Tottenham - Leeds (Monday 19:00 GMT)

Preview:

Tottenham may have finally climbed out of immediate relegation danger, but there is still little room for comfort as they prepare to host an improving Leeds United side. Roberto De Zerbi’s gamble on taking charge of Spurs during a chaotic season is beginning to show signs of reward after back-to-back away wins against Wolves and Aston Villa. Those victories marked Tottenham’s first consecutive Premier League wins since the opening weeks of the campaign, and confidence is slowly returning. The problem, however, remains their alarming home form. Spurs have not won a league match at home since early December, dropping points even against struggling sides like Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest, leaving supporters nervous despite the recent upturn.

Leeds, meanwhile, are arriving in North London with momentum and belief. Their impressive 3-1 win over Burnley extended their unbeaten league run to six matches and moved them closer to securing survival. Daniel Farke’s side have become increasingly dangerous in attack, scoring three or more goals in a Premier League game eight times this season — a remarkable return for a newly-promoted team. Away from home, Leeds have quietly become difficult to beat as well, avoiding defeat in their last six league trips while consistently finding goals on the road. Another open contest could be on the cards given that all seven meetings between these sides since Leeds’ return to the top flight have produced over 2.5 goals.

There is plenty of attacking talent capable of shaping this encounter. Mathys Tel could carry added responsibility for Tottenham if injuries continue to limit De Zerbi’s options, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin is enjoying one of his best runs of form since arriving at Leeds. Interestingly, every one of his goals this season has come after the 30-minute mark, making him a major threat as games open up later on. Spurs will also monitor Dominic Solanke’s fitness ahead of kickoff, while Leeds may once again be without Gabriel Gudmundsson. With both teams carrying momentum and defensive vulnerabilities, this has all the ingredients of another entertaining, high-scoring Premier League clash.

STATMASTER BET: Total Goals Over 2.50 @ 1.72