Leeds vs. Tottenham Betting Tips: King Kane to bag 29th of the season at Elland Road

Leeds head into their final match of the Premier League season knowing that they simply must beat Tottenham and hope other results go their way if they are going to preserve their top-flight status.

Dean Woodward has tackled this match-up, delivering two of his best bets for the crunch clash.

Leeds United currently sit in 19th place, level on points with Leicester City and two points behind Everton. Their survival in the Premier League hinges on winning this match and praying for West Ham to at least draw with Leicester, while also hoping for a victory for Bournemouth against Everton. Although they have consistently found the back of the net in their last 12 games, their inability to keep clean sheets has proven costly at the business end of the season.

Leeds United are facing more injury concerns as they prepare for the crucial match which will determine their survival. Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo suffered injuries in the previous game, and their fitness is uncertain. Rodrigo has returned to training and might be available, while a late decision will be made on Bamford. Tyler Adams, Luis Sinisterra, and Stuart Dallas will miss the game due to injuries, but Junior Firpo's return from suspension provides a boost. 

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Currently in eighth place, one point behind Aston Villa, Tottenham's Europa Conference hopes rely on Villa dropping points. A draw would be sufficient if Aston Villa lose to Brighton & Hove Albion, even a win here would require Aston Villa to not win. However, Tottenham's recent away form has been dismal, not winning in their last nine away matches. Leeds previously took the lead against Tottenham in a high-scoring match, and another goal-filled encounter is expected, with the outcome holding significant implications for both teams' future in the Premier League.

Tottenham Hotspur are also dealing with their own injury issues. Rodrigo Bentancur, who scored two goals against Leeds in their previous encounter, is sidelined due to an ACL injury. Ryan Sessegnon and Hugo Lloris are also unavailable due to thigh and hip injuries. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Cristian Romero are recovering from knocks and might have a chance to feature, while Eric Dier remains absent following groin surgery. Pedro Porro and Ivan Perisic could be recalled, and there may be rotation in the forward line with Richarlison and Dejan Kulusevsk pushing for starts.

There is nobody more important to this Spurs side than captain Harry Kane who just continues to deliver and deliver in this lack-lustre side. He has now scored ten goals in his last eleven games, taking his Premier League tally to a ridiculous twenty-eight goals in thirty-seven appearances, eight shy of Erling Haaland, but also eight goals clear of the chasing pack lead by Ivan Toney on twenty goals.

In a game where they must win if Spurs are to play in a European competition next season, it's hard to not see Harry Kane step up when he is most needed. Odds of 20/21 implies close to a 50% chance of scoring, but given the circumstances and his goal scoring record, visiting a defensively poor Leeds side I think this holds some nice value.

With so much at stake in this game, I have jumped on the goalkeeper booking and win bandwagon.

A game with such significance, the future of Leeds United is at stake, a win is all that can save them from competing in the Championship next season. With Tottenham requiring a win also, they will be pushing until the end. Big Sam will have Robles using every trick in the book to waste time if they are to lead in this game. It’s a long-shot, but these bets can be very lucrative at the business end of the season.

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