West Bromwich vs Tottenham Hotspur - English Premier League

West Bromwich vs Tottenham Hotspur
English Premier League, Round 13
Date : 26.November 2011
Stadium : The Hawthorns - West Bromwich

On Saturday, 26th November at 16:00 (CET), West Bromwich Albion will host Tottenham Hotspur at the Hawthorns for Round 13 of the English Premier League. The home side will look to stutter Tottenham's long strides toward another top four finish.

Roy Hodgson's West Brom has looked better in recent weeks, winning three of their last five and only losing twice in the last seven. Last weekend, the Baggies took all three points from Bolton Wanderers with goals from Jerome Thomas and newly-returned Shane Long. Long is an excellent addition to the attack and will hope to add to his tally after missing out in the early weeks due to injury. West Brom will likely find Tottenham a handful as they lost to both Arsenal and Liverpool in the past weeks. Peter Odemwingie and Graham Dorrans are not expected on the squad list.

If Tottenham's impressive form continues through the end of the year, Harry Redknapp will like his chances at finishing in Champions League positions and could even have a chance at challenging for the title. The addition of Emmanuel Adebayor has given Spurs the extra element up front to play off and the Ivorian has commented on making his loan move permanent. Tottenham have not lost in the last 9 (winning 8 of those) and with a game in hand occupy 3rd place in the Premier League table. Danny Rose, Niko Kranjcar and Tom Huddlestone appear on the team's injury list.

HEAD to HEAD
Last Meeting : 23.04.2011, Tottenham - West Brom 2:2
Wins West Brom : 40
Wins Tottenham : 39
Draws : 23

RECENT PERFORMANCE
West Brom - W/L/L/W/W
Tottenham - W/W/W/W/D

POSSIBLE LINE-UP
West Brom : Foster - Olsson, Shorey, McAuley, Reid, Thomas, Morrison, Mulumbu, Gera, Brunt, Long.
Tottenham : Friedel - Kaboul, King, Assou-Ekotto, Bale, Van der Vaart, Parker, Lennon, Modric, Adebayor, Defoe.

BETTING TIP / PREDICTION
West Brom have put together some good results, but the recent losses to Liverpool (0-2) and Arsenal (3-0) are a telling statistic of their capabilities. Tottenham have been in blistering form and should take all three points in this one.
Tip : Tottenham to Win (1x2)