The two biggest underperformers of the Premier League so far this season go head-to-head on Sunday when Tottenham play host to Manchester United and we're bringing you our predictions for the game.
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Tottenham vs Man Utd prediction: Goals expected in the capital
Key Stats
- Five of Tottenham's last six matches have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Three of United's last six games have witnessed at least three goals.
- Tottenham have already beaten Man Utd twice this season.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 2-1 Man Utd
Spurs will be looking to secure their third win of the campaign over Man Utd this weekend having already won at Old Trafford in the league as well as at home in the EFL Cup. Sunday's hosts have scored at least two goals in three of their last six matches but have only managed to keep two clean sheets during that period, while United have only failed to score in one of their last six outings.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookmakers favour the hosts
- HOME: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
- DRAW: 25/9 (3.78) – 26.5%
- AWAY: 9/5 (2.80) – 35.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Tottenham are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 40.8% and we agree with the bookmakers on this one.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Tottenham in control
Spurs have picked up three wins and two draws from their last five matches against Man Utd in all competitions, running out 4-3 winners in December's EFL Cup tie.
England EFL Cup 19/12/24
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England Premier League 29/09/24
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England Premier League 14/01/24
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England Premier League 19/08/23
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England Premier League 27/04/23
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Tottenham preview: Three wins from last six
Tottenham got knocked out of the FA Cup last weekend by Aston Villa but their deadline-day signing did make an impressive start to his Spurs career.
Hosts Aston Villa took the lead in the very first minute and doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark. Mathys Tel, who joined Tottenham on loan with a view to a permanent deal on deadline day, scored a consolation goal in stoppage time to mark his debut for the club.
Spurs could be without the likes of Radu Dragusin, Wilson Odobert, Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero, James Maddison, Micky van de Ven, Destiny Udogie, Guglielmo Vicario, Timo Werner, Brennan Johnson and Richarlison this weekend but will be hoping a couple can recover from injury in time to make the squad.
Predicted lineup: Kinsky (GK), Danso, Spence, Porro, Bentancur, Kulusevski, Gray, Bergvall, Son, Tel & Moore
England FA Cup 09/02/25
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Aston Villa
2
Tottenham
1
England EFL Cup 06/02/25
L
Liverpool
4
Tottenham
0
England Premier League 02/02/25
W
Brentford
0
Tottenham
2
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
W
Elfsborg
0
Tottenham
3
England Premier League 26/01/25
L
Leicester
2
Tottenham
1
Man Utd preview: Lost two of last three in the PL
The Red Devils remain in the FA Cup following a 2-1 win against Leicester City at Old Trafford.
Despite falling behind just before the break, Man Utd recovered in the second 45 to claim a 2-1 victory thanks to an equalising goal from Joshua Zirkzee and a controversial winner from former Fox Harry Maguire in stoppage time.
Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Mason Mount, Altay Bayindir and Jonny Evans make up the list of possible absentees for the visitors this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Onana (GK), Maguire, Mazraoui, Dalot, Yoro, Dorgu, Fernandes, Ugarte, Mainoo, Diallo & Hojlund
England FA Cup 07/02/25
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Leicester
1
Man Utd
2
TEST Fixtures 04/02/25
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Liverpool
0
Man Utd
0
TEST Fixtures 04/02/25
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Arsenal
1
Man Utd
0
England Premier League 02/02/25
L
Crystal Palace
2
Man Utd
0
UEFA Europa League 30/01/25
W
FCSB
0
Man Utd
2
Player to watch: Mathys Tel
On-loan Bayern Munich teenager Mathys Tel arrived at Tottenham on Deadline Day and scored on his Spurs debut against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Tel is one of the hottest prospects in European football right now and his move to Tottenham shows a real sign of intent from the club to build the best possible team they can which should have them challenging for trophies.
Scored on his Tottenham debut
The 19-year-old made the move to Bayern from Rennes in 2022 and scored 12 goals in his first two seasons in the Bundesliga but found his time on the pitch limited in the 2024/25 campaign which is why he decided to make the move to Tottenham.