Premier League: Live score: Tottenham VS Leeds United: Prediction, Probable lineups
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Presently, Four of the north Londoners' seven matches in all competitions have been lost. Last weekend's 2-1 loss to Liverpool allowed Arsenal and Manchester City to gain pace on Antonio Conte's squad
Nottingham Forest eliminated them from the EFL Cup in the third round this past week, diminishing their chances of earning a trophy this season.
With that said, Spurs sit fourth in the Premier League with 26 points, one point behind third-place Newcastle United, and cannot afford to slip up if they are to qualify for the Champions League.
Spurs have lost three of their previous four Premier League games, and their deficiencies are gradually being exposed.
On the other hand, Leeds stunned Liverpool at Anfield and will be hoping for a repeat performance tonight.
The squad coached by Jesse Marsch had exceptional character and determination against Liverpool, and they can achieve a victory here.
In recent weeks, Leeds United have displayed clear indications of team unity. Wednesday, they lost 1-0 to Wolverhampton Wanderers in the EFL, failing to carry over their recent Premier League play.
They have yet to win three consecutive league games since the final three matchdays of the 2020-21 season and will be eager to rectify that against Antonio Conte's squad.
As for head-to-head stats, Tottenham has won 39 games, while Leeds has come up short with 33 victories. Twenty-nine games have been drawn between both sides.
Key Stats for the match
- In their last six home games against Leeds in all competitions, Tottenham have scored at least twice.
- Five of Tottenham's last six home encounters against Leeds in all competitions have resulted in a victory.
- Tottenham conceded at least two goals in the Premier League in their previous four games.
- Leeds scored at least twice in their last three games in the Premier League.
Tottenham Hotspur team news
The home team will miss top defender Cristian Romero and star striker Son Heung-Min.
Harry Kane is expected to start this weekend, despite Antonio Conte's suggestion that he was exhausted in the week leading up to the World Cup, which set off a little alarm.
Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison should bolster Tottenham's offence, with the former expected to start.
Eric Dier will accompany summer acquisition Clement Lenglet and left-back Ben Davies in the back three. Emerson Royal and Ryan Sessegnon will serve as wingbacks for the team.
Predicted lineup: Lloris, Kulusevski, Kane, Richarlison, Dier, Lenglet, Davies, Emerson, Hojbjerg, Bentancur, Perisic
Leeds United team news
Visiting side injuries have sidelined Adam Forshaw, Joe Gelhardt, Luis Sinisterra, and Stuart Dallas. Patrick Bamford is expected to return for Leeds after suffering a groin injury, although Archie Gray is still questionable.
Jack Harrison has emerged as a fresh doubt due to a muscle injury, but the visitors are optimistic that the attacker will be available for Saturday's match.
Predicted lineup: Meslier, Harrison, Aaronson, Summerville, Rodrigo, Kristensen, Koch, Cooper, Struijk, Adams, Roca
Spurs VS Leeds Prediction
Despite their confidence boost from their victory at Anfield, Leeds is still the underdog in this matchup. Spurs are the superior team and are highly motivated to end their losing streak.
Regardless of the significance of the returns of Kulusevski and Richarlison, Leeds is giving up goals at an alarming pace.
Final Prediction: Spurs 2-0 Leeds
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