Huddersfield vs Tottenham – Saturday 30th September 2017 – 12:30 - Sky Sports 1

Huddersfield are 7/1 with Steve Mounie at 9/1 to score first.

Huddersfield face Tottenham at the John Smith's Stadium on Saturday lunchtime, in a packed round of Premier league matches.

The Terriers come into this match on the back of second successive draw, this time a goalless draw at Turf Moor.

Huddersfield were second best in terms of possession, with Burnley enjoying 52% of the ball at home.

But it was the visitors who made the most of their possession, with nine total shots on the Burnley goal.

They also converted two of those shots on target, twice as many as their hosts Burnley.

For Huddersfield, it is a solid away performance but one that Wagner will feel they could have got much more from.

 

Excellent Start

Huddersfield have been one of the most impressive sides in the Premier League this season, they currently sit eighth in the table.

David Wagner has been a revelation this season, with the Germans infectious management style working emphatically.

They have lost just one game this season, winning two and drawing their other two matches.

They face a Tottenham side who are in imperious form, with Harry Kane enjoying an incredible run of goals.

 

Terriers Underdogs

David Wagner's side come into this match as underdogs, despite enjoying home advantage.

This will be a tough match for Huddersfield, with Tottenham in excellent form and looking to keep pace with the Manchester clubs.

Huddersfield will be looking for their 15th win in 35 matches against Tottenham.

Unbeaten Six

Tottenham come into this match in excellent form, winning their last match against Apoel Nicosa 3-0 in midweek.

Harry Kane has continued his stellar form, with the England international bringing his goalscoring form into Europe's Premier competition.

The striker scored goals in the 39th, 62nd and 67th minute to give Spurs a commanding 3-0 lead.

That was Kane's fifth goal in two matches, with the striker's August drought a distant memory now.

In truth it was a lucky win for Spurs, with Tottenham registering just three shots on target all game.

Fourth Place

Tottenham come into this match in fourth place in the Premier League, with the North London club registering 11 points.

They have suffered just one defeat, with Chelsea beating them 2-1 at Wembley, but that was some time ago now.

Along with their excellent Champions League form Pochettino's side will be full of confidence.

They face a Huddersfield side who have been one of the surprise packages of this campaign.

 

Spurs Favourites

Tottenham come into this match as favourites, with their pedigree informing the bookies.

Mauricio Pochettino will be looking for three wins in a week, with wins against West Ham and Apoel already secured.

Spurs will be looking to secure a first win over Huddersfield in 46 years this weekend.

Tottenham are 2/5 with Harry Kane at 2/1 to open the scoring.

 

Betting Tips

Tip 1 – Kane to score first @ 2/1

Tip 2 – Tottenham to win 3-2 @ 28/1

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