Conte wants to lead Tottenham to golden times!

Having disappeared into Premier League mediocrity, Tottenham Hotspur have once again attracted media attention with their change of manager. From a sporting point of view, the season had probably already been written off. Now Antonio Conte, whose signing can be described as a coup, is expected to set things straight and put Spurs back on the winning track and, above all, provide positive sporting news.

Whereas in the past they have not really found the right coach and have always implemented new ideas, the opponents from Leeds have had continuity in this position for more than three years now. Marcelo Bielsa, who helped them gain promotion and establish themselves in the English top flight, is beyond reproach at Leeds. In the first ever meeting between the two coaches, Conte and Tottenham will be given the far better odds according to the bookmakers.

The home side go into the Tottenham vs Leeds clash as clear favourites according to the bookmakers’ predictions. Both teams are playing a very mixed season so far and need points. Tottenham want to get back into the top flight and Leeds out of the relegation zone. Many eyes will be on the two leading players on the sidelines on Sunday.

Tottenham – Statistics & current form

The first league home game awaits Antonio Conte. In the Conference League, his charges celebrated a 3-2 win against Vitesse Arnhem on his debut. This was followed by a 0-0 draw at Everton. It is already clear that Conte wants to bring his Inter style to Spurs. From a compact defensive position, he wants to create goal-scoring opportunities through secure possession.

In the game against Leeds, he will also have to avert a remarkable statistic. Since Andre-Villas Boas in the 2012 season, no Tottenham coach has failed to win his first two league games.

Hop or Top at Tottenham Stadium

According to Spurs’ last 15 games in front of home fans, a draw can be all but ruled out. Nine wins and six defeats have come in the process. The last draw at home was a 1-1 draw against Fulham in January.

Tottenham have mixed feelings about their upcoming clash with visitors Leeds. Spurs have lost only one of their last seven games against Marcelo Bielsa’s men. However, it should not go unmentioned that this defeat resulted from the last meeting between the two teams. At the end of last season, Leeds won 3-1 at home.

If you look at the statistics of the goals scored, you can expect a high-scoring game on the part of the hosts. In 12 of the last 13 home games against Leeds, Spurs have always scored at least one goal. 1997 was the last time Tottenham failed to score at home against Leeds in a 1-0 defeat.

Those who know Antonio Conte know that he places a lot of emphasis on defensive stability. Right from the start, he relies on his popular three-man or five-man backline. Even though some players were away with their national teams during the international break, Conte was able to use the two weeks to establish certain procedures in accordance with his ideas.

Goal drought at Tottenham

However, it will also be a matter of radiating more danger in the offensive again. Tottenham have failed to score a goal in their last three Premier League games and have the second-worst attacking line-up in the league.

Home Strong Spurs

Looking at the home table, it quickly becomes clear that Spurs were doing a good job here even before the new coach arrived. They managed to pick up nine points from five games. Should the next “three-pointer” now be achieved, they could move up to third place in the home table league-wide.

No changes to be expected

Personnel-wise, Conte is expected to make rather fewer changes compared to the last game. The Spurs are still in the finding phase under him. Too much rotation would probably throw too much into disarray. One beneficiary of the coaching change could be homegrown Oliver Skipp, who was recently in the starting eleven and played alongside Höjbjerg for the full distance on the pitch. Up front, Son, Kane and Moura are expected to create a stir again.

Tottenham’s likely line-up:
Lloris – Reguilon, Davies, Dier, Romero, Emerson Royal – Skipp, Höjbjerg – Son, Moura, Kane

Last matches played by Tottenham:

Premier League
11/07 2021 – Everton 0 – 0 Tottenham

European Conference League Grp. G
11/04 2021 – Tottenham 3 – 2 Vitesse Arnhem

Premier League
10/30 2021 – Tottenham 0 – 3 Manchester United

Carabao Cup
10/27 2021 – Burnley 0 – 1 Tottenham

Premier League
10/24 2021 – West Ham 1 – 0 Tottenham

Leeds – Statistics & current form

Four games in a row Leeds last lost away at Tottenham. Given these statistics, Bielsa’s charges might have wished for a different opponent to finally get out of the relegation zone. Their last win at Tottenham was in 2001, when it was still at White Hart Lane.

Danger from distance

No other team scored more goals from outside the box in the Premier League than Leeds. Five times it rang already after a distance shot. The best “sniper” in their ranks is high-flyer Raphinha, who has already scored three times in this way.

Apart from Raphinha, the Leeds men will again rely on their striker Rodrigo Moreno. The Spaniard scored twice in three encounters with Spurs. Including in the last 3-1 home win last season.

Draw Kings from Leeds

The Bielsa eleven will be looking for a draw again in their upcoming clash with Tottenham. Anything beyond that would be bonus. Leeds have already walked off the pitch with a draw after 90 minutes five times this season. They have already equalled the number from the whole of last season in this statistic.

The sticking point for Leeds is their defence. Only once in the last twelve Premier League games have they managed to keep a clean sheet. That was in October. German international Robin Koch, who is still out injured, will be sorely missed. Nevertheless, Leeds can look back on a very successful 2021 so far. Season-to-date, they won 13 games in this calendar year. A mark they had never reached before.

Recently, Rodrigo and co have been able to stabilise a little. Four points and only one goal conceded in the last two league games helped them regain a small cushion against the relegation places. However, the gap to the first relegated team is still only three points. In Tottenham vs. Leeds, all tips go in the direction of Spurs, but Leeds will be desperate to score.

Predicted Leeds line-up:
Meslier – Dallas, Llorente, Cooper, Strujik – Phillips, Forshaw – Raphinha, Harrison, James – Moreno

Last matches played by Leeds:

Premier League
11/07 2021 – Leeds 1 – 1 Leicester

10/31 2021 – Norwich 1 – 2 Leeds

Carabao Cup
10/26 2021 – Arsenal London 2 – 0 Leeds

Premier League
10/23 2021 – Leeds 1 – 1 Wolverhampton

10/16 2021 – Southampton 1 – 0 Leeds

Tottenham – Leeds Direct Comparison / H2H Record

The direct comparison of both teams speaks for an even affair. In a total of 82 games, both won 29 games each. In addition, a further 24 matches ended in a draw

Tottenham – Leeds Tip

Tottenham finally want to return to the top of the Premier League. To achieve this, they recently brought in a new coach, Antonio Conte, from whom they expect a lot at Spurs. No less than a home win is expected in the clash with Leeds United.

Leeds, on the other hand, want to continue to play a quiet season with continuity in the coaching position. To do so, they absolutely need points to increase the gap to the last places. Nevertheless, almost nobody expects the visitors to win a point.

We are predicting a low-scoring game for Tottenham vs Leeds, due to new coach Conte’s preferred style of play. Leeds are expected to operate from a compact defensive position. For Tottenham vs. Leeds, our tip is under 2.5 goals. We bet 5 units on that. If you want to bet on a winner, you should play the hosts.