Overview
Tottenham Hotspur will host Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on April 6, 2025, at 22:00 KST. Tottenham comes into this match aiming to bounce back from inconsistent form, while Southampton struggles near the bottom of the table and is desperate to find points to escape relegation. Tottenham currently holds the 14th spot with 10 wins and 34 points, whereas Southampton sits at the bottom (20th) with only 2 wins and 10 points. The home side has shown better defensive structure compared to Southampton, who has conceded 71 goals already this season, averaging more than 2 goals conceded per game.
Recent head-to-head records heavily favor Tottenham, including a dominant 5-0 victory in their last meeting. Additionally, Tottenham has a solid home record, while Southampton has been one of the weakest away teams this season.
Team Key Players
Tottenham Hotspur:
- Dominic Solanke: Tottenham’s leading striker who provides a physical presence and finishing ability inside the box.
- Cristian Romero: The defensive leader, consistently shutting down opponents’ key attackers.
- Mathys Tel: A creative left winger who offers pace and directness, crucial for breaking down compact defenses.
Southampton:
- Mateus Fernandes: A bright spot in Southampton’s attack, often responsible for creating and finishing chances.
- Kyle Walker-Peters: Former Tottenham player, now an important figure in Southampton’s defense and counter-attacks.
- Joe Aribo: Provides balance in midfield and supports both the defensive and attacking phases effectively.
Game Prediction (Game Pick)
Pick: Over 2.5 Goals
Reason:
Tottenham is expected to dominate offensively, especially at home, taking advantage of Southampton’s weak defense. Southampton has consistently conceded goals, and Tottenham’s attack has the tools to exploit them. However, Southampton may still find opportunities on the break due to Tottenham’s occasional defensive lapses. Given both teams’ defensive records and Southampton’s tendency to allow multiple goals per game, the match is likely to go over 2.5 total goals.
