Time to Sink the Saints

After a tough two weeks, Spurs secured a welcome win with a 3-1 victory over Nottingham Forest final weekend. A extra attacking method noticed the workforce begin with Harry Kane, Richarlison and Son Heung-Min up entrance and it paid dividends with all three technically hitting the goal.

Whereas there was a controversial VAR in place to chalk a kind of targets off, certainly this would be the technique to go once more this weekend. Like Forest, Southampton are additionally struggling on the unsuitable finish of the desk and, whereas we’re away from residence, one other attack-minded show must be finest.

That is one other Saturday 3pm kick off, however will Tottenham come away with an additional three factors?

Workforce Information

A few of our long run damage victims are closing in on a return. Hugo Lloris remains to be pencilled in for a comeback within the early April recreation towards Everton, whereas it’s now thought that Yves Bissouma might be again even sooner.

Neither will likely be out there on Saturday, whereas Rodrigo Bentancur and Ryan Sessgnon are the opposite long run absentees. The one query mark is over Emerson Royal. The defender missed the Forest recreation with a minor knock, however he’s anticipated to be again in competition this weekend.

There are not any suspensions so as to add to the listing of potential absences.

Match Odds

Spurs begin as odds-on favourites right here with BetFred and VBet amongst these quoting 5/6 on the away win. The draw is subsequent at 11/4 with Unibet whereas victory for Southampton is out at 18/5 with Coral.

The Saints had proven indicators of enchancment since sacking former supervisor Nathan Jones. The start of March noticed a house win over Leicester Metropolis, adopted by a 0-0 draw away to Manchester United. Nonetheless, a 0-2 loss to Brentford on Wednesday night time leaves Southampton on the backside of the desk.

Tottenham’s residence kind is significantly better than our outcomes on the street, so that is removed from clear minimize, however that kind information may counsel that the bookies have gotten this proper.

Aspect Markets

Harry Kane was again on the right track final weekend following a lean spell in entrance of purpose. His double strike within the first half towards Forest has strengthened his place within the first goalscorer marketplace for this Saturday the place Kane begins as favorite at finest odds of 13/4 with Unibet.

Son Heung-Min is subsequent at 53/10 with VBet whereas Arnaut Danjuma, who’s beloved by the bookies, however can’t get a begin, will be claimed at 11/2 with Coral and Betway.

Southampton’s first title on this market is Che Adams who’s quoted at 8/1 with Ladbrokes, whereas different choices for Spurs backers embrace Richarlison at 13/2 with VBet, Lucas Moura at 9/1 with BetFred, Ivan Perisic at 18/1 with Ladbrokes and Pierre-Emile Hojberg at 20/1 with Unibet.

Subsequent on our listing of facet markets is Each Groups to Rating which is quoted for Saturday’s recreation at finest odds of 10/11 with Unibet. Those that wish to take the No choice on BTTS can get a high worth of Even Cash with 10Bet.

Subsequent is Whole Mixed Targets the place a stake Over the two.5 line will at present be paid at 66/67 with VBet. If you wish to push that up a notch, betting Over 3.5 targets is on supply at a better of 88/35 with VBet once more.

In the event you’re taking a look at a quiet 90 minutes at St Mary’s, Below 2.5 Targets might be the way in which to go at 4/5 with Ladbrokes and BetFred.

That leaves us to log off with our common take a look at some Right Rating picks. In the event you agree with the bookmakers, who’re anticipating a cushty afternoon for Spurs, the 3-1 away win could be price a take a look at 14/1 with BetFred and Coral.

A 2-1 win for Southampton is quoted at 14/1 with Ladbrokes whereas the 1-1 draw will be backed at 27/5 with Vbet.

St Mary’s Stadium

Final Season

Final season’s corresponding fixture at St Mary’s led to a 1-1 draw after Southampton performed a lot of the second half with ten males. James Ward-Prowse had opened the scoring for the house facet on 25 minutes earlier than Mohammed Salisu noticed crimson.

Salisu had picked up two yellow playing cards and his second, for a foul on Son Heung-Min led to a penalty which Harry Kane duly transformed. It was all backs to the wall for the Saints within the second half and Spurs couldn’t discover a method by way of.

Clearly this should have been a forgettable recreation as we couldn’t recollect it right here. It was performed on December twenty eighth, so perhaps there was one thing of a Christmas hangover.

Verdict

The worth of momentum seems to be open for debate in any sport. After a disappointing begin to March, a extra attacking method to final week’s recreation led to a constructive outcome. If Spurs can carry that kind on to Saturday, certainly they need to bag one other three factors once they play the underside facet.

It’s by no means that straightforward with Tottenham Hotspur, however we actually ought to be successful this. As at all times, we’ll keep away from tipping the outcome and we’ll concentrate on the facet markets as an alternative. Each Groups to Rating got here in for us final week. It appeared a dangerous punt, with Spurs managing to maintain issues tight on the again, however we’ll carry that over, now that we’re away from residence.

Richarlison was unfortunate to not break his Premier League duck due to a marginal offside name. If the supervisor retains the identical formation, the possibilities of that elusive purpose will enhance and we count on the Brazilian to lastly ship.

We’re surprisingly constructive, which generally is a fear, however let’s simply hope for one more snug show and three factors on Saturday.

Greatest Bets

• Each Groups to Rating at 10/11 with Unibet
• Richarlison to Rating at Any Time in 90 Minutes at 3/1 with Unibet