Leeds v Tottenham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Spurs sit fourth in the table after a good start whilst Daniel Farke’s Leeds are unbeaten at Elland Road this season. Tottenham have won nine of their last 11 EPL matches against Leeds.     

Leeds Form

It’s been a decent start to the season for Leeds. Their first six league fixtures have yielded eight points, including an unbeaten start at home. They began the season with a 1-0 home win over Everton before being smashed 5-0 at Arsenal. A loss on penalties followed in the League Cup against Sheffield Wednesday.

After a 0-0 home draw against Newcastle, they were beaten 1-0 at Fulham despite allowing just five shots. The White were outshot 16-6 at Wolves but left with a 3-1 win. Their last match saw a 93^rd minute goal conceded at home to drop two points in a 2-2 home draw against Bournemouth.

Leeds Team News

Speedy wingers Wilfried Gnonto and Daniel James are ruled out. Noah Okafor will play down the left after shaking off a knock. This match comes too soon for goalkeeper Lucas Perri.

Teenager Harry Gray will play no part in this one. Dominic Calvert-Lewin is set to lead the line with Lukas Nmecha as an option off the bench.

Leeds Motivation

Leeds will be determined to get points in front of their own supporters. They will want to maintain their unbeaten home start with at least a point.

Farke’s side will look to play with intensity but they won’t play an open style in this one.

Tottenham Form

Spurs have made a good start to their league season and sit fourth in the table. The campaign began by losing the Super Cup to PSG on penalties before beating Burnley 3-0 and Man City 2-0 in the EPL.

A poor performance with 20 shots conceded saw a 1-0 home loss to Bournemouth. Two strong results followed, beating West Ham 3-0 away and Villarreal 1-0 at home. A 2-2 home draw with Brighton has been followed by two more draws. They needed a 94th-minute goal to rescue a 1-1 home draw with Wolves before coming from 2-0 down to get an undeserved 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs will still be without long-term injury victims, Radu Dragusin, James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Dominic Solanke is out and Randal Kolo Muani is a doubt.

After heavy rotation in midweek, Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus and Cristian Romero are all set to return. Mathys Tel is also available after being ineligible for the Champions League.

Tottenham Motivation

Spurs will go to Leeds and look to win the match. A draw would not be seen as a good result after dropping points in their last two league fixtures.

Thomas Frank’s side will have a game plan and could soak up pressure initially. They have the options on the bench to win the game in the second half.

Key Stats

• Leeds are unbeaten at home this season (2 draws, 1 win)
• Leeds have lost 9 of their last 11 EPL matches vs Spurs
• Tottenham have lost just 1 of their last 10 matches (8 losses in 18 before that)
• Spurs have won 2 of their last 3 away EPL matches (2 wins in 11 away before that)
• Tottenham’s Richarlison has scored 3 league goals this season in 438 mins

Verdict

This will be a close match, with a draw or away victory as the most likely outcomes. Spurs are backed for the victory at Elland Road.

Best Bet: Tottenham win at 2.48

Value Bet: Tottenham win and Over 2.5 goals at 3.90

Anytime Goalscorer Tip: Richarlison at 2.85