Leeds United and Tottenham have had bumpy seasons so far, so anything is possible when they commence the Saturday program of Premier League action.
Match News and Current Form
Forecasted by many to immediately drop back to the Championship, Leeds have earned themselves an early mid-table position albeit with no room to afford complacency. Two of their eight points have come from plucky draws at home to Newcastle (0-0) and Bournemouth (2-2), both of whom were top-half finishers last season, with head coach Daniel Farke stating he was happy enough with the point against the Cherries last week despite conceding a stoppage time equaliser. Their 23-game unbeaten run at home (W18, D5) across the Championship and Premier League should have them feeling capable of taking on any opposition at Elland Road.
Tottenham have had to juggle both an unsuccessful midweek trip to Norway (2-2 at Bodø/Glimt) and an injury crisis, so they’re not in the best condition for this trip to Yorkshire. Draws against both Brighton (2-2) and Wolves (1-1) immediately followed their two previous midweek matches, so concerns are mounting about their ability to manage multiple competitions and a long list of absentees, particularly as their Premier League football suffered significantly when they couldn’t do so in 2024/25. They have won only four of their last seven league games against newly-promoted clubs (D1, L2), and with this trio of newcomers so far proving to be the best since 2017/18, no opposition can be taken for granted by Tottenham’s injury-hit squad.
Head-to-Head History
Tottenham won five of the six H2Hs (L1) from 2020/21 to 2022/23, even scoring a hefty four goals in each of the last three meetings.
Win ProbabilityOpta by StatsPerform
Hot Stats and Streaks
Leeds have recorded the opening goal just once this Premier League season.
Leeds were held scoreless in nine of their last ten competitive losses.
All five of Tottenham’s competitive wins this season were accompanied by a clean sheet.
Tottenham are the only side to have not been outscored in any game after half-time this Premier League season (2H: W3, D3).
Key Players to Watch and Missing Players
Sean Longstaff was the undisputed Player of the Match against Bournemouth and has a good personal history with assists in three of his last eight games against Tottenham. Spurs are on an eight-game winning streak when Brennan Johnson scores, three of which were in this competition against newly-promoted clubs.
New Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri won’t be back before the international break, nor will Spurs forward Dominic Solanke who underwent minor ankle surgery.
For all the latest team news, please check the Flashscore match centre.
Betting Analysis
Leeds are capable of at least a draw here, so backing them in the double chance marketcould be where the value lies.
