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8th place Birmingham City welcome 4th place Tottenham in what looks certain to be a close, competitive match.
Birmingham City have a fantastic home record so far with 5 wins & 4 draws from their 11 home matches & they have the best home defensive record in the Premier League with only 6 goals conceded in their previous 11 home league matches.

That defensive organisation, strength & solidity has been the key to the success of Alex McCleish’s side & indeed did enable them to go on an a fantastic 15 match unbeaten run but their 3-0 defeat at Chelsea has brough that run to an end.

The key to this match for Birmingham City will be how they respond to that & we expect Alex McCleish’s side to attempt to show their usual organisation, team commitment & determination but whether they have enough in attack to win the game has to be questioned.

Tottenham have one clear aim for the rest of the season & that is to achieve 4th place & Champions League football for next season & as things stand they are in prime position to do just that.

Tottenham currently sit 4th in the Premier League with a 3 point lead over 5th place Liverpool & this match is another opportunity to consolidate that position.

Harry Redknapp will know that Birmingham City will not be easy to break down at home but equally the combination of defensive strength & quality in attack gives Tottenham a great opportunity to be positive in this game & to go for the win.

This is going to be a very competitive contest & indeed it is a tough match to call but on balance Tottenham have more options & quality in attack & they do look a value bet to get an away win here.

Betting Recommendations:

Outright Match Result: Tottenham to win

Correct Score options: Tottenham to win 2-0/2-1

First Goalscorer Each way/Player to score anytime: Defoe/Crouch/Modric

Scorecast options: Defoe/Crouch/Modric score 1st & Tottenham win 2-0/2-1

Double Result: Tottenham Half Time & Full Time