Preview & Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

As we look forward to the Premier League face-off between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on February 17, 2024, the stakes are high. This is not just another game; it’s a crucial battlefield of tactics, skill and endurance.

Headed into this match, Tottenham Hotspur is riding a wave of success, averaging 2.2 points per match with 11 points from their last 5 games. An interesting stat reveals Both Teams To Score (BTTS) has happened in 5 out of these games. With an impressive tally of 12 goals in their last 5 matches, Tottenham Hotspur is in exceptional form, especially at home. They have remained undefeated in the last 5 games, netting scores in every home encounter this season. The Spurs have had a scoring spree in their last 12 home games while also maintaining a five-match non-losing streak. In the last five matchups against Wolverhampton, they managed to stay unbeaten, having won 3 and drawn 2. Both teams scored in each of these 5 games.

On the other side of the field, Wolverhampton Wanderers, coming in with 7 points from their last 5 games, have been fairing averagely with 1.4 points per game. They have scored 10 times across their last 5 encounters but struggled to find the net in 2 of these affairs. Their performance away from home turf shows promise as they are unbeaten in the last 3 away games.

Based on historical data from 18 previous encounters, both teams have claimed victory 7 times each, while 4 games have culminated in a draw. Recording an average of 2.72 goals, BTTS occurred 56% of the time.

This season, in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur has averaged 2.25 Points Per Game during home matches while Wolverhampton Wanderers stand at 1.17 Points Per Game during away matches. Given these statistics, Tottenham Hotspur’s scoring streak, and the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ recent performance troubles, an interesting showdown is on the horizon. While the Spurs appear confident, the Wolves might just have strategies up their sleeve to change the game.

Key Insights:

– Tottenham Hotspur currently holds a strong form, gathering 11 points from their last 5 games.
– Tottenham’s record in recent home games is impressive, having won their last five.
– Spurs have an excellent scoring record at home this season, scoring in every single game.
– Scoring is a consistent aspect for Tottenham, as they’ve not failed to find the net in their last 12 home games.
– They have a decent winning ratio with 3 wins from their last 5 games.
– Tottenham games usually promise goals, with their last 16 games ending with at least 2 goals scored.
– The last five Tottenham matches saw both teams scoring, suggesting potential gaps in their defence.
– Tottenham’s form in the last five games suggests a strong offensive potential with 12 goals scored.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers are not as impressive as their opponents, gathering only 7 points from their last 5 games.
– Wolverhampton have a decent away record with none lost in their last 3 games.
– Wolverhampton’s scoring record over their last five games isn’t as consistent, failing to score in two of them.
– Wolverhampton managed to win two of their last five games where both teams scored.
– They are not as strong in offense as Tottenham, having scored 10 goals in their last five matches.
– Previous meetings between both teams present a balanced record with each winning 7 out of 18 face-offs.
– Previous face-offs have seen an average of 2.72 goals scored per match, with BTTS happening 56% of the time.
– Tottenham Hotspur perform on average better at home this season than Wolverhampton Wanderers do away, with respective Points Per Game of 2.25 and 1.17.
– The last encounter between both teams ended in favour of Wolverhampton with a 3-1 score.

Match Forecast:

– There’s potential for a high-scoring game, given Tottenham’s strong ability to create and finish scoring chances and Wolves’ weakness in fouling in dangerous areas.
– Tottenham may struggle to maintain offside positions due to their stated weakness and Wolves’ preference for playing in their own half, potentially leading to multiple offside calls.
– Expect Wolves to conduct counter-attacks effectively, considering Tottenham’s weaknesses in defending against through ball attacks.
– Tottenham’s weakness in aerial duels may be beneficial to Wolves, increasing their chances of scoring from set pieces and crosses.
– Tottenham’s proficiency in creating chances using through balls could be problematic for Wolves given their weakness in defending against skilful players.
– Wolves’ strength in protecting the lead could neutralize Tottenham’s ability to come back from losing positions.
– Expect aggressive play from both sides as both teams are used to opponents playing aggressively against them. This could potentially lead to a high number of fouls and bookings.
– Both teams have a consistent first eleven, suggesting a strong knowledge of each other’s play styles, possibly leading to a strategic and closely fought match.
– Tottenham’s strength in stealing the ball from the opposition may come head to head with Wolves’ similar attribute, leading to a high turnover game.
– Wolves’ preference for attacking down the left may conflict with Tottenham’s strength in attacking down the wings, causing significant action on the flanks.

Match Facts:

These are some interesting facts about the past encounters and performance of the two Premier League football teams, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers:

– In the past 9 encounters hosted by Tottenham Hotspur, both the teams stand equal with 4 wins each, while a single game concluded with a draw. The goal difference favoured Tottenham Hotspur by a slight margin of 15-13.
– In a bigger picture, considering the last 20 meetups, Tottenham Hotspur leads with 9 victories as opposed to Wolverhampton Wanderers’ 7, along with 4 games ending at a draw. Tottenham Hotspur again enjoys a lead in terms of goal difference, boasting 32-26.
– Reviewing the previous season’s home matches, both the teams held their fort, edging out the opponents 1-0 in their respective home grounds.
– Currently, Tottenham Hotspur is on an impressive winning streak with 5 consecutive victories at home in the Premier League.
– It’s interesting to note that 22% of Tottenham Hotspur’s goals have been scored between the 46-60 minute bracket.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers, on the other hand, have netted 32% of their total goals late in the games, specifically between the 76-90 minute mark.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers have managed to secure at least a draw in all of their last 5 away matches.
– Tottenham Hotspur has successfully scored in every of its 12 home matches in Premier League this season.
– Wolverhampton Wanderers, however, have failed to score in 3 out of their 12 away games in the current season.
– In terms of home performance this season, Tottenham Hotspur have managed 9 wins, 3 losses, and no draws.
– Son Heung-min and Hwang Hee-chan are the leading scorers for Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers, with 12 and 10 goals respectively.
– Pedro Porro has been the key playmaker for Tottenham Hotspur with 7 assists, whereas Pedro Neto lead Wolverhampton Wanderers with 8 assists.
– 33% of Tottenham Hotspur’s matches see them taking lead in the first half, while Wolverhampton Wanderers lead in 30% of their games by halftime.
– Their most recent face-off saw Wolverhampton Wanderers emerge victorious.
– In the last meeting between these teams, Wolverhampton Wanderers won by a single goal margin.
– Tottenham Hotspur have a winning percentage of 72% when they take a 1-0 lead at home, while Wolverhampton Wanderers win half of their away matches when they lead 0-1.
– Conversely, when Tottenham Hotspur trails 0-1 at home, they are able to secure a win 50% of the time, whereas Wolverhampton Wanderers manages to pull off a win in only 12% of their matches when they trail 1-0 away.
– In a straight comparison of past performances in the Premier league, both Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers seem to outperform each other alternately.
– In the recent 5 encounters, Tottenham Hotspur have managed 2 victories while Wolverhampton Wanderers have clinched 3.
– On average, Tottenham Hotspur has been scoring 0.8 goals per game and Wolverhampton Wanderers netting 1.4 in their face-offs.
– The average goal count for matches between Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers is 2.2, with 1.2 of these being scored in the first half.
– On average, Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.92 goals per home game, while Wolverhampton Wanderers manage 1.19 per away game.
– Dejan Kulusevski and Mario Lemina hold the dubious distinction of receiving the most yellow cards in their respective teams, with counts of 6 and 8.
– A year back, Wolverhampton Wanderers were at 15th position with 23 points and have now climbed up to 10th place with 32 points.
– Tottenham Hotspur has had a leaky defense lately, conceding goals in their last 5 matches.