Tottenham’s fight for survival has taken a surprising turn in recent weeks, and under Roberto De Zerbi, there’s now a sense of belief growing around the club.
After results like the 2-1 win over Aston Villa and the frustrating 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion where they twice lost the lead, Spurs are showing signs of resilience at the most crucial stage of the season. With just a narrow gap above the relegation zone, every point now feels like gold.
Softfootball understands that this Tottenham side is no longer just fighting to survive they are beginning to play with identity, intensity, and purpose. The pressing numbers, energy off the ball, and attacking transitions all point to a team slowly adapting to De Zerbi’s philosophy, even if results haven’t always been perfect.
Tottenham has taken to their x handle to post clips of their training ahead of the next game with Leeds.
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Heading into this clash against Leeds United, Tottenham have a huge opportunity to strengthen their survival hopes. Leeds, on the other hand, are in a relatively safer position and could even secure safety depending on other results. However, they arrive in strong form, unbeaten in multiple games, which makes this far from an easy fixture for Spurs.
Team news
Key players like Dominic Solanke are expected to miss out, while long term absentees such as Cristian Romero and Dejan Kulusevski are still unavailable. There is some positive news though, as Rodrigo Bentancur and Richarlison are expected to be fit despite recent scares. For Leeds, the big blow is the absence of Noah Okafor, whose recent goal-scoring form has been crucial.
Possible lineups
Possible Tottenham lineup: Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Palhinha; Kolo Muani, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison
Possible Leeds lineup: Darlow; Bijol, Struijk, Rodon; Bogle, Stach, Tanaka, Ampadu, Justin; Nmecha, Calvert-Lewin
How to watch
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| SuperSport | TV (Cable) | Nigeria & Africa | Subscribe via DStv or GOtv packages |
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| Sky Sports | TV / Streaming | UK | Available via Sky subscription or NOW TV |
| Peacock | Streaming | USA | Requires paid subscription |
Match prediction
Softfootball predict Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leeds United
Looking at how both teams are performing, this feels like a tight and competitive game. Leeds are organised and difficult to break down, but Tottenham’s urgency and attacking intent might just give them the edge. With survival on the line and momentum slowly building, Spurs could find a way to grind out another crucial result.
