One of the best defenses in the Premier League will clash with one of the most inconsistent attacks in the league when Tottenham and Wolves square off on Sunday. It’s a match that has more European implications than expected as both sides sit in the top eight only separated by two points but Tottenham will need this victory more after their loss to Southampton during midweek. Harry Kane and Raul Jimenez will lead their sides as Tottenham host Wolves.
Here’s are storylines, how you can watch the match and more:
How to watch and odds
Date: Sunday Feb. 13 | Time: 9 a.m. ET
Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — London, England
TV: None | Live stream: Peacock
Odds: Tottenham -155; Draw +270; Wolves +480 (via Caesars Sportsbook)
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Storylines
Tottenham: Antonio Conte has struggled lately to keep the team ticking with Eric Deir sidelined with a thigh injury. The left side of the defense anchored by Emerson Royal and Davidson Sanchez hasn’t been good enough but with the only other options being Matt Doherty and Japhet Tanganga, Conte doesn’t have much flexibility. The match may bring a full debut for Rodrigo Bentancur as Oliver Skipp is still out injured and more creativity is needed in midfield. Tottenham will need to get a result here as each match is critical to keeping their hopes of a Champions League place alive.
Wolves: Only allowing 17 goals this season, Bruno Lage has one of the best defensive units in the Premier League at his disposal. Max Kilman’s growth has helped the team not miss Willy Boly as he has struggled with injuries this season. The issue is that Wolves have only scored 19 goals and Adama Traore, their brightest attacking option, is now turning out for Barcelona. Lage needs Daniel Podence to begin to show an end product on the field and for Raul Jiminez to hit his form of the past because with such a good defense, you don’t want to change the formation too much.
Prediction
This match has draw written all over it as Tottenham will find it tough to get much past Jose Sa and a defensive breakdown will allow Wolves to score. Pick: Tottenham 1, Wolves 1