On paper this fixture should secure three points for Spurs. Tottenham's declared goal to secure fourth place seems closer than ever since their rivals Liverpool were humbled by Wigan on Monday. Luka Modric has already stated that a successful season for them would be to win the FA Cup and claim fourth spot in the Premier League.
Modric reached the top of his form with a fantastic goal against Everton two weeks ago after he had returned from the broken leg that he suffered back in August of this season.
Blackburn have an awful away record, especially against sides near the top of the table, while Spurs have only conceded one goal at home in their last six matches.
Redknapp has a selection headache as he must decide which two of his three in-form strikers (Pavlyuchenko, Modric, Crouch) will start the game.
What: Barclays Premier League
Who: Tottenham vs Blackburn
Where: White Hart Lane
When: Saturday, 13 March 2010
Kick-off: 12:45 GMT
Team news
Tottenham's injury list includes Cudicini (broken wrists), King (thigh) Jermaine Jenas, Tom Huddlestone (ankle), David Bentley, and Aaron Lennon (groin). It has also been confirmed that Jonathan Woodgate is out of the season after undergoing groin surgery in Australia.
Blackburn's injury list includes injured Grella (calf), Jacobson (thigh), Nelsen (knee). David Dunn (calf) scored the winner in a reserve clash with Hull and will return to the starting XI. Brett Emerton, Franco Di Santo, Junior Hoilett and Yildiray Basturk also played in midweek and could join their team mate David Dunn.
Match facts
Out of the 105 league meeting between the sides, Tottenham have won 45 to Blackburn's 36 with 23 draws. There have been six red cards in the last nine Premier League meetings in this fixture, including one in each game last season. In December, Spurs scored with both of their shots on target, while Blackburn had seven efforts on goal yet failed to score.
Tottenham have conceded just one goal in their last six league matches at White Hart Lane. Only one team (Manchester United) has managed to score more than once against Spurs at White Hart Lane in their last 31 home games. Roman Pavlyuchenko and Jermain Defoe have scored 11 out of Tottenham's last 14 goals in all competitions.
Blackburn have won only one of their last 19 away matches in the league. Rovers have been involved in five scoreless draws this season, more than any other team.
Most recent meeting
Blackburn 0-2 Tottenham (19 December 2009)
Tottenham scorer: Crouch 45, 83
Recommended bets
Sam Allardyce's team have won just one of their 14 league away games this season. Since Blackburn's main problem away from home has been finding the back of the net, backing less than 2.5 goals at odds of 2 or above looks like a good value bet.
Another good bet for this match might be Tottenham to beat the Asian handicap (-1.50) available at odds above 2.30.
Luka Modric to be first goalscorer at odds of 10.0 also looks like an interesting bet.
You can also consider backing a 2-0 correct score available at odds of 5/1 on Bet 365 or Tottenham Hotspurs to win to Nil at odds of 2.25, available on Paddy Power.
CATEGORY: Betting
TAGS football Tottenham Hotspurs Blackburn Rovers Premier League Pavlyuchenko Modric Crouch
