Sunday’s headline fixture in the Premier League sees Man United and Tottenham clash at Old Trafford, where the hosts will be looking to resume winning ways following a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park last weekend.
The visitors bounced back last time out, beating Brentford by three goals to one, and will now be looking to kick on. Read on for our Man United vs Tottenham predictions.
Man United vs Tottenham prediction
For the Man United vs Tottenham match prediction, we believe the final score will be a 2-2 draw based on our analysis.
The visitors have shown plenty in the final third this season, but they’ve also lacked defensive solidity, while the same can be said for the hosts, so we could see goals all round.
See below our Man United vs Tottenham predictions and tips:
Tottenham Over 5.5 Shots on Target @ 5/4 with Boylesports
Tottenham to Score Over 1.5 Goals @ 10/11 with Boylesports
Man United vs Tottenham betting odds
The table below shows the implied probabilities behind the match result odds, as well as our adjusted probabilities and the differences.
Bet | Odds | Implied probability | Our adjusted probability | Difference |
---|---|---|---|---|
Man United to Win | 13/10 | 43.5% | 36.1% | -7.4% |
Tottenham to Win | 7/4 | 36.4% | 34.4% | -2.0% |
Draw | 11/4 | 26.7% | 29.5% | +2.8% |
Man United vs Tottenham head-to-head statistics
When the pair last met, at this venue back in January 2024, they drew 2-2 at Old Trafford. Prior to that, Tottenham beat Man United by two goals to nil at home. Sunday’s hosts are now without a win in three renewals of this fixture.
Man United vs Tottenham preview
This match will be played on 29/09/2024 at Old Trafford. Kick off will be at 16:30 GMT.
Try as they might, the Red Devils couldn’t force a breakthrough against Crystal Palace last weekend, settling for a draw. As they created plenty, but also gave away some rather hefty chances, on another day, that could easily have been a win or a defeat, so Erik ten Hag probably wasn’t too disappointed with a share of the spoils.
In all competitions, the hosts are unbeaten in three, scoring ten goals and conceding none, which sounds great, but this is easily their toughest test since that rather disappointing defeat against Liverpool.
Last week was a tough one for Spurs as they folded rather tamely against rivals Arsenal, before very nearly whimpering out of the EFL Cup, their blushes saved by two late goals, which got them through but didn’t cover up the fact that the performance against lower-level opposition was weak.
Fortunately, last weekend, Ange Postecoglou’s men bounced back with a strong attacking display against Brentford, scoring three goals, creating lots of chances.
It’s worth noting that both teams will be in Europa League action on Thursday night, but with wholesale changes expected to be made by both managers, such continental commitments aren’t expected to have much bearing on this fixture.
Man United vs Tottenham Betting tips
Two bets catch the eye ahead of Sunday’s final Premier League fixture:
Tottenham Over 5.5 Shots on Target
Let’s face it, Spurs haven’t exactly set the world alight during the early weeks of the season, so much so that manager Postecoglou has certainly had to bat away criticism.
However, while overall performances haven’t been amazing, with chances often missed, Sunday’s visitors are right up there from a shooting point of view.
So far, only Manchester City have taken more shots in the Premier League this season, while the champions are also the only ones averaging more shots on target per game.
If we consider that Spurs are averaging 6.60 shots on target per game, registering six or more shots on target in each of their two away games, then it’s easy to feel that the odds on offer here are slightly generous.
After all, facing a United side that will give up both space in behind and chances should aid Spurs’ shot-making chances.
Tottenham to Score Over 1.5 Goals
It’s also worth betting on Spurs to find the net a couple of times in this fixture. Sure, the hosts have kept three clean sheets on the spin, but they were very fortunate to leave Selhurst Park without conceding last weekend.
We have seen this United back-line fold rather tamely this season, conceding three goals at home to Liverpool, while they shipped twice away to Brighton as well.
Having sharpened their offensive tools last weekend, Postecoglou’s men, who are no strangers to thriving on the break in games of this nature, will be looking to do some damage here, and at odds 10/11, they’re worth betting on to do just that.
Recap - Man United vs Tottenham betting tips
To recap, our best bets for Man United vs Tottenham are as follows:
Tottenham Over 5.5 Shots on Target @ 5/4 with Boylesports
Tottenham to Score Over 1.5 Goals @ 10/11 with Boylesports
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