Tottenham can finally focus all their attention on their Premier League campaign, which has been faltering since the start, but they now must prepare for the visit of title-chasing Manchester City.
Spurs’ boss Thomas Frank hailed his team’s fourth-place finish in the Champions League league phase as an incredible achievement, and while he is right, the North Londoners’ problem has been not replicating that form on the domestic scene.
The home side enter this fixture just eight points off the bottom three, highlighting the need for them to start winning.
On that note, Pep Guardiola’s troops ended a Premier League winless run last week, which was a timely result, as it reduced the deficit to current leaders Arsenal to just four points.
Explore our Tottenham vs Man City betting tips below.
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Tottenham vs Man City prediction: Title charge to gain momentum
Key stats
- Tottenham are on a five-game winless run in this competition.
- Frank’s men have the second-worst record in the division, winning only two of their 11 home games.
- City are unbeaten in their last three games in all competitions.
- The Cityzens’ last two league visits to this venue produced victories.
Correct score prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Man City
City’s league challenge is up and running, especially after their neighbours did them a favour by beating Arsenal last weekend. Their form away from home has delivered mixed results, with five victories and four defeats in 11 outings. However, Tottenham’s form is far worse, especially at home, which will leave the door open for the visitors.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Backing Spurs’ poor home record
- HOME: 17/5 (4.40) – 22.7%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 4/6 (1.67) – 60.0%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As expected, Ladbrokes have placed all hopes on Man City to win this fixture, as they have a 60% chance of leaving North London with three points. A point a piece is the least likely outcome at 23.8%, while victory for the home team seems unlikely, as they have a 22.7% chance of turning City over this Sunday.
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Most recent H2Hs: Home side edges it
Spurs won the reverse fixture this season at the Etihad, but that seems to be impossible at this point in the campaign. Tottenham have the edge in the last five meetings, as they have secured three victories in that run. City’s two wins both came at this stadium, so they are primed for another maximum this weekend.
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Tottenham preview: Porro headlines absentees
Pedro Porro missed Spurs’ midweek clash with Eintracht Frankfurt, adding more pressure on the manager. Frank is already without Richarlison, James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Rodrigo Bentacur, Mohammed Kudus and Ben Davies. Meanwhile, Mickey van de Ven also missed on Wednesday, which means he is a doubt.
Predicted lineup: Vicario; Spence, Danso, Romero, Udogie; Gray, Palhinha; Odobert, Sarr, Simons; Kolo Muani
Last five matches
- Eintracht Frankfurt 0-2 Tottenham
- Burnley 2-2 Tottenham
- Tottenham 2-0 Borussia Dortmund
- Tottenham 1-2 West Ham
- Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa
Man City preview: Doku added to injury list
Jeremy Doku picked up an injury during the week in City’s Champions League game against Galatasaray. Guardiola already has a fair bit of first-team players out of action, including Oscar Bobb, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Savinho and John Stones.
Predicted lineup: Donnarumma; Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, Ait Nouri, O’Reilly, Cherki, Silva, Marmoush, Foden; Haaland
Last five matches
- Man City 2-0 Galatasaray
- Man City 2-0 Wolves
- Bodo/ Glimt 3-1 Man City
- Man Utd 2-0 Man City
- Newcastle 0-2 Man City
Player to watch: Erling Haaland
Erling Haaland may have gone through a dry spell in the Premier League, but it took him only 11 minutes on Wednesday night to pierce the Galatasaray defence.
The Norwegian has 20 goals in 23 league matches, despite blanking in five of his last six such fixtures.
The evidence is there that he can turn it on at any time, and having scored in the 12th minute of this exact fixture last season, you would not bet against him doing the same here.