Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth, Odds and Betting Tips 31/12/2023
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth, Odds and Betting Tips 31/12/2023

Kai Edvard Iliev Kai Edvard Iliev

Odds via Tonybet

Tottenham Hotspur vs BournemouthDecember 31 2023, 9:00 AM ET
Tottenham Hotspur-125
Bournemouth odds+295
Draw+330
Over\Under3 -163/+138

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth. Shape of the Teams

While the odds favour Tottenham, their home-field advantage may not align with the realities suggested by betting trends.

Tottenham’s recent three-game winning streak was abruptly halted by De Zerbi’s Brighton in a 4-2 defeat, with Tottenham’s two goals coming only in the final ten minutes of the game.

In contrast, under Andoni Iraola’s management, Bournemouth has been on an upward trajectory, remaining unbeaten since their November 4 loss to Manchester City (1-6). Bournemouth, with Iraola’s pressing tactics, has shown remarkable improvement, convincingly defeating Manchester United (3-0) and Fulham (3-0). 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth Main Match Info

Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth, Prediction, Odds

Much has changed since the last encounter in August, early in the Premier League season. 

Back then, Iraola was on the brink of losing his job; now, he’s being talked about with the same respect he earned during his successful tenure at Rayo Vallecano, which first brought him international recognition.

It took him about two months to transition from Spanish soccer to the Premier League, a typical adaptation period. 

Defensive solidity is not Bournemouth’s hallmark, but that has not hindered their performance. Iraola’s high-intensity pressing style explains why Bournemouth has consistently found the back of the net since their October goalless match against Everton (0-3). 

Their strategy isn’t about dominating possession for extended periods; instead, they focus on outpacing the opposition in terms of intensity.

This approach can be particularly challenging for opponents like Tottenham, who have struggled with maintaining a solid rest defence. This upcoming match could pose an even greater challenge for Tottenham, considering Bournemouth’s relentless style.

Tottenham Hotspurs vs Bournemouth Betting Tip

In life, they say that three things are certain: death, taxes, and Solanke scoring. Even on the rare occasions that he doesn’t find the net, his contributions are vital in assisting his teammates.

If there’s one name that has been synonymous with Bournemouth’s recent success, it’s undoubtedly Solanke. His goal contribution is the main reason for Bournemouth’s promotion to the Premier League. 

Solanke is more than just Bournemouth’s primary scoring threat, he’s a hero for the team, as evidenced by his performance against Nottingham Forest. In that match, he scored all three of Bournemouth’s goals, single-handedly securing a crucial 3-2 victory.

More recently, he also scored a brace in a 2-0 win against Newcastle. 

Solanke’s abilities extend far beyond just goal-scoring, he excels at enhancing the team’s play, particularly when dropping deep to assist during challenging moments. This season, he’s not only one of the Premier League’s top strikers but also stands among the best globally.

It’s rare to find strikers capable of leading their team to Premier League promotion and then maintaining that momentum. Solanke’s achievements in this regard are exceptional.

Tottenham’s defensive lineup faces uncertainty, especially with Romero being uncertain for the clash. Should coach Ange Postecoglou be forced to rely on the less stable defensive pairing of Emerson and Ben Davies at center-back, facing a striker of Solanke’s calibre, it’s almost inevitable that Tottenham concedes a goal by Solanke. 

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