MANCHESTER CITY VS. TOTTENHAM: PREDICTION, PREVIEW & BETTING TIPS

Manchester City vs. Tottenham - Prediction

Neither team is in great form right now, making this a tough match to call. Their recent meetings have been very balanced, with each side winning twice and one game ending in a draw in the last five clashes.

Both teams have scored in their last four matches, so it's likely that trend will continue.

Although Spurs have had some good results against City in recent years, they've only managed one win at the Etihad since 2016. Considering Tottenham's current struggles, it seems unlikely they'll be able to take advantage of City's issues. Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Tottenham.

Manchester City vs. Tottenham: Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

Manchester City face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, hoping to turn their season around.

Date: 23/11/2024

Kick-off time: 17:30

Location: Etihad Stadium, Manchester

City are in a tough spot, possibly their worst since Pep Guardiola's first season. They’ve lost four games in a row and are struggling with both attack and defense. Their aging squad has raised questions about whether their dominance is ending. Phil Foden has not been at his best, likely due to fatigue from last season and limited summer rest.

Slow starts are not new for City, as they've recovered from them before. However, this time feels different, with deeper problems. Losing Rodri to an ACL injury has been a major blow, as his role is difficult to replace. Despite all their spending, City lack a proper backup for him. A fifth straight loss would be shocking for a team with four consecutive league titles. However, City have often struggled against Spurs, so another setback is possible.

Tottenham are 10th in the league with 16 points from ten games. They’ve shown moments of brilliance under Ange Postecoglou but have been very inconsistent. The team has a young squad and isn't expected to fight for the title yet, but there’s pressure to qualify for the Champions League. Right now, that seems unlikely.

Spurs have strong players in every area, with forwards like Son Heung-min and Dominic Solanke, defenders such as Cristian Romero and Destiny Udogie, and quality midfielders like Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski. However, their defensive mistakes often undo their attacking efforts.

Postecoglou has acknowledged these issues but needs to fix them. While his job isn’t immediately at risk, failing to secure a top-four spot might cost him his role. Spurs have had decent results against City in recent years, and if they build on that confidence, they might get a positive result in this game.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event for all subscribed viewers.

Team News

Manchester City Team News:

City are unlikely to have Rodri back this season as he continues his recovery, while Oscar Bobb is also still out. Several players missed international duty, so Phil Foden, Rúben Dias, Jack Grealish, and John Stones are all doubtful for this match.

Predicted lineup: Ederson; Lewis, Akanji, Aké, Gvardiol; Kovačić; Bernardo, De Bruyne, Gündoğan, Savinho; Haaland.

Tottenham Team News:

Spurs are dealing with injuries to Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, and Wilson Odobert, all of whom are sidelined with hamstring problems. Mikey Moore is also a doubt, and Rodrigo Bentancur could face a long ban for comments about Son Heung-min made over the summer. However, the ban is unlikely to take effect before the weekend.

Predicted lineup: Vicario; Porro, Romero, Drăgușin, Udogie; Bissouma, Bentancur, Kulusevski; Johnson, Solanke, Son.

Manchester City VS. Tottenham - Form Guide

Manchester City come into this game in poor form, having lost their last four matches. In their most recent game, they were beaten 2-1 by Brighton after Erling Haaland had given them the lead.

Before that, City suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat away to Sporting CP despite Phil Foden scoring first, and they also lost 2-1 to Bournemouth in the game before that. These defeats followed a 2-1 loss to Tottenham in the EFL Cup, which came after a 1-0 win over Southampton, where Haaland scored the only goal.

Tottenham’s last match ended in a surprising 2-1 home loss to Ipswich Town, adding more pressure on the team.

Before that, Spurs lost 3-2 to Galatasaray in Turkey, despite goals from Will Lankshear and Dominic Solanke. However, they had won their two games before that, beating Aston Villa 4-1 with goals from Brennan Johnson, Solanke (twice), and James Maddison, and defeating Manchester City 2-1 thanks to Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr. Their good run came after a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace.