Wolverhampton vs Tottenham Hotspur Predictions

• Tottenham have won three of their last four league games
• The visitors have won nine of 12 clashes with bottom-half teams
• Wolves have lost all five meetings with the top four to nil
• Harry Kane has scored a league-high seven opening goals this season

Stellini overlooked as Spurs push on

It’s hard to believe that taking charge of a single game – which ended in a 4-1 defeat – could ever justify a manager of the month nomination. However, that’s the odd situation Antonio Conte is in, having been nominated for the award for February despite only appearing on the touchline for a thumping at Leicester.

Conte’s assistant Cristian Stellini stood in for the rest of Spurs’ February fixtures and he led them to wins over Manchester City, West Ham and Chelsea. That run under Stellini has led Spurs back into the Champions League spots, with Spurs able to open up a four-point lead over Newcastle last weekend.

It’s hasn’t been perfect for Conte’s stand-in, as he oversaw Wednesday’s 1-0 loss to Sheffield United in the FA Cup. Spurs look set for another season without silverware, so a top-four finish has to be their aim in the run-in. Can Stellini – and Conte from afar – lead Tottenham to another three points this weekend?

Wolves in a slump

The hosts were able to push themselves to 15th thanks to a couple of victories last month, but they approach this encounter with Tottenham having failed to win in their last three games. Wolves have lost at home to Bournemouth and away to Liverpool in that run, with Julen Lopetegui’s side having issues in front of goal once more.

Things could get worse for the hosts this weekend, as Wolves haven’t won any of their last six home league games against Tottenham, losing four. They have also struggled against the league’s top sides so far this season, having lost all five encounters with the current top four. Each of those defeats have seen Wolves fail to score and another blank could be on the cards for them this weekend.

Another win for Stellini

While Wolves have been struggling against top sides, Spurs have made it a habit to take out weaker opposition this term. They may have slipped up to Championship opposition in the cup, but the visitors have won nine of their 12 clashes with sides in the bottom half so far this term.

Meanwhile, Spurs’ away record against sides below them has seen them claim five wins from 10 outings and this looks like a great chance for Stellini to pick up another victory. Wolves have already lost at home to Arsenal and both Manchester clubs, so back Spurs to edge them out. Given the hosts’ issues in front of goal I’m going for an away win, with a 2-0 victory my correct score prediction.

Harry Kane has scored the opening goal in seven different Premier League games this season, more than any other player. Kane comes into this clash having found the net five times against Wolves in his career, while he’s scored in three of his last five league appearances. While the hosts could prove tough to break down, Kane’s record suggests he can make the difference here. He’s my anytime scorer pick, while he’s a good option to score first.

Build better bets with our free betting tips, predictions and accumulators, every day.