Tottenham Hotspur – Manchester City
Our Tottenham – Manchester City betting tip is: More than 3.5 goals – 1.84 odds
- The last league clash between these two saw four goals scored
- In six of the last seven PL games involving Manchester City, more than 3, 5 goals have been scored
- In Spurs’ last league game, five goals were scored
The stage is set for a thrilling Premier League clash between Tottenham and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night. The Citizens arrive with a surprise 2-0 defeat to Liverpool in their luggage, while Spurs boosted their confidence at the weekend with a convincing 4-1 away win against Ipswich. The attacking duo of Son Heung-Min and Brennan Johnson in particular harmonized magnificently.
Although the situation in the table favors the visitors from Manchester, who are in 4th place, Tottenham will not want to lose touch with the international places. With 33 points and 12th place in the table, Spurs still have every chance – level on points with Crystal Palace and just four points behind Brentford. Interestingly, the Citizens’ form under Guardiola is starting to show cracks: The Champions League exit against Real Madrid has now been followed by the league defeat against Liverpool. It will be interesting to see how Pep Guardiola can get his team back on track. Find out what kind of game we can expect in our Tottenham – Manchester City betting tip.
Tottenham – Manchester City Info
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Date and time: 26. 02.2025, 20:30
- Competition: Premier League, Matchday 27
- TV broadcast: Sky
Tottenham Form & Balance Check
Tottenham are showing their strong side again after a short dry spell. After two heavy defeats in the cup – a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup and an emphatic 4-0 defeat at Liverpool in the League Cup – Ange Postecoglou’s side have bounced back impressively. The recent Premier League victories against Brentford (2:0), Manchester United (1:0) and most recently the convincing 4:1 win at Ipswich speak for themselves. The offense around Son Heung-min, who continues to be an important leading player despite a slight decline in form, is developing particularly well.
The role of James Maddison, whose precise passing and goalscoring threat are noticeably invigorating the attacking efforts, is interesting. Spurs have scored at least two goals in a remarkable 80% of their last five games – a clear sign of their attacking quality. Sitting 12th in the table, Tottenham still have every chance of moving up the table.
Takeaway qualities
The four-point gap to Brentford appears to be surmountable, especially given their current form. You could be forgiven for thinking that the team had suffered a mental breakdown after the cup defeats – the opposite is the case. The way the team has fought its way back speaks volumes for the character of the squad.
Tottenham facts & analysis
- Twelfth in the table
- Three wins in a row
- Last game 4: 1 win over Ipswich
Spurs are likely to stick to their usual 4-3-3 system in the upcoming game. The trio of Maddison, Bergvall and Bentancur could pull the strings in midfield, while Son is likely to remain the main man in attack despite his recent dip in form.
It will be interesting to see whether Tel and Kulusevski will actually occupy the attacking wing positions. In defense, Postecoglou seems to be relying on the back four of Danso, Udogie, Spence and Reguilón, with Porro potentially providing an alternative from the bench.
Vicario is once again likely to stand between the posts. However, it remains to be seen whether the coach will pull a tactical surprise or two out of his hat.
Manchester City Form & Balance Check
Manchester City are currently going through a remarkably difficult phase. The 2-0 defeat against Liverpool at the weekend was their third loss in the last five games. The Champions League exit against Real Madrid (1:3, 2:3), which abruptly ended the dream of defending the title, was particularly bitter. Pep Guardiola was unusually self-critical after the Madrid game, admitting that his team was playing “at its worst this year”.
The current lack of form is particularly evident in the defense. City have conceded goals in four of their last five games – an unusual vulnerability for the reigning champions. The 4-0 win against Newcastle was the only convincing performance in recent times. The dependence on Erling Haaland, who is struggling with knee problems, is becoming increasingly clear.
Negativtrend
With fourth place in the table and 44 points, the team is still within reach of the top places, but the gap to Nottingham Forest is only three points. Newcastle have already caught up in terms of points. Interestingly, there is a clear pattern here: In the last five games, more than 1.5 goals have been scored consistently – City scored in 80% of the games, but also conceded at least one goal in 80% of the games.
Manchester City facts & analysis
- Fourth in the table
- Two defeats from last four league games
- Last PL game 0: 2 against Liverpool
After the bitter Champions League defeat against Real Madrid, Pep Guardiola is likely to line up his team in the usual 4-3-3 system. The big question remains Erling Haaland, who has been struggling with knee problems recently – he is in the squad, but is not guaranteed to start.
De Bruyne could return to the starting eleven after his substitution against Madrid to add creativity to the midfield.
In defense, Dias and Aké are likely to form the central defensive duo, flanked by Lewis and Gvardiol.
It will be interesting to see whether Guardiola makes any major tactical adjustments after the sobering elimination in the Premier League – but the basic order is likely to remain the same.
Tottenham – Manchester City head-to-head & stats
The recent duels between Tottenham and Manchester City show an interesting dynamic. Spurs have won the last two encounters – a remarkable 4-0 win in Manchester in November 2024 and a 2-1 victory in the League Cup in October 2024.
Before that, however, City dominated with two consecutive victories: a 2-0 win in the Premier League in May 2024 and a narrow 1-0 win in the FA Cup in January 2024. The oldest duel of the last five matches ended in a spectacular 3-3 draw in December 2023.
What is striking is that at least two goals were scored in four of the last five duels. The goal rate in the second half is particularly remarkable – City have scored in three consecutive games, but have also conceded three times in a row after the break.
The matches are usually hard-fought, with no team able to build up a longer winning streak. It is also interesting to note that Tottenham recently gained the upper hand under Postecoglou after Guardiola’s team had previously dominated. Let’s see if Spurs can continue their current run against City
