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Premier
League: Wolves vs Tottenham Hotspur
Kickoff
Time: 2023-11-11 20:30 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/CAT
GORYN
Wolves
have developed a reputation for being a strong team when playing at home, often
causing upsets against formidable opponents. Recently, they achieved a
significant victory by defeating Manchester City, who suffered their first
league defeat. Additionally, Wolves have had draws against Aston Villa and
Newcastle United. Their defensive counter-attacks have been particularly
impressive when facing top teams. Players like Hee-chan Hwang and Rayan
Ait-Nouri on the wings possess speed and skill in breaking through defences. In
the centre, they have the towering presence of Sasa Kalajdzic, who stands at 2
meters tall. Wolves have established a well-rounded offensive strategy. On the
defensive end, Wolves employ a three-dimensional approach. They make effective
use of foul tactics and are not hesitant to disrupt the opponent’s offensive
rhythm by committing fouls. This strategy helps them defend against strong
teams. As a result, Wolves have accumulated the highest number of yellow cards
(33) and red cards (3) in the Premier League so far this season.
Source:REUTERS/MATTHEW
CHILDS
In
the recent London Derby, Tottenham suffered their first defeat of the season
against Chelsea. Despite playing with only nine men in the second half,
Tottenham displayed remarkable mental strength by maintaining their
high-pressing tactics. However, this level of physical exertion can potentially
lead to fatigue and impact players’ fitness levels. The injury situation for
Tottenham is also a concern. Central defender Cristian Romero and left back
Destiny Udogie received red cards in the game, resulting in suspensions.
Midfielder James Maddison, central defender Micky van de Ven, and winger
Richarlison are all injured and their availability for the upcoming matches is
uncertain. Furthermore, right back Pedro Porro did not participate in
Thursday’s training. With the potential absence of all four main defenders,
Tottenham’s defence will need to be reorganised. They typically employ a 235
offensive formation under Coach Ange Postecoglou, which requires the centre
backs to possess exceptional speed in pursuit. The solid partnership of Romero
and Van der Ven has been instrumental in Tottenham’s improved performances.
Additionally, it is worth noting that Heung-min Son has not scored against
Wolves in his Premier League career, which presents an unfavourable statistic
for Tottenham.
November
11th, known as Memorial Day in the UK and Commonwealth countries, is a day
dedicated to commemorating the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I, World
War II, and other conflicts. In honour of this day, every Premier League team,
including the Wolves, holds memorial services on match days that fall around
November 11th. These services serve as a way to pay tribute to the fallen
soldiers and evoke a sense of fighting spirit and morale within the teams.
Considering the Wolves’ home advantage and the significance of the occasion,
they are likely to be motivated to seize the opportunity and secure points in
their match against short-handed Tottenham.
Wolves’
Last 5 Games: LDWDW
23-11-04
Sheffield United 2-1 Wolves
23-10-29
Wolves 2-2 Newcastle United
23-10-21
Bournemouth 1-2 Wolves
23-10-08
Wolves 1-1 Aston Villa
23-09-30
Wolves 2-1 Manchester City
Tottenham
Hotspur’s Last 5 Games: LWWWW
23-11-07
Tottenham Hotspur 1-4 Chelsea
23-10-28
Crystal Palace 1-2 Tottenham Hotspur
23-10-24
Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Fulham
23-10-07
Luton Town 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
23-10-01
Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Liverpool
Head
To Head Record:
23-03-04
Wolves 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
22-08-20
Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Wolves
22-02-13
Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Wolves
21-09-23
Wolves 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur (PEN 2-3)
21-08-22
Wolves 0-1 Tottenham Hotspur
Prediction: Wolves to win or Draw