Previews, stats, predicted lineups and where to watch the big relegation battle
Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi is undaunted after back-to-back wins and accepts Leeds will present a tough test tomorrow night.
Spurs moved out of the bottom three with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa last weekend and have the chance to back it up against a Leeds side whose recent resurgence has seen them climb out of the relegation zone.
Daniel Farke’s men have made an impressive return to the top flight and De Zerbi knows Leeds are not to be taken lightly.
“For the first time, we are playing against one of the best teams in the league, at this moment,” he said. “In the last five or six games, they won against Manchester United, they drew against Bournemouth playing well, they won at home twice – Wolves and Burnley – and for that we have a lot of respect. We can’t think otherwise. We have to keep this mentality. We have to stay humble. Nothing has changed. We have to prepare for an important game.”
Conor Gallagher scored the opener against Villa and De Zerbi was delighted to see the England midfielder bounce back after a slow start following his move from Atletico Madrid in January.
The Italian added: “I’m happy, he came in a difficult situation, he had problems at the beginning. He’s an important player. I’m happy to watch him in this situation. I said after the Villa game, when Gallagher plays well, his team plays with one more player than the opponents.”
Farke skipped his regular press conference Friday due to illness with his assistant Eddie Riemer standing in.
Riemer said: “It will be a big test. Spurs will face it, the manager managed to get them out of the relegation zone so we need to face it and keep our top form. It’s the best form we’ve had all season. We want to finish the season on a high and quickly, close it in terms of numbers.”
Tottenham v Leeds team news
Guglielmo Vicario is not fit so Antonin Kinsky will continue in goal for Spurs. James Maddison is close but not yet ready to return.
Ben Davies, Dominic Solanke, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, Wilson Odobert, Cristian Romero and Xavi Simons are all out.
Leeds defender Gabriel Gudmundsson misses out through injury and Noah Okafor is a major doubt with a calf problem. Pascal Struijk trained last week and should be there.
Tottenham v Leeds predicted lineup
Tottenham: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Bentancur, Gallagher; Kolo Muani, Tel; Richarlison
Leeds: Darlow; Rodon, Bijol, Struijk; Bogle, Stach, Ampadu, Tanaka, Justin; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
Where to watch Tottenham v Leeds: TV and online streams
Tottenham v Leeds kicks off at 8:00pm. It will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League. It will be available to stream on Sky Go.
If you’re watching from outside the UK, click HERE for details of channels showing the game in your area.
Tottenham v Leeds stats
- Spurs have scored just 11 points in 17 home games in the Premier League this season
- Leeds are unbeaten in their last six away games in the Premier League
- Spurs have won the last five meetings between the teams
- Spurs won the reverse fixture 2-1 at Elland Road in October
Tottenham v Leeds prediction
Spurs look rejuvenated under De Zerbi although they are helped by the return of many important players from injury.
The first goal will be the key. If the Spurs get it they can run away with it. When they go to Leeds a general sense of unease will spread throughout Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Leeds
