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Wolves vs Tottenham

Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, West Midlands22 August 2021 at 14:00
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Referee: S. Attwell

Match Events

Wolves
Tottenham
Kick Off
10′
D. Alli

Penalty

38′Japhet Tanganga
44′Oliver Skipp
Half Time
Raúl Jiménez57′
67′
Lucas MouraG. Lo Celso
João MoutinhoL. Dendoncker
72′
72′
Son Heung-MinH. Kane
R. SaïssFábio Silva
84′
TrincãoR. Aït Nouri
84′
85′Pierre-Emile Højbjerg
90+1′Harry Kane
90+1′
S. BergwijnH. Winks
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal6
9Shots off Goal0
25Total Shots8
10Blocked Shots2
14Shots insidebox7
11Shots outsidebox1
9Fouls7
5Corner Kicks4
2Offsides0
58%Ball Possession42%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves6
470Total passes356
394Passes accurate284
84%Passes %80%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Wolves is 6.83, compared to — for Tottenham. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Wolves's highest-rated starter is José Sá (6.83), while Tottenham's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Wolves deploy 3 defenders rated — on average, against Tottenham's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Wolves field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Tottenham's 3 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Wolves start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 for Tottenham averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 60% for Wolves and —% for Tottenham. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Wolves's starters have collected 2 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Tottenham. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Wolves's starting XI is 32.0 (youngest: José Sá (32), oldest: José Sá (32)), while Tottenham average 33.0 (youngest: Son Heung-Min (33), oldest: Son Heung-Min (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Wolves's starters average 21 league appearances each, versus 0 for Tottenham. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Wolves3-4-34-3-3Tottenham
GKDEFMIDFWD
15Marçal16Coady22Semedo23Kilman28Moutinho27Saïss8Neves9Jiménez37Traoré11Trincão1Lloris6Sánchez3Reguilón25Tanganga7Heung-M.27Moura5Højbjerg20Alli15Dier29Skipp23Bergwijn

Substitutes

Coach: Bruno Lage

Substitutes

Coach: Nuno Espírito Santo

WolvesPosition StrengthTottenham
6.83
Avg Rating
6.83Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
Wolves3-4-3
1GoalkeeperJosé Sá6.8
16DefenderC. Coady
23DefenderM. Kilman
27DefenderR. Saïss
5MidfielderFernando Marçal
22MidfielderNélson Semedo
28MidfielderJoão Moutinho
8MidfielderRúben Neves
9ForwardR. Jiménez
37ForwardAdama Traoré
11ForwardTrincão
Tottenham4-3-3
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
6DefenderD. Sánchez
3DefenderReguilón
25DefenderJ. Tanganga
15DefenderE. Dier
5MidfielderP. Højbjerg
20MidfielderD. Alli
29MidfielderO. Skipp
7ForwardSon Heung-Min
27ForwardLucas Moura
23ForwardS. Bergwijn

Match Summary

Tottenham defeated Wolves 1:0. The match was played in Premier League 2021. Goals were scored by D. Alli 10′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Wolves had 58% possession while Tottenham held 42%. Wolves had 25 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (6 on target) for Tottenham. Wolves made 3 substitutions, Tottenham made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Wolves vs Tottenham Head to Head Results

19 stretnutí
Wolves
7
wins
Drawn
5
Tottenham
7
wins
Total goals
58 · 3.1/match
Both scored
13/19 · 68%
Over 2.5
10/19 · 53%

Recent Form

Wolves

LDLLLD

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Match Prediction

Wolves

10%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Tottenham

45%

Away win

Model advice

Combo Double chance : draw or Tottenham and -2.5 goals

0%Form100%
0%Attack100%
0%Defence100%
50%Head-to-head50%

Injuries & Suspensions

Wolves

  • DoubtfulW. Boly
  • DoubtfulH. Bueno
  • DoubtfulJonny
  • DoubtfulY. Mosquera
  • DoubtfulP. Neto
  • DoubtfulD. Podence

Tottenham

  • DoubtfulC. Carter-Vickers
  • DoubtfulT. Ndombele
  • DoubtfulC. Romero

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Wolves

Away Record: Tottenham

W 544D 297L 418
Over 2.554
Goals scored1938

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026