Premier League betting – Blackpool vs Spurs

Blackpool vs Spurs betting odds, tips & free bets

Blackpool: League Position: 16th

The fairytale start is slipping away from the Tangerines a touch, and now Ian Holloway needs to prove himself a good manager. As results start to slip away from his side, they are falling closer to the relegation places.

Those who believed Blackpool may struggle in front of their own fans this season are starting to be vindicated by results, and the seasiders are bottom of the league table for home games, losing six of twelve and only winning three. In contrast, they are seventh of the away results table.

They have no fresh injury concerns, and none returning to fitness either. This means they continue with the erratic Richard Kingson in goal, capable of handing the initiative to visitors with casual mistakes.

Their draw last time out ended a run of defeats, but they find themselves winless in six games and no longer the scary prospect they were a few months back.

Tottenham Hotspurs: League Position: 4th

The heroes of the San Siro return, and not many grounds and styles could be more stark a contrast to their last game than a trip to Blackpool.

With Van Der Vaart and Gareth Bale injured, Harry Redknapp’s side are without two of their best players so far this season. The team is beginning to rack up a long injury list, with those two meeting Huddlestone, Corluka, Woodgate, King and Kaboul in the treatment room. Tottenham must prove their strength in depth to continue their form and stay ahead of Chelsea in the race for a Champions League spot.

Whilst their opponents struggle at home, Tottenham are third when it comes to away matches. They should be adept at absorbing the attacking style of Blackpool and launching waves of counter attacks. This game should have been an exciting prospect for the likes of Lennon and Defoe, who should find space to use their speed, and Luka Modric will dictate play with the gaps in the home side’s defence.

Match Prediction: Tottenham Win – 1.83 Victor Chandler

The league’s second worst home defence against the attacking vigour of Tottenham looks a mismatch of a contest, especially considering recent form and Blackpool’s appalling home record.

All the teams at the bottom are watching Blackpool’s descent keenly, and Ian Holloway’s side look like they’ve been sussed out by the Premiership sides.

The likes of DJ Campbell and Charlie Adam will have to perform to the best of their abilities if Blackpool are to threaten Spurs, and although they will cause the away side’s backline all sorts of problems it’s easy to see Tottenham just outscoring them. With this in mind, it may be worth backing both teams to score.

With Van Der Vaart out expect Spurs to play two front men, with Defoe likely to jump into the starting XI. This season has been a poor one for the England hitman, without a goal in the league, but he’ll most likely get chances if he plays, and his potent striking means he should score.

However, with the sides attacking non-stop, it’s conceivable that Blackpool could score first only to lose, and with Spurs favourites the Blackpool first goalscorer prices represent a little extra value. If you fancy a Blackpool opener then try top scorer DJ Campbell at a bigger price. After all, Tottenham have recouped 20 points from losing positions this season.

Verdict? With both teams intent on attacking, but Blackpool the weaker, a high scoring Tottenham win seems likely.

Highlighted Bets:-

Over/Under: Over 3.5 Goals – 2.38 Stan James
First Goalscorer: DJ Campbell – 9.00 Coral
Correct Score: 4-2 Tottenham Win – 51.00 Tote Sport
Both Teams to Score – 1.53 Stan James
Tottenham To Come From Behind and Win – 9.00 Tote Sport.

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By Chris Wilkerson

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