Tottenham vs Bournemouth: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur host European hopefuls Bournemouth in the Premier League on Sunday after they fell flat in Alkmaar on Thursday night.

Spurs had eight days to prepare for the first of two hugely significant games against Dutch side AZ, but they barely got out of first gear in the opening leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie and were fortunate to only lose 1-0.

Given that they're out of both domestic cups and poised for a bottom half Premier League finish, Ange Postecoglou's future hinges on Spurs' progression in Europe. They have plenty of work to do in the second leg next week.

Bournemouth are hoping to enjoy their first taste of European football next season, and they're currently well placed to make a strong push. Their form has wavered as of late after an excellent January, but they currently sit seventh in the Premier League having progressed into the FA Cup quarter-finals last week. The race for Europe is bound to be fierce during the final ten games of the season, but the division's improved coefficient means the top seven are likely to get a slice of the continental pie in 2025/26.

Residing in 13th, Spurs are ten points worse off than Sunday's visitors, who also beat them 1-0 in the reverse fixture at the start of December.

Here is 90min's guide to the fixture.

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Tottenham team news

Dominic Solanke suffered a back injury on Thursday / Rene Nijhuis/MB Media/GettyImages

Dominic Solanke made his comeback from a six-week injury layoff on Thursday but subsequently injured his lower back in a collision with the AZ goalkeeper and was forced off. The early signs suggest he won't play against his former club.

Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven travelled with the squad to Alkmaar but didn't take to the field. The pair might be considered on Sunday, but starts seem unlikely. Ben Davies and Radu Dragusin are also out.

Richarlison is edging closer to a return, while Dejan Kulusevski is out until after the international break with a foot injury.

Tottenham predicted lineup vs Bournemouth (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Bentancur, Sarr, Maddison; Odobert, Tel, Son.

Bournemouth team news

Evanilson celebrated his return to the starting XI with a goal last weekend / Ryan Pierse/GettyImages

Evanilson was back among the goals after returning to Bournemouth's starting lineup last week against Wolves. Dango Ouattara performed admirably in the striker's absence, but Solanke's replacement should get the nod on Sunday.

Enes Unal is out for the long haul after tearing his ACL, and the Cherries are once again without the suspended Illia Zabarnyi. With Marcos Senesi not yet ready to return, Lewis Cook will continue in defence.

Adam Smith remains a doubt.

Bournemouth predicted lineup vs Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Kepa; Cook, Hill, Huijsen, Kerkez; Adams, Christie; Tavernier, Kluivert, Semenyo; Evanilson.

Spurs' momentum was ground to a halt by Manchester City last time out in the Premier League, and their lifeless display in midweek doesn't exactly stand them in good stead for Sunday's game.

Bournemouth are supreme pressers, and they will have joy against a Spurs build-up which looks more confused with each passing game. The hosts must be direct on Sunday.

The Cherries have hit a few stumbling blocks in recent weeks and they may well fade down the stretch given Andoni Iraoloa's demanding principles. They'll have enough on Sunday to trouble Spurs, that's for sure, but expect the contest to be rather chaotic and devoid of control. It could go either way, so an entertaining score draw should keep everyone content.