Spurs are without a win in five games and have dropped into the bottom half of the Premier League table.
Defeat at St Mary’s against struggling Southampton would turn up the scrutiny on Postecoglou, who faces another manager in Russell Martin who is insisting on sticking to Plan A despite criticism over his approach.
Here’s all you need to know about the game…
Southampton vs Tottenham date, kick-off time and venue
Southampton vs Tottenham is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Sunday December 15, 2024.
The match will take place at St Mary’s Stadium in Southampton.
Where to watch Southampton vs Tottenham
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on TNT Sports 1 with coverage beginning at 6pm GMT.
Live stream: TNT Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Discovery+ app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, with expert analysis from Dan Kilpatrick at the ground.
Free highlights: Match of the Day 2 will show highlights on BBC One from 10:30pm GMT on Sunday night.
Southampton vs Tottenham team news
Southampton XI: McCarthy, Walker-Peters, Harwood-Bellis, Bednarek, Manning, Fernandes, Aribo, Downes, Dibling, Armstrong, Sulemana
Subs: Lumley, Bree, Wood, Sugawara, Lallana, Amo-Ameyaw, Archer, Fraser, Onuachu
Tottenham XI: Forster; Spence, Gray, Dragusin, Udogie; Sarr, Bergvall, Maddison; Kulusevski, Son; Solanke
Subs: Austin, Porro, Dorrington, King, Hardy, Olusesi, Werner, Johnson, Lankshear
Absent: Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven is spending more frustrating time on the sidelines due to injury
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Southampton vs Tottenham prediction
In fairness to the Saints, their performance in the recent home game against Liverpool was proof that they can spring a surprise on any given day. But too often this season they’ve given away cheap goals and lessons don’t seem to be taken on board.
This is arguably the perfect fixture for Spurs to play themselves into some form ahead of the huge Carabao Cup quarter-final meeting with Manchester United next week, as there’s a good chance to fill their boots.
Southampton vs Tottenham head to head (h2h) history and results
Southampton vs Tottenham match odds
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).