Match preview

Tottenham Hotspur (20th, 2 pts) host AFC Bournemouth (17th, 3 pts) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday 26 December, kick-off 15:00.

Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a response, having drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last five league games (scored 2, conceded 8). AFC Bournemouth are in mixed form, having drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 8).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished AFC Bournemouth 3–2 Tottenham Hotspur.

Varless AI expects around 1.2 goals for Spurs and 1.4 for Bournemouth, making Spurs 30% to win, the draw 27% and Bournemouth 43%.