Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur
Our Man City v Tottenham tip is: Man City to win – 4.50 odds
- Man City is undefeated at home in the Premier League so far this season
- The Citizens squad is significantly stronger
- City has not lost the last two home games against Tottenham: one win and one draw
The upcoming Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur promises to be exciting as both teams go into the game with different circumstances.
Pep Guardiola’s team are currently in second place in the Premier League table and are still in the fight for the top spot. However, City recently suffered an unexpected 2-1 defeat against Brighton & Hove Albion, which has somewhat shaken their form. However, with players like Erling Haaland and Phil Foden, City remain a dangerous force in attack and are among the best home teams in the league. Their solid defense, led by players like Ruben Dias and Josko Gvardiol, will also be crucial to beating Tottenham.
The Spurs, under the direction of Ange Postecoglou, are currently in 10th place and are struggling with injuries and inconsistent form. They surprisingly lost their last game 1-2 to promoted Ipswich Town, which raised questions about the team’s stability. However, players like Heung-min Son and Dominic Solanke remain key players in Tottenham’s attacking play. Especially their defense, organized by Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, could be put to a tough test against the attacking pressure of Manchester City.
Manchester City go into the game as favorites, mainly due to their home strength and the higher quality of their squad. However, Tottenham must try to exploit the weaknesses in the City defense after their defeat to Brighton. With the current form curve of both teams, it will be crucial who can take advantage of the decisive moments. You can find out who will win in the end in our Man City – Tottenham betting tip.
Man City – Tottenham info
- Date & time: 23/11/2024, 18:30
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Competition: Premier League, match day 12
- TV broadcast/livestream: SKY
Man City Form & record check
Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off an impressive 2-1 home victory over Manchester City, creating one of the biggest surprises of the current Premier League season. The success at the Amex Stadium highlighted Brighton’s tactical flexibility and efficiency, while also revealing the reigning champions’ problems. Manchester City suffered a historic fourth consecutive defeat in all competitions, a low point in the career of coach Pep Guardiola.
City started the game strongly and took advantage of one of their chances in the 23rd minute. Erling Haaland put the visitors in front by converting a rebound after Bart Verbruggen shot on target. It was Haaland’s twelfth league goal of the season. Despite 67% possession and further opportunities, including a shot on the post from Haaland, Manchester City were inconsistent in front of goal and failed to extend their lead. The first half clearly belonged to the visitors, but the game remained open.
After half-time, Brighton showed an impressive response. The substitutions of Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley proved to be the right decision. Pedro equalized in the 78th minute from close range after City’s defense was unable to clear a cross. Just five minutes later, Pedro again set the tone by setting up O’Riley, who scored the decisive goal on his debut. City’s defense looked shaky without injured regulars Ruben Dias and John Stones, which Brighton consistently took advantage of.
The match statistics reflect City’s dominance in possession (61%), but Brighton were more efficient with ten shots on target to City’s six, despite registering 15 shots and six on target. Brighton’s efficiency is particularly worthy of mention: with an expected goals value of 2.26, they made the most of their chances and earned the victory through a combative second-half performance.
For Brighton, this victory was not only a success in terms of prestige, but also a leap into the Champions League places in the table. Coach Fabian Hurzeler showed tactical skill and strengthened his team’s self-confidence for the upcoming tasks. Manchester City, on the other hand, are falling back in the table and are now five points behind league leaders Liverpool. The defeat increases the pressure on Guardiola to quickly find solutions for the weakening defense and the lack of penetration. The coming weeks could be decisive for the Sky Blues’ further progress in the season.
Unusual situation for Man City
Manchester City are facing an unusual crisis. Pep Guardiola, who is known for his tactical brilliance, is facing a completely new challenge: four consecutive defeats in all competitions, a negative record in his career.
The crisis began with the team’s elimination in the EFL Cup, when City lost 2-1 to Tottenham Hotspur. Despite periods of dominance, the team lacked efficiency in front of goal, while the defense remained vulnerable. This was followed by two defeats in the Premier League: first, City lost 2-1 to Bournemouth, before Brighton & Hove Albion pulled off one of the surprises of the season with a 2-1 win. In both games, City revealed a combination of defensive uncertainty and a lack of creativity in attack.
The team suffered their most difficult defeat in the Champions League against Sporting Lisbon. The 4-1 scoreline not only reflected a significant result, but also revealed deeper problems: the defense, weakened by the absences of Ruben Dias and John Stones, was prone to error, and Sporting took full advantage.
Among the main causes of the crisis are injuries to key players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Dias and Stones, which have a major impact on the balance in the team. In addition, Guardiola’s tactical experiments, such as a more direct style of play in midfield, have not brought the desired stability. In particular, the absence of Rodri as a central figure in midfield shows how vulnerable City has become when facing pressing and counterattacking opponents.
The upcoming games will be crucial to overcome the crisis. Guardiola and his team are under enormous pressure to find the right solutions to get back on track in both the league and internationally.
Man City facts & analysis
- 2nd place in the Premier League
- Ten matches without defeat in all competitions
- Favorites in the upcoming duel
Tottenham form & record check
Tottenham Hotspur were handed a bitter 2-1 defeat at home last weekend by newly promoted Ipswich Town. In front of 61,505 spectators, Ipswich put in a brave and tactically disciplined performance that earned the visitors their first Premier League victory of the season and plunged the hosts into a period of sustained problems.
The first half clearly belonged to the visitors from Ipswich, who surprised Tottenham with quick transitions and effective attacks. Sammie Szmodics put Ipswich in front with an acrobatic strike in the 31st minute. Shortly before half-time, Liam Delap made it 0-2 after a defensive error by Spurs. Tottenham appeared disoriented during this phase and left Ipswich too much space, which the promoted side consistently exploited.
In the second half, Tottenham showed a significantly improved performance. Rodrigo Bentancur brought the hosts back into the game in the 69th minute with an accurate header after Pedro Porro had set up with a perfect cross. Tottenham then increased the pressure and looked energetically for the equalizer. Despite a series of corners and some further chances, Tottenham could no longer overcome Ipswich’s defense, which remained steadfast in the final stages and brought the victory over time.
Statistically, Tottenham clearly dominated the game, but this was not reflected in the result. Spurs had 66% possession and completed 550 passes with an accuracy of 84%, while Ipswich only managed 278 passes with 68% accuracy. Tottenham had a total of 17 shots on goal, five of which hit the target, while Ipswich were more effective with eight shots on goal, three of which hit the target. The Expected Goals value showed a narrow advantage for Tottenham, whose value of 1.82 was slightly above Ipswich’s 1.62.
This defeat highlights the weaknesses of Tottenham, especially in defense and in converting scoring chances. Ipswich, on the other hand, presented themselves as a compact and clever underdog that consistently took advantage of their few opportunities. While Tottenham continues to struggle, Ipswich were able to take an important step towards self-confidence and avoiding relegation with this success.
Away weakness
Tottenham have shown a clear away weakness in recent matches across all competitions. In their last three away games, they have suffered significant defeats in both the Champions League and the Premier League. To remain competitive, the team urgently needs to stabilize its performance on foreign soil. This weakness not only endangers their current position, but could also jeopardize their season’s goals in the long term.
Tottenham facts & analysis
- 10th place in the Premier League
- The last three away games, lost in all competitions
- Spurs have won the last direct duel against Man City
Manchester City are expected to line up in a 4-1-4-1 system that allows them to strike a good balance between defense and offense. With Ruben Dias and John Stones likely to start again as center-backs, the defense will be even more stable, which should prove crucial against a team as strong in attack as Tottenham.
Tottenham, on the other hand, will line up in a 4-3-3, a formation that is predestined for quick transitions and a flexible offense. It will be important for the midfield to act compactly in order to neutralize City’s creative players and to set the scene for their own wingers.
Man City – Tottenham direct comparison & statistics
In the direct comparison of the two teams, the balance is almost even: in 160 meetings, City won 62 games, while Tottenham recorded 64 wins, and 34 games ended in a draw. Despite this balance, we believe that City will win the game and thus get back on the road to success.
Head to Head (H2H)
