Tottenham Hotspur’s turbulent 2024-25 Premier League season has taken a more promising turn, with back-to-back wins helping to steady the ship after a tough run of form.
The latest victory, a narrow but hard-fought 1-0 triumph over Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, has lifted Spurs to 12th place in the league table, offering a glimmer of hope for a stronger finish to the campaign.
James Maddison’s composed strike just 13 minutes into the match proved to be the difference, as Tottenham secured their third win over United this season across all competitions.
However, while Spurs’ league position has stabilised for now, a recent prediction from Opta’s AI supercomputer suggests that Tottenham’s hopes of breaking into the European places may be slipping away.
According to the latest data, Spurs are most likely to finish 12th, with an 18.1% probability of ending the season right where they currently are. The closest alternatives are 11th and 13th, reinforcing expectations that that Lilwhites will conclude the campaign in the bottom half of the table.
The supercomputer’s forecast was even bleaker for Manchester United, who have now dropped to 15th following their defeat to Spurs. Opta’s analysis indicates that United’s most probable finish is 14th, with only a 19% chance of climbing higher, as the threat of a shocking relegation battle looms larger for the Old Trafford side.
At the top of the table, Liverpool are overwhelming favorites to claim the title, with an 85.8% chance of lifting the trophy.
Despite the AI’s prediction, Tottenham will remain focused on defying the odds. With key players gradually returning from injury and momentum beginning to build, Ange Postecoglou’s side will aim to string together a winning run, climb the table, and finish the season on a high note.
The next test comes against Ipswich Town, offering another opportunity to keep the upward trajectory going.
