
Tottenham Hotspur host Fulham at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, December 1st, in a London derby with both teams looking to build on recent positive results.
Match Expectations
Spurs come into the match following a solid 2-1 away win against Bournemouth, a result that has eased some of the pressure on manager Ange Postecoglou. They’ll be aiming to continue their climb up the table with a strong performance against their local rivals. Fulham, despite a midweek Carabao Cup exit, have been performing well in the league. They sit comfortably mid-table and will be looking to cause an upset at their neighbours’ ground.
Schedule
- Date: Sunday, December 1st, 2024
- Time: 13:30 GMT
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- TV: Check local listings.
Potential Lineup
- Spurs (Predicted): Vicario; Porro, Van de Ven, Romero, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr; Maddison, Son, Kulusevski; Richarlison
- Fulham (Predicted): Leno; Tete, Diop, Ream, Robinson; Reed, Cairney; Wilson, Pereira, Willian; Jimenez
These lineups are predictions and may change depending on team news closer to kick-off.
Potential Problems
Spurs have shown defensive vulnerabilities at times this season. They’ll need to be wary of Fulham’s attacking threat, particularly from Andreas Pereira and Willian. Fulham could be affected by their midweek cup exertions, potentially causing fatigue issues.
Who to Watch
James Maddison’s creativity and set-piece delivery have been crucial for Spurs this season. His performance will be key to unlocking Fulham’s defense. For Fulham, Raúl Jiménez’s experience and goalscoring ability could be decisive if he can find space in the Spurs backline.
Head-to-Head
Recent meetings between these two sides have been closely contested, with Spurs edging the overall record. Fulham will be looking to avenge their 1-0 defeat to Spurs earlier in the season.
Prediction
Spurs to win (60% confidence): Spurs’ home advantage and slightly better overall form make them favorites. However, Fulham’s solid performances this season mean they are capable of taking points.
Potential Score: Spurs 2 – 1 Fulham (50% confidence). I anticipate a tight match with Spurs’ attacking prowess eventually proving decisive.
Conclusion
This London derby promises to be an exciting encounter. Spurs will be looking to build on their recent win, while Fulham aim to continue their impressive start to the season. The tactical battle between Postecoglou and Marco Silva will be an intriguing subplot to the on-field action.