Premier League strugglers Ipswich Town welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Portman Road this Saturday, with the hosts looking to build on their impressive 1-1 draw against Aston Villa and continue their recent dominance over Spurs in head-to-head meetings.
The Tractor Boys, despite sitting in the relegation zone, have proven to be a thorn in Tottenham's side, having gone unbeaten in their last four encounters including a memorable 2-1 victory in London earlier this season.
Ange Postecoglou's Spurs arrive in Suffolk having secured back-to-back Premier League victories, including a crucial 1-0 win over Manchester United, though they'll need to overcome their recent away struggles against Ipswich to maintain their winning momentum.
With Ipswich missing several key players through injury, including Wes Burns and Christian Walton, while Tottenham welcome back the influential trio of Kevin Danso, Heung-Min Son, and Rodrigo Bentancur, this Premier League clash promises to be an intriguing tactical battle.
Both sides have shown defensive vulnerabilities in recent matches, with Ipswich conceding in their last six outings and Spurs managing just one clean sheet in their previous six away fixtures, suggesting an entertaining encounter could be in store for supporters at Portman Road.
Ipswich vs. Tottenham prediction: who will win?
For today's Ipswich vs Tottenham matchup, our predictive model gives Spurs a 73.33% chance of defeating the Tractor Boys.
Pre-game probabilities
Tottenham
Moneyline
Win %
73.33%
26.67%
Ipswich
Tottenham: 73.33% win probability
- Superior attacking prowess (49 goals scored vs Ipswich's 23)
- Higher league position (12th vs 18th place)
- Better win record (9 wins vs 3 wins)
Ipswich: 26.67% win probability
- Poor recent form (DLLLL in last five matches)
- Weak defensive record (50 goals conceded)
- Low win rate (Only 3 victories in 25 matches)
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Ipswich vs. Tottenham preview
Premier League action returns to Portman Road as struggling Ipswich Town host an in-form Tottenham Hotspur side looking to secure their third consecutive league victory.
The Tractor Boys, despite their recent 1-1 draw against Aston Villa, find themselves in a precarious position having lost their last three home matches and conceding 16 goals in their previous six fixtures.
Spurs arrive in Suffolk with momentum following their impressive 1-0 victory over Manchester United, where James Maddison's 13th-minute strike proved decisive.
The hosts will be significantly hampered by the absence of several key players, including Christian Walton and Chiedozie Ogbene, while Axel Tuanzebe serves a one-match suspension.
Tottenham's attack receives a boost with Heung-min Son and Rodrigo Bentancur returning to full fitness, though they'll still be without defensive stalwart Micky van de Ven and striker Richarlison.
Recent history adds intrigue to this fixture, as Ipswich secured a surprising 2-1 victory at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium earlier this season, with Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap finding the net.
Bayern Munich loanee Mathys Tel has shown promising signs for Spurs, registering seven attempts on goal in their last match, and could be poised to open his Premier League account against Ipswich's vulnerable defence.
The match presents an interesting tactical battle between Kieran McKenna's struggling side, who've shown resilience despite their position, and Ange Postecoglou's attack-minded Tottenham outfit who've netted eight times in their last six matches.
With Ipswich desperate to escape the relegation zone and Spurs hungry for revenge, this promises to be an entertaining encounter that could see goals at both ends, given both teams' recent defensive frailties.
Ipswich vs. Tottenham form
Ipswich vs. Tottenham head to head
Ipswich
67%
Tottenham
33%
Nov 10, 2024
Tottenham
1 : 2
Ipswich
Jan 11, 2002
Ipswich
2 : 1
Tottenham
Dec 21, 2001
Tottenham
1 : 2
Ipswich
Dec 29, 2000
Ipswich
3 : 0
Tottenham
Aug 18, 2000
Tottenham
3 : 1
Ipswich
Mar 7, 1995
Tottenham
3 : 0
Ipswich
