Two teams who started their 2020-21 season campaign with a loss will be looking to amend their form this weekend. Southampton plays host to side Tottenham this Sunday at the St. Mary’s Stadium with kickoff at 2 pm.
Mourinho received his first defeat through his lustrous career on an opening fixture of the Premier League. The side fell victim to a 1-0 loss to Everton. The lacklustre performance by the side left a bitter taste in the Chosen One’s mouth, who was quick to call out his squad for an ill display.
Tottenham fans are currently on a wave following rumours of the imminent return of Gareth Bale to the club. Bale remains frozen out of the Real Madrid squad after a falling off with Zinedine Zidane. A return to Tottenham might be the spark the Wale’s international needs to revive his fainting career.
Another interesting rumour is with the arrival of Real Madrid’s left-back Reguilon, who has been on loan at Sevilla. Mourinho snatched the left-back from Manchester United, who were on the verge of signing the young sensation but contested over the buyback clause.
The Saints held an impressive 2019-20 campaign that saw the side led an eight-game unbeaten streak post-lockdown. It remains an uphill task for Ralph Hassenhult to replicate the performance after starting with a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.
Southampton vs. Tottenham Head to Head
Both sides have 18 games against each other, with Saints taking home three wins while Tottenham with twelve wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
Southampton 0-2 Brentford
Crystal Palace 1-0 Southampton
Southampton 3-1 Sheffield United
Bournemouth 0-2 Southampton
Southampton 1-1 Brighton
Away
Lokomotiv Plovdiv 1-2 Tottenham
Tottenham 0-1 Everton
Watford 2-1 Tottenham
Tottenham 1-0 Birmingham City
Tottenham 4-1 Reading
Southampton Team News
Nathan Redmond remains a doubt ahead of the clash after picking a knock during their EFL Cup defeat to Brentford. Jannik Vestergaard is pushing for a recall in the defence while Obafemi is pushing to replace Che Adams in the attacking line.
Tottenham Team News
After netting the winning goal in the Europa League, Ndombele is pushing for a recall in the midfield after been frozen from the squad. After an injury-filled season, Erick Lamela will be looking to be integrated into the first team.
Prediction and Odds
Despite a dismal display in the opening fixture, we expect both sides to pick up from the losses this weekend.
Draw
Both Teams to Score
Goals Over 2.5
