Softfootball previews the Premier League matchup between Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town, with analysis, predictions, team news, and expected lineups.
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After a 3-2 Europa League loss to Galatasaray, Tottenham Hotspur aims to regain form in a critical home clash against winless Ipswich Town on Sunday. The Tractor Boys, still searching for their first league win this season, saw a late Leicester City goal deny them victory last weekend.
Match Preview
Tottenham’s flawless Europa League run was halted midweek by a determined Galatasaray, who took full advantage of Ange Postecoglou’s rotated squad, delivering Spurs their first European defeat this season. However, Tottenham enjoyed a strong Premier League showing last weekend with a 4-1 comeback win over Aston Villa, highlighted by standout performances from Dominic Solanke, James Maddison, and Brennan Johnson.
This victory pushed Tottenham’s hopes for European qualification, yet they remain in seventh place, trailing Chelsea, Arsenal, and Aston Villa by two points. With rivals Chelsea and Arsenal facing each other, Spurs could potentially climb up the table, especially given their current six-game winning streak at home, where they have consistently scored three or more goals.
Ipswich Struggles
Ipswich Town, meanwhile, were just seconds away from securing their first top-flight win last weekend, only for a last-gasp Leicester goal to snatch away three points. Despite their struggles, the newly-promoted side has managed five draws and is only one win from escaping the relegation zone.
A daunting London visit awaits Ipswich, who recently endured back-to-back defeats in the capital against West Ham and Brentford, conceding four goals in both. Historically, however, Ipswich has had the upper hand over Spurs, winning the last three Premier League clashes between the two sides—although the last competitive meeting was back in 2001-02.
Team News
Tottenham’s squad has been hit with injuries, including Richarlison’s hamstring issue and Cristian Romero’s toe injury. Despite these setbacks, Solanke is expected to play up front. For Ipswich, Kalvin Phillips is suspended after a red card, while Jack Clarke, an ex-Tottenham academy member, could feature prominently.
Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Dragusin, Udogie; Kulusevski, Bentancur, Sarr; Johnson, Solanke, Son.
Ipswich Town predicted lineup: Muric; Johnson, O’Shea, Burgess, Davis; Morsy, Cajuste; Hutchinson, Chaplin, Clarke; Delap.
Ipswich is likely to press Tottenham’s defensive vulnerabilities, but Tottenham’s attacking prowess might just seal another high-scoring win.
