Coach Lambert is expected to make some changes for tonight’s game, as he won’t be able to calculate at top scorer Benteke (5/4) who was injured on Saturday evening. Other players with problems are striker Agbonlahor (5/0), midfielders Westwood (4/0), Delph (5/0), but also left back Luna (5/1) and central defender Okore (3/0). In general, the coach is expected to make several changes in comparison to previous Premier League matches.Tottenham is coming from a heavily earned 1:0 victory away from home against Cardiff last Sunday, but still earned more than fair as they were much more superior in comparison to their rivals. They were searching strongly for the leading goal, but despite many chances they couldn’t score a goal for more than ninety minutes as home side goalkeepers Marshall made great saves.
Eventually, in third minute of injury time, visitors got the much wanted goal as Paulinho scored the winning goal. After first five matches in the Premier League, Spurs have reached four victories and didn’t concede a single goal in those victories, highlighting their defense as one of the better parts of the team early in the season. After those five rounds, they are at the top of the table tied with Arsenal, while their primary target remains getting a Champions League position. Tonight’s game comes as the third match for them in only six games, while coach complained about the tight schedule they have. He is also expected to mix a bit his squad, as goalkeeper Friedel, midfielders Lamela (3/0), Holtby (2/0) and Sandro (3/0) are expected to start the game, while striker Defoe (3/0) is questionable due to muscular problems.
Tottenham didn’t concede in last three official matches.
Both teams have shown a bit more than expected from them in the previous matches and no doubt they are entering this game in a very good mood. Open game is expected as even substitute players are keen on getting the playing time and showing what can they do.
Bet: Over 2.5 goals