Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough: match preview

Tottenham Hotspur v Middlesbrough: probable starters in bold, contenders in light

Tottenham have stumbled slightly, having previously flexed their muscles in the title race and they will consider this game as one in which to get back on track. Aitor Karanka’s Middlesbrough do not give much away – particularly on their Premier League travels, where only Chelsea and Tottenham have conceded fewer goals. But Mauricio Pochettino’s team have come to look imposing at home and they back themselves to cut loose against anyone. David Hytner

Kick-off Saturday 5.30pm

Venue White Hart Lane

Last season n/a

Live BT Sport 1

Referee Mark Clattenburg

This season G16, Y56, R2, 3.63 cards per game

Odds H 3-10 A 14-1 D 5-1

Tottenham Hotspur

Subs from Vorm, López, Carter-Vickers, Wimmer, Winks, Onomah, Sissoko, Janssen

Doubtful None

Injured Vertonghen (ankle, Mar), Lamela (hip), Nkoudou (knee), Rose (knee), Trippier (all, unknown)

Suspended None

Form WWWWDD

Discipline Y42 R0

Leading scorer Kane 13

Middlesbrough

Subs from Guzan, Espinosa, Ayala, Leadbitter, Downing, Guedioura, Fischer, Bamford, Gestede, Fry

Doubtful Chambers (foot)

Injured Friend (calf, unknown), Ramírez (knee, unknown)

Suspended None

Form LLDDLD

Discipline Y49 R0

Leading scorer Negredo 6