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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Preview
After a brief hiatus, the English Premier League resumes with matches from the 21st round, featuring a high-profile clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. The encounter is set to take place on Sunday, January 14, at Old Trafford in Manchester.
This upcoming match holds significant importance for both teams as they contend for positions in European competitions. Currently, Manchester United sits in eighth place with 31 points, trailing the top 5 by 8 points. Tottenham Hotspur occupies the fifth spot with 39 points.
Both teams have played one match each in the new calendar year as part of the third round of the FA Cup. United secured a 2-0 away victory against Wigan Athletic from League One, while the Spurs achieved a minimal 1-0 win over Burnley.
Despite the visitors holding a higher position in the league table, bookmakers consider the hosts as favourites for the upcoming encounter. According to Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur odds, betting on the Red Devils to win comes with odds ranging from 2.20 to 2.30, while the chances for the Spurs to succeed are evaluated at odds of around 3.00-3.10. The draw odds vary between 3.80 and 4.00.
Let's assess the current form and motivation of the opponents and choose the most reliable Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur tips.
Manchester United Preview
The Red Devils wouldn't be themselves if they started showing consistent results. This trend extends to their performances during Boxing Day. Under Erik ten Haag, they suffered a 0-2 defeat to West Ham United, then overcame a 0-2 deficit at halftime to secure a 3-2 victory against Aston Villa, and subsequently shocked their fans by losing to the underdog, Nottingham Forest, (1-2).
In home matches this season, United has struggled to demonstrate consistent positive results. The team has accumulated only 18 points in 10 home games, ranking 11th in the Premier League, with a negative goal difference (13-16).
Tottenham Hotspur Preview
In contrast, the Spurs had a reasonably good finish to 2023. The team suffered only one defeat in the last six matches – an away loss to Brighton (2-4). During this period, Tottenham secured five victories, though it's worth noting that they faced relatively favourable opponents in late December.
The London club performs well in away matches, with 18 points in 10 games, securing the third position in the Premier League for this metric. The Spurs have lost only two away matches to Wolverhampton (1-2) and Brighton (2-4). However, in their last four away matches, they managed only one victory against Nottingham Forest (2-0).
Betting Tips Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
Judging by recent head-to-head encounters, Manchester United is not the most comfortable opponent for Tottenham. The Spurs suffered six defeats in the last ten matches, with two wins and two draws. However, in the first round of the current season, the London club emerged victorious (2-0).
We believe that Tottenham will avoid defeat in the second encounter. Tottenham has overcome its autumn slump and is once again approaching the top, while United is not showing consistent strong performances. We think that the guests will leave Old Trafford with at least one point, and this is the scenario we recommend for our Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction. Our tip for this game is Tottenham Hotspur Double Chance at odds of 1.77.
