Two struggling sides go head-to-head as Tottenham Hotspur face Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United best bets
- Tottenham Hotspur to win – 33/13 with SBK
- BTTS and over 2.5 goals – 4/7 with Paddy Power
- Mathys Tel to score any time – 9/5 with Betfred
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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United predictions
This has been a Premier League season to forget for both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
When the fixture list was released at the start of the campaign, this game looked like being significant in the top-four race. Instead, Tottenham head into Sunday’s match way down in 14th, with United one spot below their upcoming opponents.Â
A bottom-half finish is a genuine possibility for both sides. United have never finished lower than eighth in the Premier League era, while you have to go back to 2007/08 to find the last time Spurs ended a campaign outside the top 10.
That was also the year in which Tottenham won their most recent trophy, as Juande Ramos’ team beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup final.
Ten days ago, Spurs were still involved in three cup competitions. The Premier League had become a secondary consideration, usurped by the club’s desire to end its trophy drought.
However, recent defeats by Liverpool in the EFL Cup and Aston Villa in the FA Cup mean Ange Postecoglou’s charges are no longer able to claim a piece of domestic silverware this term. Their season, and perhaps the manager’s future, now comes down to the Europa League.
Manchester United are also through to the last 16 of that tournament, while they remain in the FA Cup too. Yet Ruben Amorim is struggling three months into the job. Results have been mediocre and performances have, for the most part, been poor.
Something has to change for both Postecoglou and Amorim. The former has rightly pointed to an injury crisis as justification for his team’s dismal form, but even with key players out Spurs should be higher than 14th.
Amorim, meanwhile, continues to insist he will not deviate from his preferred 3-4-3 system, even though the formation patently does not suit most of the players at his disposal.
The winner of Sunday’s clash will be given a reprieve, while the pressure will be piled on the losing manager.Â
The Tottenham supporters are yet to turn on Postecoglou, while there is little chance of Amorim’s job being under threat this season. Yet being in the bottom half of the table at this late stage of the season reflects extremely poorly on both clubs.
Tottenham vs Man United betting tips
Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United are both in desperate need of a pick-me-up ahead of Sunday’s showdown.
Tottenham Hotspur to win
Tottenham remain without several first-teamers heading into the weekend, including Dominic Solanke, Cristian Romero and Guglielmo Vicario.Â
The likes of James Maddison and Micky van de Ven are doubts and it would be a surprise to see either player in the starting XI.
Manchester United have fewer absentees, yet we anticipate them coming unstuck at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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Spurs are a deeply flawed team, but they still have some things going for them. Despite everything, Tottenham have scored the joint-third most goals in the division. Even with players out, this side creates chances.
United have been extremely underwhelming of late. They are heavily reliant on the relatively inexperienced Amad Diallo for inspiration in the final third, while question marks over the defence persist.
âš½ Back Tottenham Hotspur to win at 33/13 with SBK âš½
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals
There is no such thing as a guaranteed payout, but this wager has been successful more often than not in matches involving Tottenham in 2025.
Postcoglou’s stubbornness has cost his team this season. Even with a second-string defensive unit, the Tottenham manager has refused to offer the backline more protection.
Spurs are a front-footed, attack-minded side and their games tend to be remarkably open. Their 24 Premier League fixtures have averaged 3.54 goals per 90 minutes.
Manchester United’s contests have been less eventful (that is part of the problem), but they will find themselves swept along by Spurs, as they were in a 4-3 defeat on their last visit to this stadium in December.
âš½ Tip both teams to score and over 2.5 goals at 4/7 with Paddy Power âš½
Mathys Tel to score any time
Mathys Tel was a rare bright spot for Tottenham in their loss to Aston Villa in the FA Cup last weekend.
The Bayern Munich loanee went straight into the starting XI following his recent move to north London. Tel looked lively throughout and it was he who scored Tottenham’s only goal of the game.
The Frenchman’s long-term future will not necessarily be at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but Postecoglou will be keen to make the most of the forward’s talents for the time being.
There is no doubting the 19-year-old’s natural gifts and Spurs supporters liked what they saw at Villa Park.
Do not be surprised if Tel makes his mark on his home debut on Sunday.
âš½ Go for Mathys Tel to score any time at 9/5 with Betfred âš½
📺 How to watch Tottenham vs Man United
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England.
- Date and time: Sunday 16th February, 4.30pm.
- How to watch: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League.
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Greg Lea
Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.
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