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Manchester United vs. Tottenham Hotspur
There is another top game in the English Premier League this weekend. With the high density of big names in the best league in the world, there is a duel between two top teams on almost every matchday. This week it is the turn of Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur to duel at Old Trafford on Saturday at 18:30. Both want to reach fourth place and the Champions League with all their might, but are currently trailing Arsenal FC. Our prediction for this match can be found in the following Man United vs Tottenham tip.
The Red Devils have 47 points after 28 games, which is currently enough for fifth place. Fourth-placed Arsenal are currently only one point away, but United already have three more games under their belt than the Londoners. Tottenham would also like to snatch the CL ticket from their local rivals, but are currently three points behind the Gunners. Spurs have also played one game more than their neighbours, but with a win on Saturday they could still leave Manchester behind them.
Man United -Tottenham Info
– Date & Time: 12/03/2022, at 18:30.
– Venue: Manchester, Old Trafford
– Competition: Premier League, Matchday 29
– TV coverage: Sky Sport
Man United Form & Balance Check
Things are going less smoothly again at Manchester United at the moment. The Red Devils have only won two of their last five league games, which has led to rumours about Ralf Rangnick’s successor. With draws against Burnley, Southampton and Watford, United lost important points in the fight for the Champions League, and they also suffered an embarrassing exit in the F.A. Cup against second division Middlesbrough. The upcoming game against Tottenham is also the dress rehearsal for the highly significant second leg against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League, in which everything is still open after the 1-1 draw in the first leg.
United without a chance in Manchester derby
The Red Devils should therefore get into form as quickly as possible, because currently the top game weeks are dawning in Manchester. After the games against Tottenham and Atlético, the Red Devils will play Leicester City, and a Manchester derby was recently played. Here, Rangnick’s team was once again vastly outclassed by their city rivals, with Guardiola and his Citizens winning 4:1. Jadon Sancho was able to cancel out Kevin De Bruyne’s early goal, but another De Bruyne goal and a brace from Riyad Mahrez ensured that the game would go on to the next round.
Man United facts & analysis
– 5th place in the Premier League, 47 points
– Last lost 1:4 against Manchester City
– Only 2 wins from last 8 competitive matches
Tottenham form & balance check
Spurs continue to find their feet under Antonio Conte. Strong performances have frequently alternated with weak games in recent weeks, resulting in five wins and five defeats from their last ten matches. The results of the last games are particularly telling. First, Tottenham responded to two previous defeats in a row a few weeks ago with a superb 3-2 win over Man City, who were so hard to beat. But that was again followed by a 1-0 defeat at relegation candidates Burnley, which they then responded to with an emphatic 4-0 win at Leeds.
Strong response to cup exit
But even the emphatic win at the Whites was not enough to spur Spurs on to two straight victories. In the next game Tottenham were knocked out of the F.A. Cup by Middlesbrough, who had already knocked Man United out of the cup. Last weekend, however, Spurs once again showed a reaction and scored another resounding victory against a relegation candidate. Goals from Kane (2), Son, Reguilon and a Keane own goal put the Londoners on course for a 5-0 win over Everton.
Tottenham facts & analysis
– 7th in the Premier League, 45 points.
– Last win 5:0 against Everton
– 5 wins and 5 defeats from last 10 competitive matches
Predicted line-up – last update on 11 March 2022
Man United have recently been missing Varane, Shaw and Cavani in addition to Cristiano Ronaldo. As the return date for all of them is still open, we are sticking almost completely with last weekend’s starting eleven for the time being. Only Rashford could get a chance in place of Elanga.
Tottenham’s starting eleven has recently crystallised and is likely to remain unchanged against Man United. Reguilon, Sanchez, Winks, Lucas, Bergwijn and Emerson are other alternatives from the broad Spurs bench.
Man United -Tottenham direct comparison & stats
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have met in 169 matches in their long history, 161 of which have come in the Premier League. Overall, the Red Devils have a clear lead with 88 victories, while Spurs have won 40 matches. 41 other duels ended in draws. The first leg went clearly to Man United with 3:0.
– The most frequent result between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is 1-0. 11 matches ended like this.
– The first leg ended 3-0 for Manchester United.
– The comparisons between the two clubs last season: 1-6 (home to Manchester United) and 1-3 (home to Tottenham Hotspur).
– The average goals scored in a Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur clash is 3.8.
– The average number of goals scored in the first half in matches between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur is 2.
