The Premier League’s relegation scrap is one of the season’s most gripping stories, with three clubs fighting for survival in a tense, high‑stakes battle.
The fight to avoid the drop has become one of the season's most compelling narratives, with three clubs locked in a desperate battle against the odds. While the top of the table captured headlines with Manchester City's dramatic win over Arsenal, the bottom end of the Premier League tells an equally gripping story of survival, redemption, and the fine margins that separate comfort from catastrophe.
Among Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, Tottenham is currently seen as the club most likely to be relegated, based on form, league position and recent results. They sit deepest in the danger zone, with the toughest survival scenario of the four, while the others have slightly better points tallies or fixtures and look marginally more likely to avoid the drop.
Roberto De Zerbi’s arrival at the club sparked a brief wave of renewed hope among Spurs supporters. Yet the last‑minute equaliser conceded to Brighton and Nottingham Forest’s 4‑1 win over Burnley have dragged those early flickers of optimism straight back into the depths of survival anxiety.
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It feels only a matter of time before Wolves and Burnley’s relegation is confirmed. Barring a truly bizarre miracle, both look certain to be heading back to the Championship this season.
Among Tottenham, West Ham, Nottingham Forest and Leeds, Tottenham are currently viewed as the most likely to join them, given their form, league position and recent results. Spurs sit deepest in the relegation mix with the toughest survival path, while the other three have slightly healthier points totals or kinder run‑ins, making them marginally more likely to escape the drop.
| Premier League Team To Be Relegated | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 4/5 | BetVictor |
| West Ham | 7/4 | Betway |
| Nottingham Forest | 10/1 | SpreadEx |
Odds last updated at 3:30PM Monday, 20th April. View the full market on the Premier League Relegation Betting Odds page on Oddschecker.
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Can Tottenham Hotspur Avoid The Drop?
The scale of Tottenham’s collapse is staggering. They have not won a league game in 2026, taking just six points from the last 45 available. That leaves them on a 15‑match Premier League winless run, only one game short of the club’s all‑time league record from 1934.
Their managerial situation reflects the instability on the pitch. Three different managers have been tried and failed in their attempts to salvage the campaign. Most recently, Roberto De Zerbi arrived as the supposed saviour on March 31st, but immediately lost his first game 1-0 at Sunderland, followed by a 2-2 draw at Brighton, conceding a 90+5-minute equaliser.
Tottenham’s fixtures offer little relief. Wolves away, Chelsea away, then Aston Villa, Leeds at home and Everton at home come next, with three of five clashes against teams currently in the top 10. The games against Leeds and Everton are effectively must‑wins, while Chelsea and Villa represent exactly the kind of opposition that has consistently undone Spurs all season. Wolves may be already relegated, but even that match feels far from a safe result given Tottenham’s form.
Injuries add another layer of pressure. James Maddison's return to the matchday squad would be a welcome relief. Key figures like Mohammed Kudus, Ben Davies and Rodrigo Bentancur are also nearing full fitness, but the clock is ticking on how much match sharpness they can regain before the season ends.
