Manchester United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, English Premier League 2024-25, Today Match Prediction

Manchester United FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC Match Prediction & Analysis

The 2 clubs being represented from England in the Europa League are Man United and Tottenham, which was grim for the former and glorious for the latter. The Red Devils have now failed to win an opening game in a major European competition for the fourth consecutive season. Now, albeit in a different competition, which is the Premier League, United can lose more than two of their opening six matches for the fourth time in history. This puts a considerable amount of pressure on the Dutchman to deliver. 

Spurs on the other hand, enjoyed a comfortable victory as Ange fielded a younger cohort of players. The Australian will surely want to see his side much higher up the table and only victory at Old Trafford would do that. 

Head-to-Head Record : This fixture has been played a whopping 173 times in all competitions. United have won a little more than half (90) with spurs winning 40 apart from the 43 draws. 

Current Standings : Both teams have amassed equal amounts of points with only goal difference separating the two. Manchester United with Goal difference (0) sit in 11th spot after 5 games. While the Lilywhites sit in 10th spot.

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Marcus Rashford has scored six top-flight goals against Spurs - only against Leicester (8) does he have a better record. Ten Hag aggressively defended his decision to rest Rashford last week. But surely with Marcus’ statistics on show, he could be called into action. Spurs have lost 24 away games against Man United (W4, D4). Only Everton have lost as many top-flight away fixtures against a single opponent. The last time these two teams met in a thrilling Premier League fixture that had everything on offer. 

Goals have gone dry for main man Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese has now attempted 17 shots in the Premier League this season, more than any other player who is yet to score. 

Stats That Matter 

Manchester United are ranked 7th in ball possession with 55.2% averaging 13.6 shots per game. The Red Devils score an average of 1 goal per match with a shooting accuracy of 41%. Matthijs De Ligt, Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho are the top scorers with 1 goal each. The team has an average of 2.2 saves per game, the fourth worst in the season. They have conceded an average of 1 goal per match.

Injury list - Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw, Tyrell Malacia and Leny Yoro remain on the sidelines. The good news is that Mason Mount is back from injury. 

Man United Probable Starting Lineup - Onana (GK), Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez, Dalot (DEF), Ugarte, Mainoo, Fernandes, Amad, Rashford (MID), Zirkzee (FWD).

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The alarm bells begin ringing once Spurs hit the road. Spurs have won 3 Premier League away games since November 2023, no side ever-present in the top flight in that time has fewer victories on the road. The club has also remained winless in their opening 3 Premier League away matches in only one of the last 15 seasons (2019-2020). 

Postecoglou loves his side playing front foot football, and said he’d never want to change that style despite the circumstances. Tottenham have made 263 of-the-ball-runs into the opposition’s box, a figure exceeded only by Liverpool’s 282.  

Heung-Ming Son has created 13 chances from open play in the top-flight this season, more than any other player. Spurs captain is also one short of moving into the Premier League’s top 20 highest goalscorers. Ange will want his man fit.

Stats That Matter 

Tottenham Hotspur are ranked 3rd in ball possession with 64% averaging 17.2 shots per game. The Spurs score an average of 1.80 goals per match with a shooting accuracy of 41%. Heung-Min Son is the top scorer with 2 goals this season. Pedro Porro and Cristian Romero have scored one goal apiece in the 5 matches played this season. The team has an average of 2.4 saves per game, the fifth worst in the season. They have conceded an average of 1 goal per match.

Injury list - A big setback to Spurs was an injury to Son. The South Korean will undergo a couple of training sessions, until an assessment is made. Richarlison is another one to miss out. 

Spurs Probable Starting Lineup -  Vicario (GK), Porro, Romero, Van De Ven, Udogie (DEF), Kulusevski, Betancur, Maddison (MID), Johnson, Solanke, Son (FWD).

MANCHESTER UNITED FC vs TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR FC
Winning Prediction

This meeting, like all previous fixtures, promises to be a thrilling match. United will aim to capitalize on their home-field advantage and psychological edge. Both teams will be eager to gain an upper hand in this crucial encounter.

Manchester United to Win (3-2)

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