Southampton vs Tottenham prediction: How will Premier League fixture play out?
Spurs are looking to resume their top-four chase after slipping to a draw against Norwich last time out
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Your support makes all the difference.Southampton are looking to cause another upset as Tottenham Hotspur travel to St Mary's on New Year's Day.
Ralph Hasenhuttl's side have been in resurgent form after a drab start to the season left them firmly in a relegation battle.
Back-to-back wins against Aston Villa and Chelsea dragged the Saints out of the bottom three and, after a draw against Crystal Palace, the Saints are four points clear of the drop zone.
Jose Mourinho's side slipped to a 2-2 draw against Norwich last time out. However, they are still in close pursuit of the Champions League places, just four points behind fourth-placed Chelsea.
Here is everything you need to know:
When is it?
The match kicks off at 3pm on 1 January at St Mary's.
How can I watch it?
The match will be broadcast live on BT Sport 1 and BT Sport Ultimate, with coverage beginning at 2:45pm.
Prediction
Southampton are riding a wave of momentum and will be confident of causing another upset after defeating Chelsea, however, Tottenham should eventually show their superior quality in a close-fought contest.
Southampton 1-2 Tottenham
Predicted line-ups
Southampton: McCarthy; Cedric, Stephens, Bednarek, Bertrand; Armstrong, Ward-Prowse, Hojbjerg, Redmond; Adams, Ings
Spurs: Gazzaniga; Sanchez, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Aurier, Sissoko, Dier, Lucas; Lamela, Dele Alli; Kane
Team news
Southampton are waiting on the fitness of Shane Long and Yan Valery who are both close to returning from injury. Danny Ings is expected to return to the starting line-up, despite being left out last week.
Jose Mourinho will have a number of decisions to make in midfield with Erik Lamela, Giovani Lo Celso, Tanguy Ndombele and Eric Dier all vying for positions as Moussa Sissoko and Harry Winks return from suspension. Hugo Lloris, Danny Rose and Ben Davies are all unavailable.
Odds
Southampton - 9/4
Draw - 23/10
Tottenham - 11/10
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