It’s been almost a year since that wild 3-3 draw at the Etihad, and now Manchester City and Tottenham are back at it, both feeling the heat. City’s chase for a fifth straight league title has hit a snag with back-to-back 2-1 losses to Bournemouth and Brighton, marking Pep Guardiola’s first-ever four-game losing streak.
With a big match against league leaders Liverpool coming up, City really need to find their groove again against Spurs. They’ve been tough to beat at home, staying unbeaten in the league at the Etihad since November 2022, and they’ll want to use that home advantage to keep their title hopes alive.
Tottenham has been a tricky opponent at the Etihad lately, snagging points in most of their last nine Premier League visits (W3, D2, L4). But their surprising 2-1 loss to newly-promoted Ipswich last week showed they’re struggling under Ange Postecoglou, who’s busy rebuilding a young squad that’s dealing with injuries.
If Micky van de Ven can’t play, Spurs’ defense might be in for a tough time against City’s firepower. Erling Haaland, fresh off scoring four goals in the UEFA Nations League, is ready to lead the charge as City aims to get their attacking rhythm back.
Manchester City to Win: 8/15
Draw: 4/1
Tottenham to Win: 5/1
Odds via Ladbrokes, subject to change.
Man City to Win & Both Teams to Score @ 7/5: A solid pick considering both teams’ recent scoring trends.
Brennan Johnson to Score Anytime @ 13/5: The Spurs forward offers good value for finding the net.
Dejan Kulusevski Over 0.5 Shots & Over 0.5 Fouls @ 4/5: A combined market bet that reflects his attacking involvement.
UK Matchday prediction: Double Chance – City or Draw at 1/5. Click the link below for the best odds and exclusive welcome bonus!
Manchester City Wins: 68
Draws: 37
Tottenham Wins: 67
Notably, City are unbeaten in their last four Premier League home games against Spurs.
Hot Stat: Erling Haaland scored twice against Tottenham last season and has already netted 12 goals this term.
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