Premier League: An open Monday night game on the cards as Spurs host Everton

Conte faces problems at shaky Spurs

Antonio Conte's problems run deeper than he realised when he took on the role at the north London club with a defence that is coming in for increasing criticism. They looked jaded at the Riverside against a Middlesbrough side full of controlled energy as victory over Leeds was followed by another defeat.

Spurs have not won at home in the league since Boxing Day and have lost their last two games at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Victory is essential as they look to maintain a Champions League push with a second straight league win against a side desperate for points. Spurs are at 1.61 for the win, with a draw 4.2 and Everton 5.9.

Expect goals

Five of the last nine games Spurs have played in all competitions have featured at least four goals. Over 3.5 is at 2.82 while Tottenham to win over 2.5 goals is 2.32. Harry Kane has got three in as many league games and is at 1.62 to score anytime with Heung-Min Son at 2.12 and Dejan Kulusevski at 2.92.

Harry Kane at 1.62 to score anytime against Everton

Toffees may welcome back Calvert-Lewin

Everton have the worst away record in the Premier League with one win and three draws on the road. The Toffees’ sole away victory came at Brighton in August since when they have taken just two away points at Manchester United and Chelsea.

It has been a wretched season and last weekend’s defeat to Manchester City was compounded by the decision not to give what appeared a clear penalty. Professional Game Match Officials Limited boss Mike Riley called manager Frank Lampard and Everton chairman Bill Kenwright on Monday to apologise.

The Toffees did book an FA Cup quarter-final trip to Crystal Palace with victory over Boreham Wood in midweek and they will hope this can give them some momentum. Lampard may also be able to welcome back Dominic Calvert-Lewin from injury and is at 3.25 to score anytime while five-goal top scorer Demerai Gray should also return and is at 6.2 for anytime scorer. Goalkeeper Jordan Pickford will make his 200th Premier League appearance and is at 5.2 to keep a clean sheet.

Expect a battle

Both teams are desperate for points in their respective battles for Champions League and survival. Spurs need to forget the midweek defeat and focus on getting back-to-back league wins for the first time since December.

The visitors have only scored 10 on the road – the second-worst record behind Norwich - and Spurs to win to nil is at 2.6. However, the Toffees are in dire straits and a positive outcome is essential with the possible return of Calvert-Lewin offering a real boost. A draw and both to score is at 5.3.

Recommended bets

Over 3.5 @ 2.82

Tottenham to win over 2.5 goals @ 2.32

Dominic Calvert-Lewin anytime @ 3.25

Harry Kane anytime @ 1.62