Leeds United is the bit better side but thanks to certain results over the weekend, it is guaranteed a spot in the Premier League next season. What's the motivation here ahead of the home finale next? Second-leading scorer Noah Okafor (eight goals) is out. Tottenham got a massive, massive break Sunday when a West Ham late tying goal was overturned vs. Arsenal, so now Spurs control their destiny to not be relegated. They are on nine-game winless streak at home so clearly due. DNB would be preferred, but that's hugely priced so just a half at this. Spurs have won five straight EPL games in this series and six straight in it at home.
This is a legitamtely must-win matchup for Tottenham. Spurs are trying to survive the drop to Championship but need to score goals and pick up three points to make that happen. The problem with Spurs, is their defense is terrible. So, if they want to win, it's going to take multiple goals, especially against a Leeds side who have scored 2+ goals in their last four EPL matches by themselves. I expect this game to be very open from end to end, with both teams pressing.
After a rather controversial finish, West Ham dropped a massive three points against Arsenal with their equalizing goal being pulled back by VAR in the 90+8 minute. While that was a massive drop for West Ham, it really, really, REALLY helps Tottenham out. Spurs are now a point ahead of West Ham and the relegation zone, with a game now in hand. Leeds on paper have nothing to play for as they are safe, but Spurs have everything to play for. Winning this match, could very well be the decider in if they stay up or not, so as poor as they've been, expect them to pull together for this match.
