Tottenham Hotspur travel to the South Coast tonight while they seek a vital response following back-to-back draws.
Thomas Frank is under increasing scrutiny with his side languishing in 13th place, only four points ahead of tonight’s opponents. Following a “painful” home draw against Sunderland, Frank needs to address a toothless attack that has struggled to create high-quality chances. Spurs have traditionally been strong against newly promoted sides, but Bournemouth’s victory in the reverse fixture earlier this season serves as a stern warning.
Tottenham Team News
Spurs are facing an availability crisis in forward areas. Mohammed Kudus is “most likely” ruled out with a thigh problem, joining Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, and Dejan Kulusevski on the sidelines. The recent sale of Brennan Johnson further restricts Frank’s options on the wing. On a positive note, Xavi Simons returns from a three-match ban and is expected to go straight into the starting XI to provide much-needed creativity.
In midfield, the absence of AFCON-bound Yves Bissouma and Pape Matar Sarr means Archie Gray and Rodrigo Bentancur are likely to continue their partnership. Defensively, Spurs have been more reliable on the road, having kept five clean sheets away from home this season. Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero will lead a backline tasked with containing the dangerous Antoine Semenyo.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup
Tottenham Hotspur predicted XI: Vicario; Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Davies; Gray, Bentancur; Simons, Bergvall, Tel; Richarlison
When will the match kick off?
The Premier League fixture takes place at the Vitality Stadium on Wednesday, 7 January 2026. Kick-off is scheduled for 19:30 GMT.
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