Tottenham Hotspur cruised to a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town in Matchweek 26, with Ange Postecoglou’s side making the most of their chances against a wasteful Ipswich team. Despite the hosts putting up a fight, Spurs’ clinical finishing and attacking efficiency proved too much for the newly promoted side.

Ipswich Dominate xG, But Spurs Deliver the Knockout Blows

On paper, Ipswich were competitive, generating an xG of 1.77 compared to Spurs’ 1.51, but chance quality means nothing if you don’t convert. The visitors were ruthless, scoring four goals from six shots on target, while Ipswich managed just one goal from 17 shots.

Ipswich: 17 shots | xG: 1.77 | 1 goal

Tottenham: 9 shots | xG: 1.51 | 4 goals

Ipswich had more attacking volume, but Spurs’ superior execution in the final third made all the difference.

Match Momentum: Spurs Strike Early and Control the Game

The xG progression chart shows Spurs taking control early with a goal inside the first 20 minutes. Brennan Johnson’s brace (18′, 25′) gave them a comfortable lead before Omari Hutchinson pulled one back (35′) for Ipswich.

However, Ipswich failed to capitalize on their attacking pressure, and Spurs punished them late with Djed Spence (76′) and Dejan Kulusevski (83′) sealing the win.

Despite Ipswich’s efforts, Spurs were in complete control after halftime.

Shot Analysis: Tottenham Make Every Chance Count

A look at the shot maps highlights a crucial difference:

Ipswich:17 shots, 6 on target, 1 goal. A high xG of 1.77, but a lack of finishing meant they couldn’t turn dominance into goals.

Tottenham:9 shots, 6 on target, 4 goals. Their shot selection and efficiency in front of goal proved decisive.

Spurs created fewer chances but made them count, while Ipswich lacked the composure to finish off their opportunities.

Possession & Passing: Ipswich’s Structured Build-Up vs. Spurs’ Quick Strikes

The pass maps reveal distinct tactical styles:

Ipswich: A patient build-up approach, using Phillips and Cajuste to dictate play, with Delap leading the line. They worked the ball well but lacked cutting edge in the final third.

Tottenham: More vertical in attack, with Kulusevski and Son linking up to create chances, while Bentancur controlled midfield.

Despite Ipswich having 43% possession, Spurs’ efficiency in transition and sharper movement off the ball won them the game.

Spurs Ruthless, Ipswich Learn a Harsh Lesson

This match was a reminder of the Premier League’s brutal efficiency. Ipswich played well, created enough to be competitive, but their lack of composure in front of goal meant Spurs ran away with the win.

For Tottenham, this was a clinical away performance, showing their ability to absorb pressure and strike with precision.