Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion – English Premier League – Preview

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Sreya

Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion – Tottenham Hotspur hosts West Bromwich Albion at the White Hart Lane on 14th January, Saturday for an English Premier League fixture.

Tottenham Hotspur put an end to Chelsea’s thirteen-match winning streak when they defeated the Blues 2-0 in their last outing – Spurs are now third in league standings with forty two points.

West Bromwich Albion are eighth in league standings with twenty nine points from their eight wins, three of which came in their last six matches. West Bromwich Albion have pulled off impressive victories against Southampton and Hull City in their last two matches, scoring five goals and conceding only twice.

Team News

Erik Lamela has been listed as a doubt for the home side. West Bromwich Albion will be without the unfit Saido Berahino and are still awaiting international clearance for Nyom. Chris Brunt and Jonny Evans will face late fitness tests.

Tottenham Hotspur Possible Starting Lineup: Hugo Lloris, Eric Dier, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Kyle Walker, Victor Wanyama, Moussa Dembele, Danny Rose, Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Harry Kane.

West Bromwich Albion Possible Starting Lineup: Ben Foster, Craig Dawson, Gareth McAuley, Jonas Olsson, Brendan Galloway, Darren Fletcher, Claudio Yacob, Nacer Chadli, James Morrison, Matt Phillips, Salomon Rondon.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Tottenham Hotspur vs West Bromwich Albion H2H Stats, the last five English Premier League meetings between these two clubs resulted in three draws and one win for either side.

Tottenham Hotspur have won their last five home matches in the league, scoring a minimum of two goals in each of those matches. There have been less than 2.5 goals scored in eight of the previous ten matches between Tottenham Hotspur and West Bromwich Albion in all competitions.

Mauricio Pochettino’s side are the favorites and are likely to win their sixth game in a row by a 2-0 scoreline.