Tottenham vs Wolves kick-off, date & TV info
Date Saturday, September 27
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Competition Premier League
TV Live on Sky Sports Premier League
Tottenham have made a superb start to life under new manager Thomas Frank, taking ten points from five Premier League matches to start the weekend in third, and they will be looking to build on their early success when they entertain rock-bottom Wolves on Saturday evening.
The visitors are already feeling the heat following five successive defeats, although they will be hoping Tuesday's EFL Cup victory over Everton can provide them with the platform to kick on at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham vs Wolves betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Tottenham to win & under 3.5 goals
Player card
Joao Gomes to be shown a card
Longshot
Tottenham to win 1-0
Tottenham vs Wolvespreview
Wolves have won four and drawn one of their last five Premier League meetings with Tottenham and the basement boys will be hoping that record can inspire something deep from within as they bid to pick up their first point of the campaign.
However, Wolves are already in serious danger of being cut adrift at the bottom of the Premier League table following five straight defeats and it is hard to see them turning the corner at a new-look Spurs.
Vítor Pereira’s men put their poor league form behind them as they beat a much-changed Everton 2-0 in the third round of the EFL Cup on Tuesday, but this represents a hike in difficulty.
Wolves have made their worst start to a league season in their history and last Saturday’s 3-1 defeat at home to Leeds only exacerbated relegation fears after they relinquished an early lead to concede three times in 14 first-half minutes.
The departures of Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri and the reliable Nelson Semedo has done even more damage than first feared and that raises doubt as to whether they have the character and quality needed to survive the fight.
It is still early days but Wolves have been trailing at half-time in each of their last nine Premier League games, which continually puts them on the back foot, and there seems to be a reliance on physical forward Jorgen Strand Larsen to provide their attacking impetus.
The Molineux men have lost three of their five league games to nil and this trip to Tottenham could follow a similar narrative to their 1-0 defeats away at Bournemouth and Newcastle.
Pereira had no choice but to stay compact, which is why that pair forced only four shots on target apiece, but once they fell behind the writing was virtually on the wall.
Spurs have taken ten points in five Premier League games under Thomas Frank and clean sheets against Burnley, Manchester City and West Ham show that they are far less chaotic than they were with Ange Postecoglou at the helm, especially with Bayern Munich loanee Joao Palhinha anchoring the midfield.
Go Gomes in pursuit of cards
Only Fulham’s Sasa Lukic and Igor Thiago of Brentford have committed more fouls than combative Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes (12) this season and he has been booked in two of his four Premier League meetings with Spurs.
The Brazilian relishes a scrap - he has been booked in three of his last six appearances - and Tottenham’s quality midfield three will severely test his patience.
Spurs to work hard for their rewards
The league table would suggest that this should be routine work for Tottenham but Wolves were plucky in defence in 1-0 losses at Bournemouth and Newcastle and it may take a moment of brilliance for the hosts to unlock the Old Gold rearguard.
Tottenham vs Wolves Bet Builder
Tottenham to win
Wolves have lost all five of their Premier League matches this season and the tide is unlikely to turn at a much-improved Tottenham.
Joao Gomes to be shown a card
The Wolves midfielder loves to get stuck in, having committed 12 fouls in five league games and picked up bookings away at Bournemouth and Newcastle.
Cristian Romero to commit a foul
The Tottenham centre-back has committed six fouls in five league games and he will be relishing the chance to rough up a physical presence like Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Pays out at 5-1 with bet365
Key stats for Tottenham vs Wolves
♦ Tottenham are unbeaten in their last 15 Premier League games against sides starting the day bottom of the table
♦ Wolves have lost all five of their Premier League matches, failing to score on three occasions
♦ Wolves have been behind at the break in each of their last nine Premier League matches
♦ Wolves have lost their last four Premier League away games, three of which have ended 1-0
♦ Spurs have kept five clean sheets in their last seven competitive fixtures
Tottenham vs Wolvesbetting odds
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Tottenham
James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Radu Dragusin and Yves Bissouma remain sidelined. Strikers Dominic Solanke (ankle) and Randal Kolo Muani (dead leg) are also out and Pape Sarr, Ben Davies and Kota Takai will be assessed.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha, Bergvall; Kudus, Richarlison, Simons.
Subs: Sarr, Spence, Odobert, Gray, Danso, Tel, Johnson, Scarlett.
Wolves
Leon Chiwome is a long-term injury and is the only confirmed absentee for the visitors.
Predicted line-up (4-3-3): Sa; Doherty, Agbadou, Krejci, H Bueno; J Gomes, Bellegarde, Andre; Arias, Strand Larsen, Hwang.
Subs: Munetsi, S Bueno, Toti, Mosquera, R Gomes, Lopez, Arokodare, Hoever.
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FAQs for Tottenham vs Wolves
When is Tottenham vs Wolves in the Premier League?
The fixture kicks off at 8pm on Saturday, September 27.
Where is Tottenham vs Wolves being played?
Saturday's match is taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London.
Where can I watch Tottenham vs Wolves?
There is live coverage of Tottenham vs Wolves on Sky Sports Premier League.
What is the match betting for Tottenham vs Wolves?
Tottenham are 9-20 to make the most of home advantage against winless Wolves, who are 11-2 for the upset. The draw is a 7-2 chance.
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