Tottenham Hotspur will look to build on their impressive win over Manchester United when they face off against bottom-three side Ipswich Town this weekend.
Spurs ended their six-match winless run in the Premier League with an emphatic victory over Brentford before following up with a narrow 1-0 win over Manchester United last weekend.
Lilywhites manager Ange Postecoglou had been under fire due to the poor run of results but would have been relieved to see his side beginning to gain momentum.
Sitting 12th in the league table, Spurs can use their newfound rhythm as a launchpad for a turnaround in the final stretch of the season and aim for three consecutive wins against relegation-threatened Ipswich.
The Tractor Boys had a chance to end their winless run last week when they took the lead against Aston Villa despite being a man down, only to concede an equalizer and settle for a draw.
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Currently 18th in the league table and just two points clear of the drop zone, Ipswich will look to pull off a major upset against a Spurs side that has struggled with inconsistency this season.
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur – Team News
Spurs’ injury woes continued when Rodrigo Bentancur and Heung-min Son picked up knocks against Manchester United last week, joining a long list of players in the treatment room. However, those concerns have eased, with both players in contention to feature against the Ipswich. Kevin Danso was also seen limping off during the win over United but is expected to recover in time for Saturday’s clash.
For Ipswich, Julio Enciso suffered what appeared to be a painful knee injury in the draw against Aston Villa, but recent reports suggest the issue is not serious, and the Brighton loanee is recovering well. That said, the Paraguayan is set to miss the clash against Spurs, while Sam Morsy and Leif Davis remain doubtful due to fitness concerns.
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur – Predicted Lineups
Predicted Ipswich Town Lineup: Alex Palmer, Luke Woolfenden, Dara O’Shea, Jacob Greaves, Connor Townsend, Jens Cajuste, Kalvin Phillips, Omari Hutchinson, Ben Johnson, Jack Clarke, Liam Delap
Predicted Tottenham Hotspur Lineup: Guglielmo Vicario, Pedro Porro, Kevin Danso, Ben Davies, Djed Spence, James Maddison, Yves Bissouma, Lucas Bergvall, Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son, Mathys Tel
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur – Key Battles
Delap vs Danso
Kevin Danso put in a solid defensive performance against Manchester United, while Liam Delap was on the scoresheet against Aston Villa. With both players in form, this duel could prove decisive. Delap’s attacking threat is crucial for Ipswich’s chances, while Danso will be key to holding Spurs’ injury-hit defense together.
Tel vs O’Shea
Mathys Tel has yet to make a significant impact at Spurs but has shown glimpses of his talent. The French prodigy offers excellent build-up play, intelligent movement behind defensive lines, exceptional ball-carrying ability, and clinical finishing. Dara O’Shea faces a tough challenge in keeping him quiet.
Ipswich Town vs Tottenham Hotspur – Where to Watch?
United Kingdom: TNT Sports
United States: USA Network
Prediction: Ipswich Town 2-2 Tottenham Hotspur
With Spurs’ inconsistency and Ipswich’s desperation for points, a high-scoring draw seems likely.
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