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| Tottenham vs Fulham | Sunday, December 1, 2024 13:30 GMT+1 |
| Tottenham odds | 1.69 |
| Fulham odds | 4.16 |
| Draw | 4.26 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.39/2.60 |
Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham re-entered the Champions League battle last weekend with a stirring 4-0 display at the Etihad to stun Manchester City.
However, this weekend’s clash will need a slightly different approach, as they won’t be able to play on the counter-attack when they play in front of their home fans against an opponent considered inferior.
Postecoglou will also have defensive headaches, with Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven likely to be absent until the festive period. Guglielmo Vicario has also been ruled out for ‘months’, with Fraser Forster likely to deputise.
Tottenham’s attack has still flourished this season, scoring 23 goals from an xG of 24.42. Meanwhile, despite defensive issues, Spurs have conceded eleven goals from an xGA of 12.92.
However, examples of their struggles to breakdown teams that operate with a low-block can be found in their defeats against Ipswich and Crystal Palace, meaning that a home win is by no means a certainty when making a Tottenham vs Fulham prediction.
| Recent Form | W-L-L-W-W |
| Key Players to Watch | James Maddison, Heung Min Son |
| Team Strengths | Counter-attacking at pace, talented wide players |
| Team Weaknesses | Vulnerable via quick turnovers, defensive injuries |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Rodrigo Bentancur (Suspended) Guglielmo Vicario (Ankle) Cristian Romero (Toe) Micky van de Ven (Hamstring) Richarlison (Hamstring) |
Marco Silva’s Fulham have enjoyed a solid start to the season, and it could be argued that they could have a good chance of achieving European qualification this term.
However, there will be pressure on the Cottagers to bounce back this weekend after suffering a 4-1 home loss against Wolves last Saturday.
That defeat was their third in six league outings. However, their counter-attacking style of play in the 4-2-3-1 formation always looked a tall order to spark against a defensive-minded side that liked to operate in the same way.
Adama Traoré was rested last week, but the speed-merchant could be recalled in the place of Reiss Nelson on Saturday. Fulham’s attack has sparkled already this season, but the xG metric of 17.99 still shows that they are underperforming after netting 16 times.
Meanwhile, they are one of a handful of sides that are yet to score from a corner, despite accumulating an xG of 2.44.
| Recent Form | L-W-W-D-L |
| Key Players to Watch | Raúl Jiménez, Joachim Andersen |
| Team Strengths | Excellent pace on the counter-attack, ball-playing defenders |
| Team Weaknesses | Poor defensive record, limited avenues for goals |
| Injuries and Suspensions | Harrison Reed (Knee) Carlos Vinicius (Knock) |
Fulham achieved rare success against Tottenham last season, ending a nine-match winless sequence against Spurs with a 3-0 home win. In North London, Tottenham have won four of the last five league meetings between the sides.
Fulham’s last win on the road against Spurs was achieved in March 2013. Both teams haven’t scored in each of the last three matches, with Tottenham winning to nil in three of the last five.
Bet hereIn a match that is likely to be determined on the counter-attack, it is little surprise that we have picked out Adama Traoré as the player to watch. The winger was at his best, and worst, in Fulham’s narrow defeat against Man City earlier in the season, with his trademark speed causing no end of issues for the defending champions.
Silva will be hopeful that Traoré is able to deliver in the final third in this match, as he is often one of the most frustrating players in world football.
The former Wolves star has already registered four goal involvements this season, but his one goal from an xG of 3.88 shows just how wasteful he can be in the final third.
Unlike last Saturday, Tottenham will dominate the ball in front of their home fans against Fulham, with the midfield three of James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, and Pape Sarr having to move the ball quickly in order to open up areas of space for the players in the wide positions.
Brennan Johnson could start in order to stretch the Fulham defence, while Heung-min Son will look to cut in from the left-hand side.
However, this could play into Fulham’s hands, as they will deploy a counter-attacking 4-2-3-1 formation that has worked to great success against Man City, Man United and Newcastle already this season.
Fulham will look to attack quickly after winning the ball back, with Emile Smith Rowe forming the anchor between the wide players and the defensive midfield duo of Andreas Pereira and Sander Berge.
It has already been a stop-start season for Tottenham, with plenty of highs quickly met with a low moment. Spurs weren’t able to build on their win over Aston Villa a few weeks ago after losing to Ipswich, and their defensive issues this weekend are impossible to ignore.
The fact that Tottenham played just three days earlier in the Europa League, a 2-2 draw against AS Roma at home, should also be taken into account.
Fulham have already proven to be dangerous on the counter-attack against some of the best teams in the league, and playing away from home against England’s best really suits their style of play.
While it may not be the most prominent Tottenham vs Fulham prediction, the team news and potential tactical balance could mean that there is value in siding with the visitors.
A number of former Arsenal players will come up against Tottenham this weekend, and Emile Smith Rowe could be one set to make a big impression.
The number ten has been at the heart of everything positive Fulham have done this season, clocking up five goal involvements in 12 appearances. Smith Rowe has an xG of 2.67, and he averaged 1.83 shots per 90.
Alternatively, Fulham to receive more cards could be an interesting angle. Their deep-block will mean that they will likely commit tactical fouls if Spurs break the defensive lines, and they have already averaged 2.5 cards per match in the Premier League this season.
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