Tottenham vs Southampton Preview
- Spurs to win
- Son to score
Tottenham return to home soil under growing pressure after back-to-back defeats in London derbies against Fulham (2-0) and Chelsea (1-0) left their European qualification hopes in tatters and raised serious questions over the future of Ange Postecoglou.
With reports suggesting his position may be under review, and with a crucial Europa League quarter-final against Eintracht Frankfurt looming, Spurs must find momentum — and fast.
They host rock-bottom Southampton, who have shown minor signs of defensive improvement but remain all but mathematically doomed for relegation.
For Tottenham, this fixture represents both an opportunity and a potential banana skin, especially after recent home defeats to Ipswich and Leicester — two other relegation-threatened sides.
Tottenham: Pressure Mounting on Postecoglou
After a promising start under Postecoglou, Spurs’ season has unravelled. Consecutive defeats have seen them drift closer to the bottom half, and another slip-up against the league’s bottom side could severely damage the manager’s standing ahead of a defining run in both league and European competition.
Recent history suggests Southampton are ideal opposition. Spurs beat the Saints 5-0 in the reverse fixture and have claimed four wins from the last seven league H2Hs (D2, L1).
Additionally, they’ve scored in 15 consecutive Premier League home games against Southampton, winning 12 of those encounters (L3).
Yet inconsistency at home has haunted Spurs this season, particularly against struggling sides. Losses to both Ipswich and Leicester at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium illustrate that nothing can be taken for granted.
Southampton: Battling to Avoid the Record Books
Southampton head into this clash rooted to the bottom and 19 points from safety, with relegation almost a certainty. However, there’s still something to play for — avoiding the worst Premier League season in history, currently held by Derby County’s 11-point campaign in 2007/08.
A spirited 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace last time out showed some defensive improvement, and manager Ivan Jurić will hope to build on that as his side chase pride and minor milestones.
They’ve shown more resistance since a pair of 4-0 defeats in February, but scoring remains a major issue, especially with Paul Onuachu, scorer of three of their last five league goals, a doubt through injury.
Head-to-Head & Key Stats
- Tottenham are unbeaten in 6 of their last 7 Premier League H2Hs vs Southampton (W4, D2)
- Spurs have scored in each of their last 15 home league games vs Southampton, winning 12
- Southampton have earned just 10 points all season, with Derby’s 11-point record in sight
- Spurs have lost two home games this season against other bottom-three sides
- Son Heung-min has 18 direct goal contributions (G11, A7) vs Southampton — one shy of the Premier League record for most against a single opponent (Salah, 19 vs Man United)
Players to Watch
Son Heung-min (Tottenham)
Son has a phenomenal record against Southampton, with 11 goals and 7 assists in league meetings.
One more contribution would see him equal Mohamed Salah’s record for most Premier League goal involvements against a single club (19). With Postecoglou under pressure, Son is likely to take on a central role again.
Cameron Archer (Southampton)
If Paul Onuachu misses out, Archer is likely to lead the line. He has five goals in all competitions this season, four of which have come after half-time, and will be hoping to exploit any defensive lapses if Spurs get nervy or over-commit.
Prediction: Tottenham to Steady the Ship
Despite recent form and the mounting pressure, Spurs should see this as a must-win fixture, and history strongly supports them. While Southampton are showing signs of fight, they remain short of quality, especially if Onuachu is unavailable.
Tottenham’s firepower — led by Son — and their dominant home record in this fixture make them favourites to return to winning ways, even if the performance remains short of convincing.
Predicted Score: Tottenham 2-0 Southampton
Tottenham bounce back and restore some confidence ahead of their Europa League clash, while Southampton inch closer to a historically poor finish.
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