Manchester United – Tottenham Hotspur
After the Premier League took a break last weekend due to cup matches, it continues this week with matchday 21. There are some interesting games on the program, including the clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. A duel that promises plenty of excitement, as both teams will be looking to collect points. Find out who will win in this match in our Man United – Tottenham betting tip.
Manchester come into the game with a mixed record over the holidays and need a win to stay within striking distance of the top teams after their recent 2-1 defeat in the league match against Nottingham. The Red Devils, meanwhile, are eight points behind Spurs and can therefore make up points in this direct duel.
Tottenham, however, are in good form and won their last league game 3-1 against Bournemouth. They are among the top clubs and are fighting for the Champions League qualification places. A defeat against Man United could mean that the top teams pull away a little, a win would put pressure on the competition
Man United – Tottenham info
- Date & Time: 14.01.2024, 17:30 hrs.
- Playing venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
- Competition: Premier league, matchday 21
- TV broadcast: Sky
Man United Form & Balance Check
Man United’s record in recent matches is mixed. Although the team won 2-0 against a third division side in the FA Cup in their most recent game, they have suffered two defeats and a draw in their last four league games. This means that the Red Devils have picked up just four points in the league following their Champions League exit in mid-December and are currently eighth in the table.
With 31 points, they are level on points with Brighton and eight points behind an international qualification place. So everything is still possible for Erik ten Hag’s team, but the program over the next few weeks is not an easy one. After the game against Tottenham, they face Wolverhampton, West Ham and Aston Villa
Strong at the back, weak at the front
In order for Man United to be more successful, they need a lot more goal threat, as they have scored just 22 goals this season. Only two teams have scored fewer goals than Manchester, both of which are in the relegation places. This makes it all the more astonishing that the team is still in eighth place in the table.
The reason for this is the Red Devils’ solid defense, which is among the top five in the league. If Man United manage to score more goals, coach ten Hag’s team is a strong outfit that could well challenge for the top places in the table in the second half of the season
Man United facts & analysis
- Manchester United have failed to score in 3 of their 10 home games in the Premier League this season.
- A year ago, Manchester United were 4th in the table with 40 points. They are currently in 8th position (31).
- When Manchester United lead 1-0 at home, they win 85% of their games.
Tottenham form & record check
The Spurs have been playing great soccer since mid-December. They only dropped points against Brighton on the day after Christmas, otherwise they have won a strong four league games and most recently a 1-0 win in the FA Cup against league rivals Burnley in their last six games. As a result, coach Angelos Postecoglou’s team are currently among the Premier League leaders.
With 39 points, they are in fifth place, just three points behind second place and six points off the top of the table. The championship race and the battle for the Champions League places are once again extremely tight this year and every game can be decisive in the end
Werner change with negative press
Timo Werner’s move to Tottenham is complete. With immediate effect, the 27-year-old will join Spurs on loan to further strengthen the Londoners’ attack. In particular, Spurs want to compensate for the absence of Heung-Min Son, who will be playing for South Korea at the Asian Championship (see 2024 Asian Championship betting tip) in the coming weeks. Werner was not really happy in Leipzig, appearing in just twelve games and scoring only two goals.
However, his transfer was met with negative headlines and even ridicule in the English media. The Daily Mail newspaper called Werner a “dud” and described him as “immature and distant” during his time at Chelsea. But perhaps things will work out under coach Postecoglou and Werner will return to the form that once made him an international
Tottenham facts & analysis
- With 4 red cards, Tottenham Hotspur top the Premier League’s list of offenders.
- Today’s goals: Tottenham Hotspur have failed to score in 0 of their 10 away games in the Premier League this season.
- When Tottenham Hotspur are 1-0 down in away games, they win 16% of them.
Predicted lineup – last update on January 13, 2024
Man United coach ten Hag can count himself lucky that goalkeeper Andre Onana will not leave for the Africa Cup until after the game against Spurs. That means he can still call on his number 1 for this game. The Red Devils will line up in a 4-2-3-1 system with the attacking trio of Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Gernacho and Rasmus Hojlund.
We also expect Spurs to play with a 4-2-3-1 formation. They will be without regulars Pape Matar Sarr and Son due to their participation in the Africa Cup and the Asia Games respectively. In the cup, Oliver Skipp and Dejan Kulusevski were in the starting line-up. We expect them to start again against Man United. Otherwise, there is hardly any reason for coach Postecoglou to make any changes
Man United – Tottenham head-to-head & stats
Man United vs Tottenham has been played in 170 matches in history. Manchester clearly lead the direct comparison with 88 wins. Spurs have won 41 games, while the clubs have drawn 41 times. The last match, the first leg of this season on matchday 2, went 2-0 to Tottenham. Senegalese striker Sarr scored for Spurs before Lisandro Martinez sealed Man United’s defeat with an own goal. The first ever meeting dates back to 1909 and ended in a 2-2 draw
- The most common result between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is 1-0. 11 games have ended this way.
- Manchester United’s home record against Tottenham Hotspur in their last 33 matches: 26 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses. The goal difference: 62-26 for Manchester United.
- A look at Manchester United: Scott McTominay is the top scorer with 5 goals. Son Heung-min scored 12 times for Tottenham Hotspur.
- On average, Manchester United score 2 goals against Tottenham Hotspur and Tottenham Hotspur score 1.2 goals against Manchester United.
- Manchester United scores an average of 1.77 goals when playing at home and Tottenham Hotspur scores an average of 1.92 goals when playing away.
