Hudson-Odoi's Brace Shatters Tottenham's Top-Four Hopes

Atla Futmetrix Puanı: 32/100. Forest's clinical execution and midfield intensity exposed Spurs' fragility, delivering a 3-0 demolition that reshapes the relegation battle narrative.

The Midfield Masterclass

Ibrahim Sangaré orchestrated a performance of rare authority at City Ground, pulling strings with two assists and a goal that left Tottenham chasing shadows. The Ivorian midfielder's 9.9 rating reflected his dominance—he wasn't just passing; he was dictating the rhythm, tempo, and outcome. When Callum Hudson-Odoi finished his brace in the 50th minute, it was Sangaré's vision that unlocked the space. Forest's midfield claimed 81% pass accuracy while Spurs managed just 0.37 expected goals—a chasm that told the entire story.

Hudson-Odoi's Clinical Edge

Hudson-Odoi's two-goal haul arrived with surgical precision. The 28th-minute opener came from Sangaré's assist; the second, five minutes into the second half, doubled the damage before Spurs could recalibrate. His 9.2 rating masked the psychological blow—every finish was composed, every movement purposeful. By the 79th minute, when Sangaré capped the rout with his own goal (assisted by Hudson-Odoi), the narrative had shifted entirely. Forest had transformed from relegation-haunted underdogs into a side capable of dismantling top-half opposition.

Tottenham's Defensive Collapse

Spurs' defending was porous and panicked. Three yellow cards suggested frustration rather than tactical discipline, while their six total shots—just one on target—revealed an attack that never materialized. Nikola Milenković's 7.7 rating underscored Forest's defensive solidity; the Serbian centre-back was rarely troubled because Spurs lacked the balance to create danger. Possession (52%) meant nothing when the final pass was absent and the press was toothless.

The Turning Point

The 28th minute—Hudson-Odoi's opener—was the kill shot. Forest seized early control, Sangaré's midfield dominance suffocated Spurs' transitions, and by halftime, the contest was effectively over. Spurs' form (LWDLL) continued its downward spiral; Forest's (WLWLW) suddenly looked sustainable.