Southampton Vs Tottenham Hotspur: Can Spurs Extend Their Winning Run Against Struggling Saints? 18/03/2023
This weekend’s Premier League fixtures will see Tottenham Hotspur travel to the south coast to face Southampton. The match is important for both teams for different reasons.
Southampton are currently at the bottom of the table, but they remain within touching distance of their relegation rivals. A win against Tottenham could be enough to take them out of the relegation zone.
Meanwhile, Tottenham are looking to enhance their top-four bid. They are currently in fifth place, just one point behind fourth-placed West Ham United.
Tottenham will be confident heading into this game, having claimed an easy 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in their last outing. This win ended a three-game winless run and means that they have now won three of their last four Premier League encounters.
In fact, Tottenham have won five of their previous seven league games. However, it is worth noting that they have failed to record a draw in any of their past 11 league outings, highlighting their inconsistency.
Southampton will be hoping to take advantage of this inconsistency and secure a vital win. However, they will have to overcome a poor record against Tottenham at home. They have only managed to win two of their previous 11 home matches against Spurs.
There are also injury concerns for both teams. Southampton duo Kyle Walker-Peters and Ainsley Maitland-Niles are both doubts for the game, while Tino Livramento and Juan Larios remain sidelined due to injury.
Meanwhile, Tottenham currently have four players out through injury. Hugo Lloris, Yves Bissouma, Ryan Sessegnon and Rodrigo Bentancur will all be unavailable for the game.
When these two teams met earlier in the season, Tottenham claimed a dominant 4-1 victory over Southampton at home. This will give them confidence heading into the game, but they will be aware that anything can happen in the Premier League.
Tottenham’s recent form has been impressive, with three wins in their last four games. However, their inconsistency means that they cannot afford to take Southampton lightly.
Southampton will be desperate for a win, and they will be looking to take advantage of Tottenham’s injury problems. The south coast side will need to be at their best if they are to secure a vital victory.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will be looking to build on their recent good form and secure a win that could take them closer to a top-four finish. They will need to be wary of Southampton’s threat, but they will be confident that they can come away with three points.
Overall, this promises to be an intriguing encounter between two teams with contrasting ambitions. Tottenham will be hoping to enhance their top-four bid, while Southampton will be looking to secure a vital win in their battle against relegation.
