Tottenham Clash With Everton: Bold Predictions, Key Battles, and Expected Lineups Revealed

Having failed to secure safety on Tuesday night, Tottenham Hotspur still require at least a point to preserve their Premier League status, with the relegation battle set to be resolved on the final day of the season.

Roberto De Zerbi endured his second loss as Spurs manager on the very night their fiercest rivals were crowned champions. It was an agonizing Tuesday, and the build-up to Sunday's crucial fixture has been even harder to bear.

While a point doesn't mathematically guarantee their survival, West Ham United would need to defeat Leeds United by 12 goals to leapfrog the Lilywhites. There's 'Spursy' and then there's that.

Tottenham's dreadful home record has left supporters fearing the worst, even as Everton have struggled badly in the closing stages of the season. The Toffees looked set to secure a European spot two months ago, but six games without a victory has left them languishing in 12th place.

Last week, they wrapped up their inaugural season at the Hill Dickinson Stadium with a 3–1 loss to Sunderland that turned ugly late on. They're closing out a promising campaign on a sour note, yet they have the opportunity to help send one of the Premier League's so-called elite clubs down to the second tier on Sunday.

Tottenham vs. Everton Score Prediction

Spurs Survive

Everton know exactly what Tottenham are going through. The Toffees have escaped relegation by the narrowest of margins on two separate occasions in recent years, including on the final day of the 2022–23 season. Abdoulaye Doucouré's spectacular goal at Goodison Park against Bournemouth kept them in the top flight when victory was essential.

Spurs don't need a win on Sunday. They can even lose and still remain in the Premier League. It's the probability of survival that weighs most heavily on supporters, with doom-laden thoughts taking over.

De Zerbi has stated that Sunday's match carries more significance than last season's Europa League final, and the Italian has a point. The consequences of relegation are devastating, humiliating, and potentially far-reaching. Everyone connected with N17 simply wants this ordeal to come to an end.

Prediction: Tottenham 2–1 Everton

Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Everton

De Zerbi is naturally restricted in how many changes he can make, but some adjustments from the side beaten at Stamford Bridge seem inevitable.

James Maddison is unlikely to start or complete 90 minutes, but De Zerbi could turn to Djed Spence, a surprise addition to England's World Cup squad, on the right side in place of the out-of-form Randal Kolo Muani.

Yves Bissouma has seen limited action this season, but his composure and drive in possession could prove vital on the final day. The Mali international is a candidate to line up alongside Rodrigo Bentancur in Tottenham's midfield, with De Zerbi expected to keep his trust in Conor Gallagher.

The injury list remains extensive and includes several key players. Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Xavi Simons, Wilson Odobert, Dejan Kulusevski, and Ben Davies will all be unavailable for the hosts on the final day. Dominic Solanke, currently managing a hamstring problem, may still be in contention to feature.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Everton (4-2-3-1): Kinsky; Porro, Danso, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bentancur, Bissouma; Spence, Gallagher, Tel; Richarlison.

Everton Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham

Everton manager Moyes has described midfielder Idrissa Gueye's availability as a "50/50" call for Sunday, after the player missed the last three matches through injury. Tim Iroegbunam has stepped into the role alongside James Garner, who will have been disappointed to miss out on Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad selection.

Moyes attributed Garner's exclusion to Everton's poor run of form in the latter stages of the season.

The visitors remain without Jack Grealish and Jarrad Branthwaite, who might have earned a call-up from Tuchel had he stayed fit throughout the campaign. The English centre-back's reputation has faded somewhat over the past year and a half.

In attack, Thierno Barry is expected to be preferred over Beto, while Merlin Röhl has established himself on the right flank.

Everton predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Pickford; O'Brien, Tarkowski, Keane, Mykolenko; Garner, Iroegbunam; Röhl, Dewsbury-Hall, Ndiaye; Barry.

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