Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are buzzing after a string of impressive performances. Their attacking flair has lit up the Premier League, with Son Heung-min and Cristian Romero forming a fearsome partnership. However, they face a Burnley side eager to upset the applecart, and recent defensive wobbles raise questions about Spurs’ ability to weather the storm.
Tottenham vs Burnley H2H
Tottenham won 15 direct matches. Burnley won 5 matches. 4 matches ended in a draw. On average in direct matches both teams scored 3.08 goals per Match.
Tottenham vs Burnley Form
Spurs soar, but can they maintain altitude? Riding high on the wings of four wins in their last five across all competitions, Tottenham are buzzing with attacking flair. They dismantled Bournemouth in their last outing, but past inconsistencies linger. Two losses in their last six remind us Spurs can be vulnerable. Can they overcome these stumbles and reach new heights against Burnley?
Clarets clawing for a spark: Burnley face a daunting task, arriving amidst a frustrating run of four losses in six across all competitions. Their resolute defense, praised against Manchester City, needs to hold firm. Can Kompany ignite his attacking talents like Cornet and Barnes to challenge Tottenham’s high-flying squad?
Tottenham v Burnley Team News
Tottenham’s Son, Sarr, and Yves Bissouma are currently on international duty – Son representing South Korea at the Asian Cup, while Sarr and Bissouma are with Senegal and Mali respectively for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manager Postecoglou faces a roster hit due to various injuries: Cristian Romero, Micky van de Ven, Ryan Sessegnon (all with hamstring issues), James Maddison, Alfie Whiteman (both dealing with ankle problems), Manor Solomon, Ivan Perisic (both recovering from knee injuries), and Alejo Veliz (foot injury).
Nevertheless, Tottenham received a boost with the return of midfielders Oliver Skipp and Rodrigo Bentancur during the win against Bournemouth. Bentancur’s surprise return, six weeks earlier than anticipated from an ankle problem, has put both players in contention for the upcoming game on Friday.
Dejan Kulusevski is eligible to play again after serving a one-match suspension. Players like Fraser Forster, Eric Dier, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Bryan Gil are all vying for spots in the starting lineup.
Burnley, on the other hand, faces absences due to injuries: Luca Koleosho, Hjalmar Ekdal (both with knee issues), Jack Cork (calf problem), and Jordan Beyer (thigh injury). Additionally, Berge is suspended following his dismissal in the previous match.
Josh Cullen’s absence in the previous defeat remains unexplained, and his availability for the upcoming match is uncertain. Aaron Ramsey might fill in for Berge in the midfield alongside Josh Brownhill if both Cullen and Berge are unavailable.
Connor Roberts might make a return as the right-back, potentially replacing Vitinho. Meanwhile, Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Redmond, Mike Tresor, and Jacob Bruun Larsen are all aiming to secure spots in Kompany’s starting lineup as attackers.
Potential Starting Lineup for Tottenham Hotspur:
Forster; Emerson, Dier, Davies, Udogie; Skipp, Hojbjerg, Lo Celso; Kulusevski, Richarlison, Gil
Potential Starting Lineup for Burnley:
Trafford; Roberts, O’Shea, Delcroix, Taylor; Gudmundsson, Ramsey, Brownhill, Redmond; Amdouni, Rodriguez
Prediction
Tottenham, riding high on a red-hot form and owning Burnley’s number at home, look primed to extend their win streak. Burnley, reeling from recent losses and low on confidence, face a daunting task but their battling spirit shouldn’t be underestimated. Bet on the home side to win.
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