TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR @ LEEDS UNITED

Elland Road has been a tough assignment

Leeds are unbeaten in their last eight league matches at home, a useful counterweight to their recent slide. The home crowd and familiar setting give Daniel Farke’s side a platform to make this competitive.

Spurs arrive with momentum, but finishing remains a question

Tottenham have won three straight league games, yet their latest 2-0 win over Crystal Palace came despite scoring only twice from 34 shots. Roberto De Zerbi has called for greater sharpness in front of goal.

Leeds’ attack hinges on Calvert-Lewin’s fitness

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is a doubt after missing training with a foot problem, while Noah Okafor and Anton Stach are also major concerns. Their availability could significantly shape Farke’s attacking options.

Several Tottenham availability calls remain

Wilson Odobert, Mykhaylo Mudryk and Xavi Simons are listed as unavailable, while Lucas Bergvall and Tosin Adarabioyo are doubts and Savio is a late fitness call. Pedro Porro and James Maddison are among those tipped to feature in a possible reshuffle.

Wing-backs could be key to Leeds’ approach

The projected lineups have Leeds using a back three with Jayden Bogle and Gabriel Gudmundsson as wing-backs, against Tottenham’s likely four-man defence. Leeds’ ability to push those wide players forward without leaving space for Spurs to exploit will be worth watching.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Draw at plus money

The draw is listed around +235 on ESPN. It’s a speculative option if you expect the home side’s resistance and Spurs’ attacking inconsistency to keep the game close.

Under 2.5 goals

Under 2.5 is available around -111 on Oddstrader. Consider it if you anticipate a cautious match rather than an open exchange; the price is close to even money.