Tottenham Hotspur vs Leeds United Prediction: Premier League Preview, Team News & Expected Lineups

English Premier League  -  Tottenham Hotspur VS Leeds United
Match Time:12-05-2026 03:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
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Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United meet in a massive Premier League relegation battle at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with both clubs still fighting to secure their top-flight survival. Spurs enter the match sitting just above the relegation zone, while Leeds are close to mathematically guaranteeing safety after a strong recent run of results.

Team Analysis:
Tottenham head into this crucial clash with renewed confidence under Roberto De Zerbi. Spurs have collected back-to-back league victories against Wolves and Aston Villa, climbing out of the bottom three and putting their survival hopes back in their own hands. De Zerbi’s high-pressing system has already transformed Tottenham’s intensity levels, with Spurs currently leading the Premier League in final-third possession recoveries since his arrival. Despite their poor overall home record this season, momentum has clearly shifted in North London.

Leeds United, meanwhile, arrive in a far more comfortable position after an impressive unbeaten run in the league. Daniel Farke’s side have collected 10 points from their last four Premier League matches and are now seven points clear of the relegation zone. Leeds have looked particularly resilient away from home, avoiding defeat in each of their last six league road games. However, their tendency to draw matches away from Elland Road continues to prevent them from fully pulling away from danger.

Player Situation:
Tottenham are still dealing with several major injury absences. Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, Dejan Kulusevski, Xavi Simons and Guglielmo Vicario all remain unavailable, though Richarlison and Rodrigo Bentancur are expected to recover in time after injury scares against Aston Villa. James Maddison could also make his long-awaited return from injury off the bench after appearing among the substitutes in recent weeks. Richarlison is expected to lead the line once again after reaching double figures in league goals this season.

Leeds have suffered a major setback with in-form forward Noah Okafor ruled out due to a calf injury. The Swiss attacker had produced seven goal involvements in his last seven Premier League appearances and was one of Leeds’ most dangerous attacking threats. Lukas Nmecha is expected to replace him alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin in attack, while Pascal Struijk faces a late fitness test ahead of kickoff.

Result Prediction:
With both teams under pressure for different reasons, this should be an intense and physical contest. Leeds’ recent consistency makes them dangerous opponents, but Okafor’s absence could significantly weaken their attacking threat. Tottenham, meanwhile, appear revitalized under De Zerbi and may have enough momentum and attacking energy to secure another huge victory in the survival race.

Prediction: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Leeds United