Tottenham Hotspur’s hopes of reversing their fortunes hinge on a crucial clash against Southampton, and former Premier League manager Harry Redknapp has weighed in with his thoughts on what promises to be a pivotal encounter.
Tottenham Hotspur will be desperate to return to winning ways in the Premier League following a disappointing three-game run without victory, a sequence that has included defeats to Bournemouth and Chelsea, along with a solitary point salvaged against Fulham.
However, the upcoming fixture against Southampton could not come at a better time for Spurs. The Saints currently languish at the bottom of the Premier League table, having endured a miserable start to the campaign.
With 12 defeats in their opening 15 matches, Southampton have conceded 31 goals—the second-highest in the league—while managing just 11 goals themselves, the lowest tally in the division.
Despite Southampton’s struggles, the Lilywhites cannot afford to underestimate their opponents. A match like this is often unpredictable, particularly when facing a side desperate to claw their way out of the relegation zone.
In the lead-up to this crucial encounter, Harry Redknapp, a former top-flight manager with deep ties to both Southampton and Tottenham, shared his analysis and predictions for the game.
Speaking to BetVictor, Redknapp highlighted the challenges both teams face and offered his insights on what could determine the outcome.
He said: “Southampton have played well enough in recent weeks, but they just don’t get enough points and never really look like scoring enough goals. I like how they try and play football but it’s so hard to do that end of the table and in such poor form.
“That was such a frustrating game for Tottenham last week against Chelsea. I thought they were brilliant and deserved that two-goal lead but just seemed to collapse and committed daft mistakes. Ange Postecoglou must be so frustrated watching that.
“One to watch – This feels like a must-win for Spurs and Ange, Dejan Kulusevski has been a key player for them so far this season. I fancy them to get it, but Southampton could make it nervy.”
Prediction: Southampton 1-2 Tottenham
While Ange Postecoglou’s side may be the favourites heading into this match, victory is far from guaranteed. Southampton, though struggling overall, have shown glimpses of resilience, particularly in their recent clash against Liverpool.
In that game, the Saints forced the league leaders to come from behind twice, demonstrating their ability to challenge even the strongest opposition.
Complicating matters for Spurs is their poor away form this season. Of the seven matches they have played on the road, they have managed just two wins, suffering four defeats and securing one draw (fotmob).
Such inconsistency on their travels means that Postecoglou’s side must approach this match with caution and focus.
To secure all three points, Tottenham will need to deliver a disciplined and determined performance, avoiding the lapses in concentration that have cost them dearly in recent weeks.
Southampton may be down, but they are not out, and underestimating them could prove costly for a Spurs side eager to climb back up the table.
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