A huge game in the battle against relegation sees Tottenham Hotspur take on Leeds United, with the home side having renewed optimism given recent results.
Roberto de Zerbi has certainly made an impact in the way the Tottenham Hotspur squad has performed in recent weeks since his arrival. The home side looks far more compact and harder to break down, with De Zerbi prioritising the midfield area using the likes of Yves Bissouma, Conor Gallagher and Rodrigo Bentancur as an energetic base in the middle of the park. This basis has been the catalyst behind recent performances, which have seen Spurs go three games unbeaten with two wins against Wolves and Aston Villa. Recent games have seen Spurs show more control of the ball, with the home side averaging between 55-60% posession comparitive to their first game under De Zerbi, which saw a 46% return.
As for Leeds United, the Peacocks are unlikely to be dragged into the relegation battle with West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur, given how the away side has a seven-point cushion over the two respective clubs. Leeds United won't be an easy task for Tottenham Hotspur since the away side are unbeaten in their last six league games, with three of those ending in a draw. However, away from home, Daniel Farke's side have picked up only one win in their last six on the road and they come into this fixture with no clean sheets in their last three.
Tottenham Hotspur will be in confident spirits given they have the relegation picture firmly in their hands and we can see a narrow win for the home side, as De Zerbi continues to make his impact. There should be goals as Over 2.5 goals have been scored in five of the last six matches involving Leeds United.
Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Leeds United
