Tottenham Hotspur are in the premier league leading position that they can take when they host Bournemouth to North London on Saturday afternoon.
Thomas Frank planned a stunning 2- 0 victory at Manchester City last weekend, a second consecutive clean sheet to start the season, and Bournemouth is still recovering after defeat in the EFL Cup to Brentford midweek.
Match Preview
Death, taxes and Tottenham winning at the Etihad. Spurs astonished a lot of people with another statement performance against Manchester City led by Pep Guardiola where Brennan Johnson scored some goals with his pace and James Trafford made a rather expensive mistake, which allowed Johnson and Joao Palhinha to make their goals. The men of Thomas Frank then began the defence in good earnest to not allow Erling Haaland and City close, and their early-season qualifications.
Having moved to just behind Arsenal on goal difference, Spurs can take the lead in the Premier League with even a draw against Bournemouth however the home fans are expecting no less than three points considering the flying start by Frank. Another positive outcome of a win by Spurs would be three consecutive victories to begin the campaign only the fourth time in their history of playing in the Premier League.
In Bournemouth, inconsistency has already characterised their opening weeks. They were to lose in chaotic 4-2 fashion at Liverpool but the momentum was stalled in midweek when they were beaten out of the EFL Cup by Brentford. Nevertheless, the Cherries can look to the fact they are undefeated in their recent six away league trips to the capital and they picked four points off Spurs in their last season, including an enthralling 2-2 draw on this ground.
Team News
Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs are still confronted with a number of injury issues. James Maddison (ACL), Radu Dragushin (ACL) and Dejan Kulusevski (knee) are permanent absentees, and Yves Bissouma is not likely to appear in the list of fitness and transfer uncertainties. Doubtful are Destiny Udogie (knee), Manor Solomon (calf) and Kota Takai (foot).
Even with the losses, Frank ought to deploy the same XI as in the win over City with Richarlison and Brennan Johnson leading the line alongside Mohammed Kudus.
Possible XI (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Palhinha, Bentancur, Sarr; Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus.
AFC Bournemouth
Julian Araujo is suspended one match after being red-carded during a loss at the EFL Cup to Brentford. Adam Smith will be deputised and Lewis Cook (knee) and Enes Ünal (knee) are all expected to be out of action until after the international break.
Manager Andoni Iraola should bring back his starting front four with Marcus Tavernier, Antoine Semenyo, David Brooks and Evanilson providing firepower at the front.
Possible XI (4-1-4-1): Petrovic; Smith, Senesi, Diakité, Truffert; Adams; Brooks, Scott, Tavernier, Semenyo; Evanilson.
Head-to-Head Record
The recent history between these two sides has been competitive:
- Mar 2025: Tottenham 2-2 Bournemouth
- Dec 2024: Bournemouth 1-0 Tottenham
- Dec 2023: Tottenham 3-1 Bournemouth
- Aug 2023: Bournemouth 0-2 Tottenham
- Apr 2023: Tottenham 2-3 Bournemouth
With two wins apiece and one draw in the last five meetings, Bournemouth have shown they can frustrate Spurs.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
Richarlison vs Marcos Senesi -Spurs Brazilian forward is not in bad shape, but Senesi and his defensive positioning might become the key.
Mohammed Kudus vs Tyler Adams - The ingenuity and flair of Kudus will be put to the test by the never ending work rate of Adams in the middle of the field.
Antoine Semenyo (Bournemouth) -His speed and strength have continued to be the greatest asset that Bournemouth has in countering the high defense line of Spurs.
Guglielmo Vicario (Tottenham) – The Italian goalkeeper has begun the season with three straight clean sheets, and will seek to continue that streak.
Form Guide
Tottenham Hotspur (Last 2 PL matches):
- Win 2-0 vs Manchester City (A)
- Win 3-0 vs Burnley (H)
AFC Bournemouth (Last 2 PL matches):
- Win 1-0 vs Wolves (H)
- Loss 2-4 vs Liverpool (A)
Prediction & Betting Tips
Tottenham are on the momentum, have the fire power and home advantage. Bournemouth are strong and tend to net on their journeys, yet the intensity and depth of Spurs ought to be decisive.
Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 3-1 Bournemouth
Betting Tips:
- ✅ Tottenham to win
- ✅ Both teams to score
- ✅ Richarlison to score anytime
- ✅ Over 2.5 goals
Match Details
- Fixture: Tottenham Hotspur vs AFC Bournemouth
- Date: Saturday, 30 August 2025
- Kick-off: 15:00 BST
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
