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Tottenham vs Southampton

White Hart Lane, London8 May 2016 at 13:30
Referee: Jonathan Moss

Match Events

Tottenham
Southampton
Kick Off
Heung-Min Son

assist: E. Lamela

16′
31′
S. Davis

assist: D. Tadić

Half Time
50′Sadio Mané
58′
J. ClasieOriol Romeu
Heung-Min SonC. N'Jie
65′
65′
S. ManéG. Pellè
72′
S. Davis

assist: D. Tadić

R. MasonN. Chadli
78′
83′Shane Long
86′
D. TadićJ. Ward-Prowse
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal2
9Shots off Goal5
20Total Shots10
5Blocked Shots3
12Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox5
0Fouls0
10Corner Kicks2
1Offsides4
69%Ball Possession31%
0Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves5
586Total passes257
500Passes accurate175
85%Passes %68%

Lineups

Defensive Solidity

Tottenham deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Southampton's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Tottenham field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Southampton's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Tottenham start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Southampton averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Age & Experience

The average age of Tottenham's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: Heung-Min Son (33), oldest: Heung-Min Son (33)), while Southampton average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

TottenhamPosition StrengthSouthampton
Tottenham
1GoalkeeperH. Lloris
5DefenderJ. Vertonghen
3DefenderD. Rose
2DefenderK. Walker
4DefenderT. Alderweireld
15MidfielderE. Dier
8MidfielderR. Mason
11MidfielderE. Lamela
23MidfielderC. Eriksen
7MidfielderHeung-Min Son
10ForwardH. Kane
Southampton
44GoalkeeperF. Forster
6DefenderJosé Fonte
21DefenderR. Bertrand
15DefenderR. Martina
17DefenderV. van Dijk
8MidfielderS. Davis
11MidfielderD. Tadić
12MidfielderV. Wanyama
4MidfielderJ. Clasie
10MidfielderS. Mané
7ForwardS. Long

Match Summary

Southampton defeated Tottenham 2:1. The match was played in Premier League 2015. Goals were scored by Heung-Min Son 16′, S. Davis 31′, S. Davis 72′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Tottenham had 69% possession while Southampton held 31%. Tottenham had 20 shots (6 on target) compared to 10 (2 on target) for Southampton. Tottenham made 2 substitutions, Southampton made 3.

Rivalry since 2012

Tottenham vs Southampton Head to Head Results

25 stretnutí
Tottenham
17
wins
Drawn
5
Southampton
3
wins
Total goals
93 · 3.7/match
Both scored
20/25 · 80%
Over 2.5
18/25 · 72%

Recent Form

Tottenham

DWWDLL

Southampton

WDLDWW

Match Prediction

Tottenham

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Southampton

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Tottenham or draw

47%Form53%
48%Attack52%
64%Defence36%
93%Head-to-head7%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

Tottenham dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Tottenham6wins
2draws10 meetings
Southampton2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

4.1

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

80%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (48%) — the odds may underestimate Tottenham.

Market Summary

Margin: 3.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 50.1%Draw 28.0%Away 25.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.913.403.88
Max2.053.714.00
Market favourite:Tottenham · Slight favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market48.3%26.4%25.3%
Public market47.7%27.2%25.1%

Tottenham vs Southampton — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Southampton
Result vs. Market: Tottenham (50%)

Result differed from market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

TottenhamHalf-time:11Southampton
20Shots10
6Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
06/04/25Tottenham3–1Southampton1.38/5.46/6.92
15/12/24Southampton0–5Tottenham4.27/4.47/1.70
18/03/23Southampton3–3Tottenham4.62/3.63/1.79
06/08/22Tottenham4–1Southampton1.35/5.30/8.70
09/02/22Tottenham2–3Southampton1.59/4.06/5.78
28/12/21Southampton1–1Tottenham3.74/3.51/2.03
21/04/21Tottenham2–1Southampton1.79/3.79/4.52
20/09/20Southampton2–5Tottenham3.07/3.33/2.38
01/01/20Southampton1–0Tottenham3.34/3.51/2.15
28/09/19Tottenham2–1Southampton1.42/4.65/8.06

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Tottenham

W 544D 297L 418
Over 2.554
Goals scored1938

Away Record: Southampton

W 269D 243L 408
Over 2.549
Goals scored1086

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026