Tottenham Hotspur host Bournemouth in the Premier League this weekend, and they will look to continue their outstanding run of form with a victory at home.

They have picked up two wins in two Premier League matches and will look to grind out another positive result here.

On the other hand, the Cherries are coming into this game on the back of two defeats from their last three matches. It will be interesting to see if they can bounce back strongly and upset the odds. They are undoubtedly the underdogs here, and it will be interesting to see if they can get the job done away from home.

The home team has managed to keep a clean sheet in the two Premier League matches they have played so far, and they will look to shut out the opposition once again.

Team news and tactics

Tottenham Hotspur

Radu Drăgușin is a long-term absentee with an injury. Dejan Kulusevski is expected to return at the turn of the year, and James Maddison has a serious knee injury.

Tottenham will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Guglielmo Vicario in goal.

Pedro Porro and Djed Spence are likely to start as full-backs, and they will look to contribute at both ends of the pitch. Cristian Romero will start alongside Micky van de Ven in central defence.

In midfield, Rodrigo Bentancur will add drive and physicality alongside Joao Palhinha. The Portuguese international will add defensive cover to the side. Pape Matar Sarr will start in the advanced midfield role and will look to create opportunities and add more control to the side.

Mohammed Kudus and Brennan Johnson will start on the flanks. They will look to add pace, flair, and unpredictability to the attack.

Richarlison will lead the line for Tottenham.

Tottenham Hotspur (4-2-3-1): Vicario, Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence; Bentancur, Palhinha; Matar Sarr, Kudus, Johnson, Richarlison

Bournemouth

Enes Ünal is sidelined with an injury, and the likes of Lewis Cook and Julián Araujo are suspended.

The visitors will shape up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Djordje Petrovic in goal.

Adam Smith and Adrien Truffert will start on the flanks. They will look to keep things tight defensively and hit Tottenham on the counter. Bafode Diakite will start in central defence alongside Marcos Senesi.

In midfield, Alex Scott will start alongside Tyler Adams. They will look to protect the team defensively and keep things compact in the middle.

Marcus Tavernier will start in the central attacking midfield role and will look to link the midfield with the attack. Antoine Semenyo and David Brooks will start on the flanks, adding goals and creativity from the wide areas.

Evanilson will lead the line for the visitors.

Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Petrovic, Smith, Diakite, Senesi, Truffert; Scott, Adams, Tavernier, Semenyo, Brooks; Evanilson

Key Stats

• Tottenham have scored at least 2 goals in their last 5 home matches against Bournemouth in all competitions.
• 21 goals have been scored in the last six matches between these two teams.
• Bournemouth have conceded 6 goals in their 3 outings this season.
• Tottenham have kept a clean sheet in the last two Premier League matches.

Player to Watch

Richarlison

The Brazilian has been outstanding for Tottenham in the Premier League so far, and he will look to continue his impressive run of form. He will look to create opportunities for his teammates and find the back of the net as well.

He will want to hold down a regular starting spot for Tottenham this season, ahead of Dominic Solanke and needs to continue performing at a high level. Richarlison is the key player to watch out for, and it will be interesting to see if he can help his team pick up their third win in a row.

Prediction

Tottenham 3-1 Bournemouth

Tottenham are undoubtedly the better team and are in impressive form right now. They are full of confidence and should be able to grind out a positive result here. Bournemouth can be quite vulnerable defensively, especially after selling multiple key players. They have struggled at the back in their recent outings, and Tottenham have enough quality to expose their vulnerabilities.