Bournemouth and Tottenham have had robust begins to the season, however their type has slipped as of late. Each groups defenses have faltered at vital occasions, resulting in unlikely dropped factors. Every group might find yourself in a European spot when it is all mentioned and achieved, even if Tottenham sit in seventh within the desk, and Bournemouth thirteenth, solely two factors separate them. That is why they should enhance their type sooner fairly than later to benefit from the festive interval in entrance of them.
Ange Postecoglou and Andoni Iraola are each managers who’ve impressed confidence in what they’ll do with their sides, however they should take that subsequent step to indicate true enchancment. Regardless of the distinction in assets for the Cherries and Tottenham, there’s a lot in widespread between the 2 sides and that is what makes this a captivating festive affair.
Here is our storylines, how one can watch the match and extra:
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Tips on how to watch and odds
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 5 | Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Vitality Stadium — Bournemouth, Dorset
- TV: USA | Dwell stream: Fubo TV (Strive free of charge)
- Odds: Bournemouth +165; Draw +270; Tottenham +140
Storylines
Bournemouth: Antoine Semenyo returns from suspension for this match, which is able to increase the assault that has already improved in depth including Dango Ouattara again into the combination. Alex Scott, Luis Sinistera, and Julian Araujo will miss out for the match, however Lewis Cook dinner may very well be obtainable giving Iraola fairly a couple of wide variety complications after a robust victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Bournemouth predicted XI: Kepa Arrizabalaga, Milos Kerkez, Marcos Sensi, Illia Zabarnyi, Adam Smith, Lewis Cook dinner, Tyler Adams, James Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, Antoine Semenyo, Evanilson
Tottenham: The harm record grows longer by the day for Spurs. This match will come too quickly for Micky van de Ven, however Dominic Solanke may very well be match sufficient for a return to Vitality Stadium after the sickness that he has been coping with. Cristen Romero will even be a late health check whereas Mikey Moore, Rodrigo Bentancure, Richarlison, and Guglielmo Vicario will all miss out for the membership.
Tottenham predicted XI: Fraser Forester, Future Udogie, Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Pedro Porro, Yves Bissouma, Dejan Kulusevski, James Maddison, Brennan Johnson, Heung-Min Son, Timo Werner
Prediction
There will not be a match within the Premier League throughout this midweek slate that screams eventful draw greater than this one does. Decide: Bournemouth 2, Tottenham 2
