Portsmouth vs Tottenham - Football - England - Premier League - Tip Preview

What a game we have in prospect here with so many side issues for everybody connected to get stuck into & we are expecting a good game & cracking atmosphere for this one.

The Portsmouth fans will be geared up to welcome their side back after they achieved their first win & points of the season at Wolves & the added factor of former Manager Harry Redknapp along with former players Jermaine Defoe, Peter Crouch & Nico Krankjar certainly will add some spice to the event.

The statistics of 1 win & 7 defeats is clearly a depressing one for all connected to Portsmouth & they already know that their season is going to be about attempting to win a hard fight against relegation.

The fact they have a clear target will help & the confidence gained from their last winning performance should mean the Portsmouth squad turn up for this game committed & positive about getting a good result again.

Home form is going to be absolutely key to Portsmouth's survival bid & Paul Hart will make it clear to the squad that they have to win their home games & we are expecting a very positive display from Portsmouth here.

Tottenham come into this game having had a fantastic start to their season with 3rd place secured after their first 8 games with their only defeats coming against Manchester United & Chelsea.

Tottenham have been playing fantastically positive, attacking football but have also had a more solid, balanced look to their team set-up and that has been the difference this season for them.

Jermaine Defoe, Aaron Lennon, Wilson Palacios, Tom Huddlestone & Robbie Keane have so far excelled this season & their extra quality has really inspired their team mates to play the positive, winning football that Harry Redknapp & the Tottenham fans want to see.

Tottenham will go into this game confident of being able to score goals & they will see this as a very good opportunity to get another win with their attacking pace likely to be a major asset here.

Jermaine Defoe, Peter Crouch & Niko Krancjar will all be keen to excel against their former club & don't be surprised to see those 3 either scoring or being involved in any goals that are scored.

We really do like the look of this game because a great atmosphere seems guaranteed & with both teams committed to playing positive football it should be a good, open game which we feel will give Tottenham the chance to express themselves & they look a good solid bet to show their extra attacking quality & get the away win.