Looking to halt another morale-sapping two-game losing streak, Tottenham Hotspur take on Bournemouth in a crucial Premier League clash in North London on Sunday afternoon.
While Spurs’ Europa League journey hangs by a thread after their 1-0 loss to AZ Alkmaar, Bournemouth arrive at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium riding high from their FA Cup quarter-final qualification.
📅 Match Date: March 9, 2025
⏰ Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM
🏟 Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
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Tottenham’s Recent Struggles at Home
After a three-game Premier League winning streak, Tottenham have hit a rough patch, suffering consecutive 1-0 defeats against Manchester City and AZ Alkmaar.
Their most recent league defeat came at home against Man City, courtesy of Erling Haaland’s goal, leaving Ange Postecoglou’s men in 13th place in the league standings.
Adding to their woes, Spurs have won just one of their last nine home league games, losing six. A defeat here would mark their eighth home loss in a single 38-game Premier League season—a first in their history.
🔹 Key Stat: Tottenham have lost six of their last nine home league matches.
Bournemouth’s European Dream Still Alive
Bournemouth remain in contention for a historic European qualification, despite recent league setbacks. Andoni Iraola’s men secured an FA Cup quarter-final spot after a dramatic penalty shootout victory over Wolves.
However, their Premier League form has dipped, with three defeats in their last four matches. Losses to Liverpool, Wolves, and Brighton have seen them fall four points behind the top four.
On the brighter side, Justin Kluivert’s goal against Brighton extended Bournemouth’s away scoring streak to 10 consecutive games—a record they hope to maintain against Spurs.
🔹 Key Stat: Bournemouth have lost six of their last seven away league matches against Tottenham but won the reverse fixture 1-0 in December.
Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
✅ Overall Meetings: 15 matches – Tottenham 11 wins, Bournemouth 2 wins, 2 draws
✅ Last Meeting: Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham (Premier League, December 2024)
✅ Tottenham’s Home Form: One win in their last nine league games at home
✅ Bournemouth’s Away Strength: Scored in 10 consecutive Premier League away matches
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham Possible XI (4-3-3):
Vicario; Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Sarr, Bentancur, Maddison; Johnson, Son, Odobert
Bournemouth Possible XI (4-2-3-1):
Kepa; Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Scott; Semenyo, Kluivert, Ouattara; Evanilson
Prediction
With both teams ranking first and second in high pressing leading to turnovers in the final third, expect an intense, fast-paced battle.
Tottenham’s home struggles and Bournemouth’s attacking form on the road suggest a tight contest. While Spurs will be desperate to return to winning ways, Bournemouth’s energy and confidence from their FA Cup run could earn them a hard-fought point.
🔮 Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Bournemouth
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