Form Guide and Team Overview
Ipswich Town have been struggling to find form, with their last five matches yielding just one point. Their recent draw against Aston Villa offered a glimmer of hope, but they remain in the relegation zone.
Tottenham Hotspur, on the other hand, have shown mixed form. They secured back-to-back wins against Manchester United and Brentford but have also suffered defeats to Leicester, Everton, and Arsenal.
Ipswich’s last five EPL matches
- Aston Villa 1-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 1-2 Southampton
- Liverpool 4-1 Ipswich
- Ipswich 0-6 Man City
- Ipswich 0-2 Brighton
Spurs’ last five EPL matches
- Spurs 1-0 Man Utd
- Brentford 0-2 Spurs
- Spurs 1-2 Leicester
- Everton 3-2 Spurs
- Arsenal 2-1 Spurs
Ipswich's key strength is resilience, as demonstrated in their recent draw against Villa.
However, their defence has been porous. Spurs boast a potent attack, spearheaded by James Maddison, but their defence is still injury-hit.
Head-to-Head Record
Ipswich has had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning four of the last five meetings against Spurs.
- Spurs 1-2 Ipswich (Nov 2024)
- Ipswich 2-1 Spurs (Jan 2002)
- Spurs 1-2 Ipswich (Dec 2001)
- Ipswich 3-0 Spurs (Dec 2000)
- Spurs 3-1 Ipswich (Aug 2000)
Injury and Suspension Report
Ipswich are dealing with a significant injury list, including Conor Chaplin (knee) and Cheidozie Ogbene (Achilles), which could impact their attacking options. Goalkeeper Christian Walton is also likely to miss out due to a groin strain.
Spurs will miss Cristian Romero (muscle) and Timo Werner (hamstring), affecting their defensive solidity and attacking depth.
Predicted Line-ups and Tactical Setup
Ipswich (4-2-3-1): Palmer; O'Shea, Greaves, Townsend, Tuanzebe; Morsy, Phillips; Johnson, Hutchinson, Enciso; Delap.
Spurs (4-3-3): Vicario; Porro, Danso, Davies, Spence; Bentacur, Bergvall. Maddison; Kulusevski, Tel, Son
Ipswich will likely focus on a compact defensive setup, looking to hit Spurs on the counter. Spurs are expected to dominate possession, with Maddison orchestrating play from midfield.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
- Liam Delap vs Kevin Danso: Delap's physical presence will test Danso's defensive capabilities.
- Omari Hutchinson vs Djed Spence: Hutchinson's pace could exploit any defensive lapses from Spence.
- James Maddison vs Sam Morsy: Maddison's creativity will be crucial, while Morsy will aim to disrupt his rhythm.
What to Expect and Match Prediction
Expect Spurs to control the game with their superior midfield, but Ipswich's counter-attacking threat could pose problems.
The match might see Spurs pressing high while Ipswich will aim to remain compact and disciplined.
Prediction: Ipswich 1-2 Spurs
Fun Fact and Trivia
Ipswich's last victory over Spurs at Portman Road came in December 2000, with a 3-0 win, marking one of their most memorable performances against the North London side.
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