Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur predictions for Sunday’s Premier League clash at Elland Road. Leeds need something like a miracle to avoid the drop on Sunday. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
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Leeds vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions
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Final Showdown: A Battle of Survival and Pride
Key Stats
– Leeds United, facing relegation, have been defensively vulnerable, failing to keep a clean sheet in their last 13 assignments.
– Tottenham, despite a dismal second-half season, have managed to score in each of their last 11 games, totalling 20 goals.
Staring down the barrel of relegation, Leeds United find themselves in a precarious position heading into their concluding Premier League fixture at home against Tottenham Hotspur this Sunday. In a bold move with only four games remaining, the Leeds hierarchy rolled the dice by bringing in Sam Allardyce, a renowned specialist known for pulling off miraculous survival missions. But this time, the task appears daunting, even for him.
Leeds’ recent loss to West Ham was a crushing 3-1 defeat, leaving them dependent on others’ outcomes on the final day. The club will need nothing short of a miracle to dodge relegation. They will have to outplay Spurs and simultaneously pray for Bournemouth and West Ham to outshine Everton and Leicester, respectively, in their fixtures.
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Tottenham’s Turbulent Times
On the other hand, Tottenham Hotspur, with a second-half season nothing short of disastrous, have seen their top-four hopes diminish. A limp 3-1 defeat at home against Brentford last weekend has pushed Spurs to the eighth position. With only the Europa Conference League to fight for now, they enter their final league game with little optimism.
Despite a bleak term overall, Tottenham’s star player, Harry Kane, has been a glimmering constant. He has terrorised defences all season and managed 28 successful strikes in the Premier League alone. The forthcoming game provides ample opportunity for Kane to sign off with a bang, particularly given Leeds’ defensive vulnerabilities.
The Betting Angle
The current odds favour Tottenham slightly, who, despite only two triumphs in their last 11 away games, are the 7/5 favourites. However, Leeds United, with their last two home games ending in a draw, may upset this prediction.
Wilfried Gnonto: On Target for Leeds
The prediction for Wilfried Gnonto to have over 1 shot on target is well-grounded when considering his form and match data. In the past 23 matches that he has played, Gnonto has averaged 1 shot per game with a third of these hitting the mark.
With the highly pressurised situation at hand, his contributions in front of goal are indispensable for Leeds. Furthermore, the attacking midfielder’s agility, pace, and ability to find pockets of space, combined with his keen eye for goal, increase his likelihood of hitting the target.
The Leeds’ game strategy will be pivotal to realising this prediction. The team’s ability to play through the middle, draw out Tottenham’s defence, and release Gnonto could be the key to him getting shots on target. The side’s home advantage and desperate bid for survival may also encourage a more attacking strategy, providing Gnonto with more opportunities to test the opposition keeper.
One Draw to Rule Them All
The correct score prediction of a 1-1 draw holds water when one dives into the intricate details of both teams’ recent performances and overall season stats. The Whites have shown they can pull off draws in their last two home games, which is significant given that they will need at least a point from this fixture.
Their form, particularly their attacking prowess, hints at their capacity to net a goal, even against a team of Tottenham’s stature. Leeds have found the back of the net in each of their last 12 fixtures, showing they’re capable of scoring against any opposition.
Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities, seen in the concession of 9 goals in their last 4 games, may allow Leeds to break through. Meanwhile, Leeds’ defence, although far from secure, could potentially hold up against a less motivated Tottenham attack. Given the pressure on Leeds, they will likely fortify their defence to avoid conceding, balancing the scoreline to a possible 1-1 draw.
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