Sutton's predictions: Wolves v Tottenham

TL;DR

Tottenham faces Wolves again after a previous draw, needing a win to boost their chances in the league. Wolves aim to secure their survival by winning three of their last five matches, starting with this crucial game.

Key points

Tottenham drew with Wolves earlier this season.
Wolves need to win three of their last five games.
A win is crucial for Tottenham to maintain league position.

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Tottenham could not beat Wolves at home earlier in the season - they needed a 94th-minute equaliser to avoid defeat in September - but they simply have to beat them this time.

Can Roberto De Zerbi's side win three of their final five games and save themselves from the drop?

Of course they can, but it has to start here. Imagine the psychological damage to the Spurs players and their fans if they don't win this one.

Wolves are officially down now but we have known that will happen for a while.

The pressure is all on Spurs and for them to find a way of winning this game.

If Thomas Frank had stayed in charge and maintained his record of 1.12 points per game, then Spurs would be on 37 points now, in 16th.

Instead, they are in the relegation zone and worrying about how the teams above them are doing as well as trying to pick up points themselves.

From watching them, there is nothing that suggests Tottenham will win this time after failing to win any of their previous 15 league games.

Similarly, they have not kept a clean sheet for 14 league games, so why would they manage one now?

But I am going to go against the grain here. Spurs absolutely must win this game, so I am going to say they will - and also that Wolves won't score.

I know that is a ridiculous prediction, and I don't even really believe it will happen myself, but then nothing about Spurs' season makes sense when you study it.

Sutton's prediction: 0-1

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Q&A

What happened in the previous match between Wolves and Tottenham?

In their earlier match, Tottenham managed to secure a 94th-minute equaliser to avoid defeat against Wolves.

How many games does Wolves need to win to avoid relegation?

Wolves need to win three of their final five games to secure their place in the league and avoid relegation.

What are the implications of Tottenham losing to Wolves?

A loss for Tottenham could cause significant psychological damage to both the players and fans, impacting their morale for the remainder of the season.