Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Last three encounters have gone in the Lilywhites’ favour. 

Manchester United have started the new season in mixed form accumulating just seven points from the opening five matches. Consistency has been a major problem under Erik ten Hag with the team failing to convert games into wins. The Red Devils currently find themselves in 11th position, one place behind their opponents with equal points. 

Manchester United have also started their run in the UEFA Europa League with a draw against FC Twente. They have also been drawn against Leicester City in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup which is set to commence on 31st October. 

Meanwhile, after a bright start, Tottenham Hotspur have been on the receiving end, losing their matches against Newcastle and Arsenal in back-to-back games. However, they did bounce back in the last match securing a comfortable victory over Brentford to end their two-game drought. 

Ange Postecoglou’s side have also secured their place in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup. The Lilywhites however have been handed a tough draw against Manchester City. Tottenham began their run in the Europa League with a comprehensive win against Qarabag. This game will be crucial for Lilywhites as they attempt to return to the top. 

Kick-Off:

Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 4:30 PM UK, 9:00 PM IST

Location: Old Trafford

Form:

⁠Manchester United (in all competitions): L-W-W-D-D

Tottenham Hotspur (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-W

Players to Watch

Alejandro Garnacho (Manchester United)

Alejandro Garnacho has started the new season in breathtaking form scoring four goals and assisting another three from eight matches in all competitions. After an impressive end to the last season, this season looks to be the breakthrough year for him, with the teenage sensation establishing himself as one of the important players for Manchester United. His breathtaking pace and dribbling skills can cause several problems to the Tottenham backline who mainly play a highline. 

James Maddison (⁠Tottenham Hotspur)

James Maddison has been a shrewd signing for Lilywhites who has transformed this team with his wonderful passing range and creativity. This season, he has already scored one and assisted another two in the five games he has featured. 

Maddison has already created the second most chances (12) and has looked threatening at times combining effectively with the front trio. It is not just the goals and assists that he brings to the table, Maddison also works hard for the team helping the team defensively by covering a lot of ground. 

Match Facts

• Manchester United played a goalless draw in the last Premier League outing against Crystal Palace
• Tottenham Hotspur secured a 3-1 win over Brentford
• Manchester United are unbeaten in the last four matches

⁠Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Marcus Rashford to score the first goal– 15/2 with bet365
• Tip 2: Manchester United to win this game– 13/10 with sky bet
• Tip 3: The match to end with goals over 3.5 – 1/1 with William HILL

Injury & Team News

Manchester United will be without the quartet of Leny Yoro (leg), Luke Shaw (calf), Tyrell Malacia, and Victor Lindelof (muscle injury). We might see the four of them make a return after the international break. Erik ten Hag has a huge decision to make for the striker role after Rasmus Højlund’s return from the injury. 

Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur have two injury concerns for this game. Richarlison and summer signing Wilson Odobert have been ruled out due to a muscle and hamstring injury respectively. 

Head-to-Head

Total Matches – 201

⁠Manchester United – 96

Tottenham Hotspur – 54

Draw – 51

Predicted Lineup

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Onana (GK); Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot; Mainoo, Casemiro; Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

⁠Tottenham Hotspur predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Vicario (GK); Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Maddison; Kulusevski, Solanke, Son

Match Prediction for ⁠Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

Although the Red Devils are struggling to perform consistently, they still have the best crowd on their side who doesn’t stop cheering for their team. Manchester team will be confident to turn the table against a Tottenham side who have shown they are capable of troubling the Red Devils. We expect, this match to be a thriller with goals, drama, and action at both ends. 

Prediction: ⁠Manchester United 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur

Telecast for Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur

India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US –  NBC Sports

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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