One of the standout games in the Premier League this weekend sees two under-pressure teams meet as Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford.
United boss Michael Carrick is already under a bit of scrutiny despite having led the Red Devils to Champions League qualification last season, with United having won just two of their seven matches across all competitions this term.
Prior to the international break, United rescued a point against Fulham at Craven Cottage with a late equaliser after losing to Manchester City and then against Brighton and Hove Albion, having been 2-0 up against the Seagulls in the third round of the EFL Cup.
Roberto De Zerbi is also feeling the heat in his first full season with Spurs, who staved off relegation on the final day of last season and have failed to win any of their opening five matches.
The North Londoners went into the international break on the back of a 3-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa. Although they scored their first league goals of the season, the scoreline majorly flattered them.
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Man United vs. Tottenham prediction
We think an even contest will play out in Manchester.
United will be desperate to avoid verging into yet another full-blown crisis, as some players have already suggested fear of, and ensuring the avoidance of defeat and therefore some more careful play is likely.
Spurs, on the other hand, are still trying to play the De Zerbi way, which is a style of football that Oliver Glasner has explained can be fairly easily nullified and worked out — and so neither side being confident nor competent enough to get three points means a draw is a decent bet.
Score Prediction: Man United 1-1 Tottenham (+800 at Fanatics)
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Man United vs. Tottenham best bets
We’ve picked four betting angles for Man United vs. Tottenham.
Despite neither side being overly confident or competent, both teams scoring seems a decent bet with each likely to sense weakness in the other and go for three points.
| United & Spurs’ recent records | ||
|---|---|---|
| United under Carrick | 22 games | BTTS – Yes: 14 |
| Spurs under De Zerbi | 12 games | BTTS – Yes: 5 |
United have played better on the counter-attack under Carrick and so a Spurs side looking to dominate the ball should help that, while Spurs should at least still have openings to punish an often disorganised United side.
Marcus Rashford has been able to rest over the international break and the England international getting a shot on target is a good bet, especially with Spurs having issues at right-back as Pedro Porro remains sidelined.
Scoring Spurs’ first league goal of the season may earn Conor Gallagher a start as well as his industry and hard-working mentality in a so-called ‘bigger’ game. He may well play as the No. 10 and is good value to be a threat on Senne Lammens’ goal.
Tenacious in the middle of the park, big-money summer signing Mateus Fernandes has taken his time to settle into his rhythm for Spurs, but he will again be crucial for the visitors in attempting to break up any United attacks or counter-attacks.
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Best SGP for Man United vs. Tottenham
Here is out favorite SGP for Man United vs. Tottenham:
- Both teams to score
- Marcus Rashford to have a shot on target
- Conor Gallagher to have a shot on target
- Mateus Fernandes to make over 1.5 tackles
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Man United vs. Tottenham odds
Man United are the favorites to beat Fulham in the Premier League. Find odds at the time of writing below or follow it live with The Sporting News.
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Result |
DraftKings |
FanDuel |
BetMGM |
|
Man United to win |
-140 |
-165 | -160 |
|
Draw |
+320 |
+320 | +280 |
|
Tottenham to win |
+320 |
+350 |
+310 |


