Predicted Tottenham side to play Middlesbrough: Pochettino makes two changes

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Here is how we predict Tottenham Hotspur and Middlesbrough will line up this weekend:

To be played on Saturday 4th February 2017 at 17:30. Venue: White Hart Lane, London

Odds: Tottenham 1/4, Draw 5/1, Middlesbrough 12/1

Tottenham Hotspur welcome Middlesbrough to White Hart Lane on Saturday for their latest Premier League clash.

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Spurs are currently second in the Premier League with 47 points from 23 matches, but they will be looking to get back to winning ways after their disappointing 0-0 draw with Sunderland last time out.

As for Middlesbrough, they are two points clear of the relegation zone and desperate for every point they can get in the weeks ahead.

Tottenham have home advantage however Boro made some interesting January signings and will be looking to make a statement this weekend.

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In early team news, Tottenham are without Jan Vertonghen, Kieran Trippier, Danny Rose and Erik Lamela while Hugo Lloris is rated at 75 per cent to recover from illness.

Middlesbrough are without Calum Chambers, George Friend and Gaston Ramirez but have an otherwise clean bill of health.

With all that in mind here is how we expect the two sides to line up on Saturday evening: