampton, as a stoppage-time goal from Crystal Palace forced the Saints to settle for a 1-1 draw. Had they held on, Southampton would’ve cleared the infamous 11-point mark — the lowest points managed by a club in a Premier League season. 

Instead, the draw means they still need two more points from their final eight games to avoid that unwanted record. Another unwanted record looms for Southampton — if Wolves beat Ipswich and the Saints fail to win, they’ll be relegated with seven games left, setting a new mark for the earliest Premier League relegation.

It has been a challenging season at home for Southampton, as they have managed to secure a league victory at St. Mary's on only one occasion. Their recent form has been particularly concerning, with the Saints suffering defeats in five of their last six matches, conceding at least two goals in each of those losses. 

Defensively, they have struggled throughout the campaign, with no team in the Premier League conceding more goals than Southampton's tally of 71 this season. In terms of attack, Joe Aribo and Paul Onuachu currently lead the way for Southampton in the Premier League with three goals each. 

Team News 

Southampton will miss Flynn Downes through suspension, while fitness doubts linger over Ugochukwu, Manning, and Onuachu ahead of Saturday’s crucial clash.

Southampton Probable XI - Ramsdale (GK); Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap; Sugawara, Aribo, Ugochukwu, Walker-Peters; Fernandes; Archer, Dibling

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Winning Prediction

In an ideal scenario, this encounter could be straightforward for Tottenham, considering their historical dominance over Southampton, including their emphatic 5-0 victory in their last meeting. However, with a significant Europa League match approaching, Ange Postecoglou might opt to rotate his squad, which could potentially weaken the team and offer Southampton a glimmer of hope. 

Despite this possibility, Tottenham should still be confident in their ability to overcome a side currently occupying the bottom spot in the league table. The bookmakers clearly favor Tottenham to win at odds of 1.40, while a draw is priced at 5.40, and a Southampton victory stands at 7.00.

Tottenham Hotspur to Win (3-1)

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