The main attraction from Saturday’s seven-match Premier League programme comes from the Big Smoke. Tottenham host Wolves in the UK capital from 20:00 BST in a match you can follow live on TV and streaming apps. Flashscore’s Frank Monkhouse offers his preview and predictions as he seeks to land followers another profit.
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We're at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening as the home team face Wolverhampton Wanderers. The locals started the weekend sitting third in the EPL table after five matches under manager Thomas Frank. They're just five points behind leaders Liverpool, but were held to a draw last time. Wolves are bottom of the league after losing each of their previous five games. Will that extend to a six-match drought?
Here, we have a home team pushing for the prize places and already playing their part in a title race that is warming up nicely. They play an opponent that's enduring a nightmare start, without a point on the board from a possible 15. Flashscore's experienced gambling writer Frank Monkhouse explains how you can back a home win at a decent price. Keep reading for his three picks from the capital.
Tottenham v Wolves tips
Tottenham -1 handicap @ 13/10 (bet365)
Tottenham win to nil @ 6/4 (bet365)
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Spurs to pile pressure on Wolves
Our first pick at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sees us pick sides at the earliest opportunity. We're backing Tottenham to win the match, but the locals are red-hot favourites in the pre-match betting. Looking for an approach at better odds, I'm happy to take a chance on Tottenham winning -1 goal on the handicap. With this bet, you need Frank's side to beat Scott Parker's team by two or more goals.
When betting on the handicap, the final scoreline isn't important, nor is who gets the goals. A 2-0 home win pays the same as a 5-3 victory. You need Spurs to beat the Clarets with a bit to spare. Betting traders hand the home team a one-goal deficit, and their opponents a goal head start. After watching Spurs beat West Ham United 3-0 on the road, Man City 2-0 at the Etihad Stadium, and Burnley 3-0 at this venue, I'm confident we'll get a run for our money.
We reflect on Wolverhampton's dire start, adding more weight to our argument. Wolves travel holding the rest of the division up. Vitor Pereira's side have played five games and lost all of them, scoring three goals but conceding a dozen. They lost 3-1 at home to Leeds United last time, and I'm happy to oppose until they show us something better.
Tip: Tottenham -1 handicap @ 13/10 (bet365)
Bet explanation: The home team must win this match by two or more clear goals.
Expect three or more goals
Our second pick in Tottenham's home match against Wolves is for the fixture to produce three or more goals. You'll find that wager in the total goals market, backing over 2.5 at a fair price. You can follow that prediction as a single or add it to your weekend accumulators, helping to boost the potential returns. It's another pick that's supported by the stats.
A bet on over 2.5 goals would've boosted your balance in each of the last four games involving these teams. In that time, we've seen three goals, three goals, four goals, and six goals scored. Wolves have contributed to that tally, and will likely play their part in another high-scoring renewal. The underdogs drew 2-2 when they last played at this venue and won 4-2 in their most recent game against Spurs.
Over 2.5 goals was a smart bet when Wolves lost 3-1 to Leeds, 3-2 to Everton, and 4-0 to Man City in the EPL. It was also a great bet when Wolves beat West Ham 3-2 in the League Cup last month. In the same period, Spurs have drawn 2-2 with Brighton, after beating West Ham and Burnley by three clear goals. Bet on this match producing over 2.5 goals.
Tip: Over 2.5 goals @ 4/6 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You're betting on this match to produce three or more goals.
Trust a solid backline
Our third and final bet in North London is for Tottenham to win to nil. Unlike the other picks listed above, you'd be happy with a narrow home win. Tottenham 1-0 Wolves pays the same as a 5-0 victory for the locals. As long as Spurs score at least one goal and keep a clean sheet, you'll be cheering home a profit.
Tottenham have won to nil against Villarreal in the Champions League and West Ham United in the Premier League already this month. Wolves failed to find the net when losing to Newcastle, Bournemouth, and Man City. Wanderers face a long and challenging season if they don't improve their attacking performance. They've scored only three goals, which is two fewer than nearest rivals West Ham, who are second from the bottom of the division. They've also scored fewer than the likes of Brentford, Burnley, Nottingham Forest, Brighton, and Leeds United.
We'll need a rub of the green here, but I'm confident Tottenham's strong defence will stand firm against a nervy opponent that has failed to score away from home so far this term. They ended with 43% of the ball possession, three shots on target, and a low xG of 0.53 when losing 1-0 at St James' Park in their most recent away game.
Tip: Tottenham win to nil @ 6/4 (bet365)
Bet explanation: You want Spurs to win and keep a clean sheet on Saturday evening.
Tottenham vs Wolves odds
Tottenham win @ 12/25 (bet365)
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The odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.