Tottenham hope injured stars can turn around terrible season

Spurs are struggling for goals and points, but returning players could change their betting odds.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 18 September 2026

Tottenham are having a terrible start to the new Premier League season. Roberto De Zerbi has seen his team pick up only two points from four matches. They have not scored a single goal in the league yet. Punters might want to look at their relegation odds, because the team is really struggling.

Injury worries and poor form

Dejan Kulusevski has missed a huge amount of football with a serious knee injury. Manager Roberto De Zerbi says the winger will be like a new signing when he finally returns. However, he will miss the upcoming match against Aston Villa. Bettors should expect his return to shorten odds on Spurs scoring more goals.

James Maddison is another creative player who has barely featured due to fitness problems. He has only managed two short substitute appearances in the league so far. Once he reaches full match fitness, his passing ability should improve the team. This could make Tottenham a better option in the goal markets.

Looking ahead to better odds

Omar Marmoush believes the team is very close to clicking in the final third. The players are creating chances in every match despite failing to score. If those small details improve, punters will see different prices for their upcoming fixtures. Backing them to finally find the net could soon become profitable.

What it means for a bet

Wait for Kulusevski and Maddison to return before backing Tottenham in the goal markets.

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