Man City head into the League Cup final as the favourites to beat managerless Tottenham Hotspur. England captain Harry Kane has an injury that could keep him from playing on Sunday but even if the club do rush him back, can a semi-fit Kane lead his boyhood club to glory against the might of Manchester City?
Read on for our full match preview and prediction for Man City vs Tottenham in the League Cup final.
Our Top Free Tips for Man City vs Tottenham
All of our tips contain no bias and have been researched using the latest stats and figures available at the time of publication.
- Prediction one: Full-Time Result – Man City to Win @ 1/2
- Prediction two: Total Goals – Under 2.5 Goals @ 19/20
- Prediction three: Correct Score – 2-0 Man City @ 6/1
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Man City to Win
Man City have won three of their last six meetings with Tottenham, including a 3-0 win when the two sides last locked horns in February. Guardiola's men have won four of their last six matches in all competitions, while Tottenham have only two of their last six fixtures.
Under 2.5 Goals
We're expecting the final to be tight and tense throughout, as so many finals prove to be. Under 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the last seven encounters between these two clubs and Man City's FA Cup semi-final defeat to Chelsea also produced under 2.5 goals.
2-0 Man City
five of the last seven matches played between Man City and Tottenham have ended in wins-to-nil and we're expecting more of the same in Sunday's final. Man City have scored exactly two goals in four of their last six matches and haven't scored more than two goals in any of their last out outings in league and cup.
Man City vs Tottenham: Key Stats, Markets & Odds
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25/04/21 EFL Cup |
Man City
Man City
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1 - 0 |
 Tottenham
Tottenham
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13/02/21 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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3 - 0 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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21/11/20 EPL |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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2 - 0 |
Man City
Man City
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02/02/20 EPL |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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2 - 0 |
Man City
Man City
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17/08/19 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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2 - 2 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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Man City |
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Last 5 |
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03/08/21 EF |
Man City
Man City
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4 - 1 |
 Blackpool
Blackpool
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31/07/21 EF |
Man City
Man City
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4 - 0 |
 Barnsley
Barnsley
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27/07/21 EF |
Man City
Man City
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2 - 0 |
 Preston
Preston
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29/05/21 UCL |
Man City
Man City
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0 - 1 |
 Chelsea
Chelsea
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23/05/21 EPL |
Man City
Man City
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5 - 0 |
 Everton
Everton
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Tottenham |
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Last 5 |
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28/07/21 ECF |
 Milton Keynes Dons
Milton Keynes Dons
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1 - 3 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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21/07/21 ECF |
 Colchester
Colchester
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0 - 3 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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17/07/21 ECF |
 Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient
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1 - 1 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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23/05/21 EPL |
 Leicester
Leicester
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2 - 4 |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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19/05/21 EPL |
Tottenham
Tottenham
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1 - 2 |
 Aston Villa
Aston Villa
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Spurs look to end trophy drought on Sunday
Man City bounced back from the disappointment of their FA Cup semi-final defeat with a 2-1 win at Villa Park in midweek, despite going a goal down in the opening stages. Guardiola's men don't look as fluid going forward right now or as clinical in front of goal but remain difficult to break down and are always a threat when in possession. Having beat Spurs 3-0 just a couple of months ago, Man City will be confident in their ability to shut their opponents out on Sunday. Man City will be without the suspended Stones, while De Bruyne is carrying a knock and will need a late fitness test. Aguero could return in time to offer Man City some extra firepower from the bench late on.
Harry Kane is currently rated at 50/50 to feature this weekend but Tottenham will be desperate for their leader and top goalscorer to start this match as there is silverware on the line. Doherty could also return from injury on Sunday but Davies has already been ruled out. Tottenham's first match without Mourinho in charge ended in victory, with Spurs beating Southampton 2-1. Clearly, Tottenham played higher up the pitch and went in search of goals more than they would have under the Portuguese manager, but this did leave them far more open at the back and really, Southampton should have punished them further. That kind of play will be punished when you face a side like Man city, especially if you don't convert the majority of your own chances.
Your Questions for Man City vs Tottenham
- Where can I watch this game in the UK? – Sky Sports Main Event / Sky Sports Football / Sky Sports Ultra HD
- What competition is this? – The League Cup, otherwise known as the EFL Cup or the Carabao Cup
- Who are the bookmaker's favourite? Man City are the overwhelming favourites
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick
Football Betting Tips
• by James Kelbrick