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Tottenham come into this match sitting third in the Premier League, having collected 14 points from their opening seven games. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs have enjoyed a positive start in terms of results, even if their performances have sometimes lacked conviction. They remain unbeaten in their last seven matches, though three of their last five have ended in draws. Both teams have found the net in four of Tottenham’s last five games across all competitions, and four of those matches have featured over 2.5 goals.

Statistically, Tottenham’s underlying numbers suggest they are a mid-table side, averaging 1.31 expected goals (xG) for and 1.32 expected goals against (xGA) per game. While it’s still early in the season, these figures raise some questions about whether Spurs can sustain their strong results over the long term especially as the season endures fixture congestion with Champions League, Carabao Cup and FA Cup action...