# | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | PTS |
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6 |
Tottenham Hotspur
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8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 14 |
15 |
Leeds
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8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 8 |
Leeds have been inconsistent, picking up 5 points from their last five matches (form: DWLDL). The team remains unbeaten at home this season: three matches, one win and two draws. However, their home games have been characterized by low scoring: just 3 goals scored and 2 conceded. Following a heavy defeat to Arsenal (0:5), the team has kept two clean sheets in their subsequent home games (0:0 against Newcastle and 2:2 against Bournemouth), indicating increased focus on defensive solidity at their own ground. Nevertheless, their attack has been misfiring – Leeds failed to score in two of their three home fixtures.
Tottenham are in good form, sitting 4th in the table with 11 points. The team boasts the best defensive record in the league, having conceded just 4 goals in 6 matches. Away from home, Spurs have been particularly strong: three matches, two wins, one draw, 7 goals scored and only 2 conceded. Their last Premier League away game was a convincing 0:3 victory over West Ham. Furthermore, their attack has been efficient – 11 goals in 6 rounds, averaging 1.83 per game.
Statistical insights point to a clear clash between the visitors' strong defense and the hosts' unconvincing attack. Tottenham concede an average of 0.67 goals per match, while Leeds score an average of 1 goal at home. Additionally, Leeds tend to be involved in low-scoring affairs at home: all three of their home games this season have ended with a total under 2.5 goals. Tottenham have also seen this total in 67% of their matches (4 out of 6), pointing to a general trend of cautious play.
Tactically, the match will likely see Leeds attempting to press in midfield and operate on the counter-attack, utilizing the pace of their wingers. Tottenham, possessing superior squad quality, will look to control possession and create chances through set-pieces and organized attacking moves. The key battle will be in the center of the park, where Tottenham hold a statistical advantage in possession and pass accuracy. A vulnerable area for Leeds remains their attacking play – just 6 goals in 6 matches, with 3 of those coming in a single game against Wolverhampton.
The match recommendation is based on current form and statistical data. Tottenham are unbeaten away from home this season and possess a more balanced team. Leeds have shown resilience at home but struggle to convert their chances. Given the visitors' reliable defense and the hosts' lack of firepower, the most probable outcome appears to be a narrow victory for Tottenham. The predicted scoreline is 0:1 or 0:2 in favor of the visitors, with the single-goal margin being more likely, considering Spurs' defensive stability.