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If you are told in this match that one team has won the last two games by scoring five goals and conceding zero, while the other has lost two in a row and conceded seven goals, you would think that the winning side Tottenham were, and not, a one-point Wolves team. above the relegation zone. It was a difficult December for Ange Postecoglou, with his side winning just two games, while drawing two and losing four. They have gone from being European contenders to being shaky to even challenge for a top 10 spot, losing every senior center to injuries over the festive period.
Form is not on Tottenham’s side, but facing a team under threat of relegation and with a new manager in Wolves, they need to get a win at home. They blew aside Southampton 5-0 in a trip to Saint Mary’s Stadium, but this Wolves team is stronger than that and is fighting to stay in the Premier League for another season.
Here are our storylines, how to watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
- Date: Sunday December 29 | Time: 10am ET
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – London
- Live stream: Peacock
- Chances: Tottenham-165; Sign +360; Wolverhampton +360
Storylines
Tottenham: With Djed Spence suspended and Radu Dragusin now having a decision in the match, things can’t get much worse for Tottenham’s defence. Destiny Udogie is healthy, allowing Postecoglou to play his starting defenders outside, but in central defense it is increasingly likely that two midfielders will have to start in net ahead of Fraser Forster. Add to that an inability to settle for a consistent midfield and this looks like a time when the misery could continue despite Wolves’ poor defensive performance.
Tottenham predicted XI: Fraser Forster, Destiny Udogie, Archie Gray, Yves Bissouma, Pedro Porro, Pape Sarr, Rodrigo Bentancur, Heung-min Son, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Dominic Solanke
Wolverhampton: With Vitor Pereira taking over, there has been an immediate change around Wolves. The midfield played tighter and was able to put the ball in the back of the net with ease, especially through Matheus Cunha. Only time will tell if this is a new manager bounce or a team that should have performed in mid-table, but that is what makes a trip to Tottenham crucial for the new manager. Going unbeaten three times could be enough to provide a buffer against the relegation zone, and going into the new year above the line will be a huge psychological boost for Wolves.
Wolverhampton predicted XI: Jose Sa, Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno, Matt Doherty, Nelson Semedo, Andre, Joao Gomes, Rayan Ait Nouri, Goncalo Guedes, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Matheus Cunha
Prediction
With the home support behind them, Tottenham will finally score some goals on their way to a result, but defensive issues will still crop up. Choose: Tottenham 3, Wolves 2