Leeds vs Spurs: Premier League Showdown at Elland Road
Saturday kicks off with a tasty one — Leeds United welcoming Tottenham Hotspur to Elland Road. The home crowd has seen their team go unbeaten so far this season, but Spurs are desperate to stop dropping points after a run of frustrating draws.
Form Guide
Leeds have been lively since coming back up, sitting 12th with 8 points from 6 games. They could’ve been higher if not for that late Bournemouth equaliser. Farke’s boys bounced back from the Arsenal beating by picking up 5 points out of 12 and banging in goals for fun recently — 5 in their last two matches. New arrivals Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor are clicking, while Sean Longstaff is bossing midfield.
Spurs, on the other hand, started the season flying but have hit a mini roadblock. Thomas Frank’s side needed late goals to scrape draws against Wolves and even Bodo/Glimt in Europe. Their build-up play looks stuck at times, and Frank has to figure that out quick if they’re gonna stay in touching distance of the top four.
Head-to-Head
This fixture usually produces plenty of goals, but Leeds haven’t beaten Spurs in four years. The Lilywhites love this matchup, though Elland Road’s atmosphere could change the script this time.
Team News
Leeds: Still waiting on fitness updates for a couple of knocks, but Farke has his key men firing. Calvert-Lewin, Okafor, and Longstaff are all expected to start.
Spurs: No major new injuries, but rotation could come into play after the midweek European tie. Palhinha is likely to keep his place after his big equaliser.
Probable Lineups
Leeds (4-2-3-1): Meslier; Ayling, Rodon, Cooper, Firpo; Gray, Longstaff; Gnonto, Rutter, Okafor; Calvert-Lewin.
Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Palhinha, Bentancur; Kulusevski, Son, Richarlison.
Tickets Info
Elland Road is buzzing with every home game back in the Premier League. Getting tickets the normal way is tough, but StubHub has last-minute seats if you’re set on being there in person.
Odds & Prediction
Bookies have Spurs as slight favourites, but Leeds’ home form makes this tighter than it looks. A draw feels very much on the cards, maybe a 2–2 type thriller.
Players to Watch
Leeds: Calvert-Lewin – already looking like the main man up top.
Tottenham: Son – when Spurs need something special, he’s usually the guy.
Betting Tips
Both teams to score looks nailed on given the form.
A cheeky punt on Calvert-Lewin anytime scorer could be worth it.
If you fancy Spurs, backing them for a second-half goal makes sense given their late drama lately.
Wrap Up
Elland Road under the lights (well, early daylight this time) will be rocking. Leeds want to keep their unbeaten home run alive, Spurs want to stop the draws — something’s gotta give. Expect goals, chaos, and maybe another late twist.