Tottenham Hotspur breezed past Southampton in Match Week 16, securing a resounding 5-0 victory. Spurs were ruthless in front of goal, turning their superior xG of 2.47 into five well-taken goals, while Southampton struggled to get on the scoreboard despite an xG of 0.86.

Key Stats Breakdown

Shots: Spurs (16), Southampton (9)
Goals: Spurs (5), Southampton (0)
xG: Spurs (2.47), Southampton (0.86)
Possession: Spurs (58%), Southampton (42%)
Tottenham’s dominance was clear in every metric, with a better shot quality and more sustained attacking pressure.

Match Momentum: Spurs in Total Control

From the first whistle, Tottenham dominated the flow of the game, as illustrated by the momentum chart. Spurs took the lead early with James Maddison opening the scoring in the 1st minute (xG: 0.14), and never looked back. Goals from Son Heung-Min (11’, xG: 0.05), Dejan Kulusevski (13’, xG: 0.48), and Pape Sarr (25’, xG: 0.45) sealed the first-half demolition. Maddison’s second in the 49th minute added the final gloss.

In contrast, Southampton only managed brief spells of possession and struggled to create meaningful opportunities.

Shot Maps: Ruthless Spurs, Blunt Saints

Spurs’ shot map showcases their precision: 16 shots, 9 on target, and 5 goals. Notably, four of the goals came from inside the box, highlighting their clinical edge in dangerous areas.

Southampton’s shot map tells a contrasting story: 9 shots, 3 on target, and no goals. Most of their attempts were speculative, with little threat posed near Fraser Forster’s goal.

Possession Tactics: Spurs’ Cohesion vs. Southampton’s Disjointed Play

Tottenham’s pass map reflects their sharp movement and connection through midfield. James Maddison and Pape Sarr orchestrated the attack, linking up brilliantly with Son Heung-Min and Dejan Kulusevski, who stretched Southampton’s defense.

Southampton, on the other hand, lacked cohesion in their pass map, relying heavily on individual efforts from Kyle Walker-Peters and Kamaldeen Sulemana. Their build-up play was predictable and lacked penetration.

This emphatic win underlines Tottenham’s attacking prowess as they continue their push toward the top of the table. Southampton will need to regroup quickly, having failed to threaten a well-organized Spurs side. James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski deserve praise for driving Spurs to a clinical performance that leaves Southampton searching for answers.