Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
West Bromwich Albion
4-2-3-1
Tottenham
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(50) 29 Goals 49 (62)
(35) 20 Assists 30 (45)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 7.1 (6.7)
27.5 Average Age 26.6
184.7 Average Height (cm) 179.6
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1.6 (1.1)
(51%) 54% Aerial Duel Success 47% (46%)
(0.4) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.8)
(1.5) 1.5 Tackles pg 1.4 (1.6)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Premier League.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Zoltán Gera Out 6.95
Peter Odemwingie Out 6.77
Youssuf Mulumbu Doubtful 6.79
Steven Reid Doubtful 6.68
Player Reason Status Rating
Sandro Out 7.33
Younes Kaboul Out 6.52
Emmanuel Adebayor Out 6.65

Team News

West Bromwich Albion
  • West Brom have a whole host of players back in contention after various absences, including Youssuf Mulumbu who returns from the AFCON after Congo were knocked out of the competition.
  • Liam Ridgewell should return at left-back with Popov dropping out, while Claudio Yacob will play in defensive midfield instead of George Thorne.
  • Peter Odemwingie will not feature after being sent home from training on Friday due to his attitude and attempt to force a move to QPR on transfer deadline day.
Tottenham
  • Andre Villas-Boas has a decision to make in the position behind Jermain Defoe, where Clint Dempsey was largely anonymous against Norwich before being replaced by an extremely impressive Lewis Holtby.
  • It is likely that Spurs the manager will stick with Dempsey and make Holtby fight to prove he deserves a starting spot, as he did with Hugo Lloris when he arrived.
  • Togo made it through the group stages at the AFCON so Adebayor will not return in time for this game.

Prediction

  • West Brom took a point off Tottenham with an injury time equaliser at White Hart Lane earlier this season, providing the third draw in the last 5 meetings between these sides. Spurs have also drawn their last 3 Premier League matches so we have good reason to expect a stalemate here.
  • The Baggies have gone distinctly off the boil in recent weeks, losing 4 of their last 5 matches as well as drawing against Aston Villa who have been below par themselves recently.
  • Spurs will hope to end their drawing streak with a win at the Hawthorns, but will find it tough against a West Brom team in need of a positive result, and who will raise their game for the visit of a team chasing a Champions League place. Signs point towards a score draw and that may be exactly what we get.
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
5 Tottenham 21 9 8 72 wdwdww
8 W. B. Albion 14 7 17 49 dwllld

Top Players

West Bromwich Albion
Tottenham
R. Lukaku 6.94
G. McAuley 6.86
C. Yacob 6.85
G. Bale 7.89
J. Vertonghen 7.59
Sandro 7.33
R. Lukaku 17
S. Long 8
P. Odemwingie 5
G. Bale 21
J. Defoe 11
C. Dempsey 7
C. Brunt 4
J. Morrison 4
S. Long 4
A. Lennon 7
T. Huddlestone 4
G. Bale 4

Match Forecast

Tottenham will steal the ball from the opposition often  
Tottenham will score from a fast break situation  
Tottenham will score from a direct freekick  
Tottenham will dominate possession  
Tottenham will score from a setpiece situation  
West Bromwich Albion will stray offside often  
West Bromwich Albion will make a comeback if they go behind  
* Match forecast is generated from clashes in team characters.

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