Spurs seemed to put their slow start to the season behind in their demolition of an abject looking Liverpool last Sunday, and they will head to Wigan full of confidence this week.
It was only two years ago that Spurs inflicted a club record 9-1 defeat on Wigan in a contest at White Hart Lane, but Wigan fought back last season in the matches between the two clubs – winning 1-0 against Spurs at White Hart Lane and not conceding a goal against the North London club in 180 minutes of football. However, 5/6 seems a fair price about Tottenham claiming all three points this afternoon given the impressive additions to the Spurs squad before the transfer window. Scott Parker and Emmanuel Adebayor provide the strength and finishing prowess respectively that perfectly compliment both Luka Modric and Jermaine Defoe, and their impact was clear for all to see last weekend. Even with Roman Pavlyuchenko and Niko Kranjcar missing for Spurs, their strength in depth going forward should make goals certain.
As for Wigan, the absence of Hugo Rodallega will make life especially hard for Roberto Martinez’s men. Wigan have hardly been prolific goalscorers this season, finding the net more than once only in a 2-0 home win against QPR. They come into this match on the back of three straight defeats against Everton (League), Crystal Palace (Carling Cup) and Manchester City (League) – although they are yet to lose at home in the league after that win against QPR and a 1-1 draw with Norwich.
Spurs, meanwhile, have shown that they have metal when it comes to playing on the road. The 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford was probably a fairer reflection of United’s greatness than Spurs’ shortcomings, while they destroyed Hearts 5-0 in a hostile Europa League environment and were impressive 2-0 winners at Wolves in their last away Premiership game.
In terms of a goals bet, Spurs are 3/4 in terms of going over 2.5 goals in Premiership games this year, while Wigan are 2/5. That may suggest that there is nothing too exciting about the 10/11 overs bet available at Boylesports, but with Spurs’ prevalent attacking options and Jermaine Defoe’s fantastic 10-goal record against Wigan, it is high enough to draw real interest.
Suggestions:
Spurs win 1pt @ 5/6 (various)
Over 2.5 goals 1pt @ 10/11 (Boylesports and Totesport)
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