Tottenham vs Southampton: Key Clash in North London – Predictions and Lineups

The battle for Premier League survival intensifies as Tottenham Hotspur host Southampton at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium this Sunday. Both teams find themselves in difficult positions, with Spurs aiming to bounce back after a tough midweek loss, while Southampton fights to avoid relegation.

Match Preview: Tottenham’s Struggles and Southampton’s Fight for Survival

Tottenham Hotspur enters this fixture with growing pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. After a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Chelsea, Spurs have dropped to 16th place, making it clear that they are in danger of experiencing their worst-ever Premier League season. Postecoglou’s tactical choices are under scrutiny, and the team’s struggles in the domestic league continue to weigh on them.

On the other side, Southampton is determined not to go down in history as the team with the worst-ever Premier League points tally. With Ivan Juric at the helm, the Saints are looking to improve upon their disappointing campaign, and they came close to securing a vital three points in their midweek draw against Crystal Palace. However, they remain firmly in the relegation zone and will need to pick up as many points as possible in the remaining matches.

Match Details: When and Where?

• Date: Sunday, 6 April
• Kick-off: 14:00 BST / 09:00 ET / 06:00 PT
• Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England
• Referee: Michael Salisbury
• VAR: Graham Scott

Tottenham vs Southampton: Head-to-Head Record

• Tottenham: 2 wins
• Southampton: 1 win
• Draws: 2
• Last Meeting: Southampton 0-5 Tottenham (15 December 2024)

Tottenham has had the upper hand in recent encounters, including a dominant 5-0 victory in their previous meeting with Southampton. However, with the current form of both teams, this match could be more unpredictable.

Recent Form: Struggling Spurs vs Relegation-Fighting Southampton

• Tottenham’s Recent Results:
  • 1-0 loss to Chelsea (03/04/25)
  • 2-0 loss to Fulham (16/03/25)
  • 3-1 win against AZ Alkmaar (13/03/25)
  • 2-2 draw with Bournemouth (09/03/25)
• Southampton’s Recent Results:
  • 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace (02/04/25)
  • 1-2 loss to Wolves (15/03/25)
  • 3-1 loss to Liverpool (08/03/25)
  • 4-0 loss to Chelsea (25/02/25)

Tottenham’s form has been patchy, but Southampton’s inability to win consistently has left them near the bottom of the table. The Saints will be hoping to take advantage of Spurs’ instability.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

• Tottenham: Spurs will likely be without key players such as Dejan Kulusevski, who remains sidelined with a foot injury. Kevin Danso is also out with a hamstring problem, while Radu Dragusin is recovering from a long-term injury. Richarlison could return to the squad, and several players such as Pedro Porro, Pape Sarr, and Mathys Tel could be in line for a starting position.
• Predicted Lineup (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Sarr, Gray, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Tel.
• Southampton: Southampton will miss Flynn Downes, who is suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Additionally, Juan Larios, Ross Stewart, and Will Smallbone are out injured. Lesley Ugochukwu, Paul Onuachu, and Ryan Manning are doubts for the match. Despite their struggles, Southampton’s promising young talent, Tyler Dibling, is expected to start, and he could provide a spark in their bid for survival.
• Predicted Lineup (3-4-3): Ramsdale; Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Bella-Kotchap; Sugawara, Aribo, Fernandes, Walker-Peters; Dibling, Onuachu, Sulemana.

Match Prediction: Can Tottenham Bounce Back?

While Tottenham has been inconsistent this season, they have the quality to overcome Southampton, even in their current state of uncertainty. Southampton’s relegation fight will provide them with motivation, but their lack of form makes a win at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium seem unlikely. Spurs will be under immense pressure to secure the three points, especially with their upcoming Europa League quarter-final clash.

Prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Southampton

With both teams in need of a result, this match promises to be a tense encounter. Spurs need the victory to avoid further criticism, while Southampton will hope to secure an unlikely point or more to help in their relegation battle.

What do you think? Will Tottenham be able to recover, or can Southampton pull off an upset?