Tottenham v Bournemouth: Free Tips, Prediction and Odds

Tottenham host Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday, with the pressure firmly on manager Ange Postecoglou, and he has a difficult juggling act focusing on Europe while also building confidence ahead of Thursday's make-or-break second leg with AZ Alkmaar.

The travelling fans were furious with the performance in Holland on Thursday as Spurs meekly lost 1-0, with goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario taking to social media to apologise to supporters following angry exchanges at the full-time whistle.

Bournemouth, who are on course for their best-ever Premier League season, will seek to take advantage of the discontent, but that is reflected in the odds with the Cherries being chalked up as marginal favourites, which would have been unthinkable at the start of the season.

Tottenham v Bournemouth free betting tips and predictions

Tottenham to win - 17/10

Successful betting is about identifying value opportunities which will sometimes go against the general public perception and despite being in a sticky spot, Spurs jump out as worth backing to beat Bournemouth given the generous odds available.

Postecoglou's team were poor in Thursday's 1-0 Europa League loss to AZ Alkmaar and he will be looking to shuffle his pack with one eye on the return contest which is the biggest match of the season for Spurs, but it could be argued the bench was at least as strong as the starting team in midweek as key players return from injury.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven were not risked on a tricky pitch, while Yves Bissouma, Pape Sarr, Pedro Porro, Wilson Odobert and former Bournemouth forward Dominic Solanke could all come into the side without weakening - and possibly even strengthening - some departments.

Tottenham have won three of their last four league games and look overpriced despite Bournemouth being 10 points superior in the league standings.

The Cherries have been a delight to watch for much of the campaign and manager Andoni Iraola deserves enormous credit, but the question facing bettors here is whether Bournemouth should be considered favourites to win at Tottenham.

It is worth noting Bournemouth go into this match following successive league defeats to Wolves and Brighton, while they needed penalties to overcome Wanderers in the FA Cup last week.

Under 3.5 goals - 4/5

Bournemouth beat Tottenham 1-0 in December and a similarly tight match could develop, particularly if Romero and Van de Ven return to the Spurs rearguard.

Spurs have been involved in a number of memorable matches this term, but since Christmas 12 of their 17 matches have gone under 3.5 goals. Three of their last four have ended 1-0 and it is clear Postecoglou is rowing back from his gung-ho approach from earlier in his reign.

Only one of Bournemouth's last six matches has gone over 2.5 goals and that was a 3-1 success at rock-bottom Southampton, who are looking out of their depth in the Premier League.

Star striker Evanilson is only just returning to full fitness and the same is true of Spurs hitman Solanke, who might not be risked after he picked up another knock in midweek.

Antoine Semenyo to be booked - 12/5

Bournemouth are one of the best out-of-possession teams in the league and their successful pressing approach is helping them in their quest for European qualification.

However, that means they topped the table for most fouls in the Premier League heading into this weekend's fixtures and their players are always vulnerable to picking up cards as a consequence.

Antoine Semenyo has been one of the standout players in the league this season and has become a popular punt for those who bet on various shot-based markets. The Ghana star has had 95 shots which is fourth in the league, behind only Mohamed Salah, Erling Haaland and Cole Palmer. 

He has also committed 52 fouls and before this weekend's matches Liam Delap, Moises Caicedo and Joao Gomes are the only players to have been pulled up more by officials in England's top flight.

Semenyo has nearly as many cards (eight) as he does goals (nine) this season and he has been booked in each of his last two Premier League away matches as well.

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Tottenham v Bournemouth odds

Tottenham - 17/10
Draw - 29/10
Bournemouth - 27/20

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