A high-stakes Monday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium could see a rejuvenated Spurs side look to take a massive leap toward Premier League safety. Following West Ham’s narrow, controversial defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, the door has swung wide open for Roberto De Zerbi’s men. A win tonight would move Spurs four points clear of the relegation zone with just two games remaining.
The De Zerbi effect appears to have arrived just in time. After a dismal run of form earlier this year, Tottenham have ground out back-to-back 1-0 and 2-1 victories over Wolves and Aston Villa. The defensive fragility that plagued the post-Postecoglou era has been replaced by a gritty pragmatism, led by young Czech goalkeeper Antonin Kinsky, who has filled in admirably for the injured Guglielmo Vicario.
Leeds United arrive in the capital with the pressure completely off. Daniel Farke’s side are officially safe from the drop, sitting comfortably on 43 points. However, the Whites have been one of the division’s form teams, unbeaten in their last six away matches. With Dominic Calvert-Lewin finding his shooting boots again in the 3-1 win over Burnley, Leeds will be no pushovers as they look to secure a mid-table finish.
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What are the best picks for Tottenham vs Leeds?
Both Teams to Score
There is a clear case for goals at both ends tonight. Tottenham’s desperation for three points means they cannot afford to sit back, but their defense—missing the leadership of Cristian Romero—remains susceptible to the counter-attack. Leeds have scored in four of their last five matches and, with the pressure of relegation gone, they are likely to play an expansive game.
Historically, this fixture is a goldmine for goals: nine of the last nine meetings between these two have seen over 2.5 goals.
Anton Stach to have a shot on target
This is the value play of the evening. The German midfielder has become Leeds’ primary weapon from distance and set-pieces. Stach is averaging 2.15 shots per game, but more impressively, he’s finding the frame with 60% of those efforts lately.
Given that he’s already bagged two goal of the month contenders this season from 30+ yards out, he won’t hesitate to test Antonin Kinsky from range. Given odds comfortably above even monet, it seems the bookies are underestimating his license to shoot.
Where can I watch Tottenham vs Leeds?
USA viewers can stream the match live on Peacock or watch on USA Network at 3:00 p.m. ET.
UK viewers can watch live on Sky Sports Main Event, with coverage starting at 19:00 BST for a 20:00 kick-off.
What have the managers said?
Roberto De Zerbi:
“First of all, we go to play against one of the best teams in this moment… for that we have a big respect. We can’t think in a different way and we have to keep this mentality. We must remain humble – nothing changes. The focus is on us… because we have the quality enough if we play like we know, like we can, to win the game, for sure.”
Christopher Riemer:
“It will be a huge test. Spurs will go for it, the manager has managed to get them out of relegation places, so we need to be up to it and maintain our top form. It is the best form we have been in all season. We want to finish the season on a high and as soon as possible, seal it mathematically.”
What is Tottenham’s predicted team?
Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Injured: Vicario, Romero, Kulusevski, Solanke, Kudus, Simons
Doubt: James Maddison (could feature on the bench)
What is Leeds’ predicted team?
Darlow; Bijol, Struijk, Rodon; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Ampadu, Justin; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
Injured: Noah Okafor, Ilia Gruev, Gabriel Gudmundsson
Doubt: Pascal Struijk (hip)
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