Tottenham face Wolverhampton Wanderers in their final match of 2024 with mounting pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou following a disappointing run of results that has seen Spurs slide down to 12th in the Premier League.
A recent 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest has left Tottenham closer to the relegation zone than the top four, and their injury woes have deepened further. With key defenders unavailable, Spurs are now dealing with a potential centre-back crisis, leaving Postecoglou with limited defensive options for the visit of Wolves.
On the other hand, Wolves are in a relatively healthier position and will look to exploit Spurs’ vulnerabilities. They are in good form and could even welcome Mario Lemina back from injury, with Hwang Hee-chan pushing to start after his recent goal against Manchester United.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Tottenham vs Wolves
- Date: December 29, 2024
- Kick-Off Time (Nepal): 8:45 PM
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
Team News
Tottenham:
- Unavailable: Radu Dragusin (injured), Djed Spence (suspended), Ben Davies (injury setback)
- Possible Lineup: For Spurs, Yves Bissouma may be forced to play at centre-back alongside Archie Gray due to the ongoing defensive crisis.
Wolves:
- Possible Returnees: Mario Lemina (calf injury), Hwang Hee-chan (likely to start after scoring against Manchester United)
- Expected Lineup: Wolves will look to maintain their solid form and exploit Tottenham’s defensive frailties.
Head-to-Head Stats:
- Tottenham Wins: 52
- Draws: 21
- Wolves Wins: 33
- Last Meeting: Tottenham 2-0 Wolves (April 2024)
Current Form (Last 5 Matches):
Tottenham:
- Nottingham Forest 1-0 Tottenham (26/12/24)
- Tottenham 0-1 Chelsea (21/12/24)
- Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham (18/12/24)
- Tottenham 3-2 Newcastle (14/12/24)
- Manchester United 4-1 Tottenham (07/12/24)
Wolves:
- Wolves 2-1 Manchester United (26/12/24)
- Wolves 0-0 Fulham (22/12/24)
- Brentford 1-1 Wolves (18/12/24)
- Wolves 1-0 Bournemouth (15/12/24)
- Leicester 0-2 Wolves (07/12/24)
Prediction:
Tottenham’s defensive struggles are likely to be exposed by Wolves, who will take advantage of Spurs’ high defensive line. Despite Spurs still creating chances, their lack of defensive stability and current form suggest a difficult outing.
Predicted Score: Tottenham 1-3 Wolves