Tottenham Hotspur – Manchester United
Our Tottenham – Man United prediction is: Tottenham win – 2.45 odds
- Tottenham won their last PL game away against Brentford, Man United lost at home to Crystal Palace
- In the first half of the season, Spurs won 3-0 away against United
- This bet would have worked out in two of the last three meetings between the two
The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium will host a clash between two crisis-stricken Premier League heavyweights on Sunday afternoon. Both the hosts in 14th place and Manchester United in 13th have fallen well short of their own expectations. After the recent 1-2 defeat against Aston Villa, Ange Postecoglou’s team is under additional pressure – four defeats in a row speak for themselves.
The Red Devils, under coach Ruben Amorim, have at least shown a little more stability in terms of results of late, celebrating a late 2-1 win against Leicester. However, the loss of defensive leader Lisandro Martínez, who tore his cruciate ligament, weighs heavily. Interestingly, only two points separate the two teams – whoever loses here could slip even deeper into the relegation battle. It remains to be seen whether the Spurs can show a reaction after their embarrassing cup defeat against Liverpool (0-4). You can find out who has the better cards in this game in our Tottenham – Man United betting tip.
Tottenham – Man United info
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Date and Time: 16.02.2025, 17:30
- Competition: Premier League, 25th Matchday
- TV broadcast: Sky
Tottenham Form & Record Check
Tottenham’s current form is a cause for concern. After promising performances in the Europa League against IF Elfsborg (3-0) and in the Premier League against Brentford (2-0), a series of three defeats followed, which may well shake Ange Postecoglou’s team. In particular, the clear 0-4 defeat in the League Cup against Liverpool revealed serious defensive weaknesses.
Two-faced
Interestingly, there is a clear pattern emerging for Spurs: they find it extremely difficult to score in the first half – in the last five games, there has not been a single game with more than one goal before the break. Conversely, the second half is usually goal-laden, with over 1.5 goals scored in 80% of cases. The recent 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Aston Villa confirmed this trend.
The situation in the Premier League is alarming with Spurs 14th in the table, level on points with Everton lurking behind them. You might think that the Spurs are underperforming, especially considering that they are only two points behind Manchester United. The ongoing injury concerns, most recently Richarlison, do not make Postecoglou’s task any easier. It remains to be seen whether the team can still turn things around.
Tottenham Facts & Analysis
- 14th place
- One win in last eight PL games
- Last league game 2-0 win vs Brentford
Tottenham are expected to stick with Ange Postecoglou’s tried and tested 4-2-3-1 system, with some interesting personnel options arising from Richarlison’s recent injury. In goal, Kinský is likely to be given the nod after his recent impressive displays. The back four will likely be Porro, Danso, Gray and Spence. In defensive midfield, the promising duo of Bergvall-Bentancur could play, while in front of them, Moore, Kulusevski and Tel are likely to occupy the attacking midfield roles. In the number 10 role, captain Son is set to start, having been in scintillating form. Interestingly, Postecoglou continues to integrate young talents like Tel and Moore, who have recently performed well. It will be interesting to see whether this formation also proves successful against Manchester United.
Man United Form & Record Check
Manchester United are currently going through a remarkable phase of inconsistency. Under new coach Ruben Amorim, the team has shown its potential at times, such as in the recent 2-1 FA Cup win against Leicester with Maguire’s late winner, but the defeat against Crystal Palace (0-2) in the Premier League once again revealed the existing weaknesses. In particular, the loss of Lisandro Martínez, who tore a ligament, is a major setback for the already shaky defense.
The Red Devils’ pattern in recent games is interesting: in the first 45 minutes, the team regularly struggles to score goals, but develops significantly more firepower after the break. This “two-faced tactic” may often lead to success – four wins from the last five games suggest as much – but it does not look at all confident. Their 13th place in the Premier League reflects their mixed season.
Internal Problems
One may wonder whether Amorim’s philosophy has really been embraced by the players. His public statements about difficulties in convincing Marcus Rashford of his playing idea, for example, suggest that there are still problems with adaptation. The gap to Crystal Palace is only one point – so there is still plenty of room for improvement for the English record champions.
Man United facts & analysis
- 13th place in the table
- Two wins from the last four PL games
- Last league game lost 0:2 to Crystal Palace
Manchester United appear to be playing in a 3-4-3 format again under the leadership of coach Amorim. This system has proven to be stable and effective in recent games. After the spectacular victory against Leicester in the FA Cup, little will change in the formation. The back four will be made up of Yoro and Maguire, both of whom are in strong form. Mainoo stabilizes the midfield and Bruno Fernandes provides offensive pressure with his intelligence and creative style of play. Diallo, inspired by his outstanding performance in the cup, could again shine alongside Højlund in offense, while Onana guards the goal.
Tottenham – Man United Comparison & Stats
The most recent results speak for themselves: Tottenham have not lost to Manchester United in five meetings. The Spurs have three wins and two draws to their name, with the last three duels all going to the Londoners.
Particularly noteworthy: in December 2024, Tottenham won 4-3 in the League Cup, three months earlier they managed a convincing 3-0 away win in the Premier League. Interestingly, at least three goals were scored in four of the last five duels – high-scoring encounters seem almost inevitable in this duel.
The last two draws (2-2 each) date back to January 2024 and 2023. What is striking is that Tottenham have scored in all five games and have always scored at least two goals. Manchester United, on the other hand, have not won against Spurs in 657 days.
The trend in the second halves is also remarkable: Tottenham have won four of the last five games after the break. The Red Devils, on the other hand, regularly have problems in this phase, which is reflected in a series of four defeats in the second 45 minutes.
