Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, Premier League 2022-2023, Today Match Prediction

Tottenham Hotspur FC vs Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Match Prediction & Analysis

Last week was a long time coming for Tottenham and their fans.

No, they couldn’t win away to Chelsea for only the second time in 30 years, but they managed to claim a draw when playing below their best. 

This has always been the sign of a good team, and Antonio Conte is close to achieving that at Spurs, even if he still has work to do. In truth, they were second best against Chelsea.

Wolves have been underwhelming so far this season, earning a single point from their two games so far. Defeat against Leeds was followed up by a 0-0 stalemate against newly promoted Fulham

This shows Wolves’ struggle in front of goal right now, something that will limit their ambitions this season.

Spurs are favourites here.

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Tottenham Hotspur FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful:

     Conte has his players performing at a very high level

     Won three of the last four against Wolves

Reasons to be fearful:

     Were overwhelmed at times against Chelsea

     Conte likely to be banned from touchline this weekend

Spurs may have to play this match without their manager on the touchline, as Conte was shown a red card for his actions against Chelsea.

Passionate scenes between him and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel caused the referee to send both off, meaning he’ll likely miss this game.

Nevertheless, Spurs will be eager to continue their good form, pressing onward for a spot in the top four of the Premier League.

They weren’t at their best against Chelsea, but earned a point regardless, showing their determination and fighting spirit.

Their record against Wolves is good and three points will be expected at home here.

Star Man – Harry Kane

Has four goals from his eight appearances against Wolves and will be keen to add to his tally here. Opened his account for the season with a late equaliser against Chelsea.

Wolverhampton Wanderers FC Preview

Reasons to be cheerful

     Won corresponding fixture last season

     Remain hard to play against

Reasons to be fearful

     Finding it hard to score goals

     Haven’t won in nine Premier League games

Unless Wolves make one or two additional signings before the transfer window slams shut in two weeks’ time, they are unlikely to attain a top-half finish.

Such is the level of investment of teams surrounding them, such as Aston Villa, Newcastle and others, that you cannot afford to stand sit in this league.

They still have quality players, but teams that struggle to score goals in the Premier League are often met with a relegation battle before long. Burnley found that out for themselves, when they were sent down last season.

Still, they will believe they can cause Tottenham some problems this weekend, even without best player Raul Jimenez.

They remain a team that can play good football, even if they haven’t won any of their last nine Premier League fixtures, dating back to last season.

Star Man – Goncalo Guedes

New striker Guedes was only given 30 minutes against Fulham. He should start the game here, and Wolves will hope he can have an immediate impact.