Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur face off in Sunday’s marquee clash at Old Trafford, both looking for a result that could spark some much-needed momentum after underwhelming starts to their Premier League campaigns.
With five games played, these two top-four hopefuls are level on points – 7 from 2 wins, (2W, 1D, 2L) – making a win in this clash vital not only for their Champions League aspirations but also for gaining an edge over a direct rival.
United will be banking on home advantage, having won 7 of their last 10 league meetings against Tottenham at Old Trafford. However, Erik Ten Hag’s side has struggled to keep things tight at the back, managing just 4 clean sheets in their last 20 home matches.
The big question is whether Tottenham can take advantage of United’s defensive weaknesses at Old Trafford. Ange Postecoglou’s team are notoriously poor travellers, winning just 2 of their last 12 away games in the Premier League, with 5 defeats in their last 8.
Spurs themselves have also been far from solid defensively, conceding 30 goals in their last 15 away league matches with their struggles with set-pieces a recurring issue, accounting for 40% of goals conceded. So, Spurs might find themselves spending more time defending against United than applying pressure at the other end.
Betting Tips: Full-time Draw; Bruno Fernandes 2+ Shots on Target
29/09 16:30 Manchester United – Tottenham Full-time Draw @ 3.85; Bruno Fernandes 2+ Shots on Target @ 3.00 (Betano)
Matches between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are often thrilling, high-scoring affairs, with both teams frequently ending up sharing the points.
This pattern is evident in two of their last three encounters, which finished in 2-2 draws, highlighting just how evenly matched these sides tend to be. Given their ongoing defensive struggles, it’s entirely possible that Sunday’s clash could follow a similar script.
With that in mind, our first betting tip is a Full-time Draw, available at 3.85 odds on Betano.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur - Full-time Draw @ 3.85
Bruno Fernandes 2+ Shots on Target
Another solid bet is Bruno Fernandes to have 2+ shots on target at 3.00 odds on Betano.
Fernandes consistently delivers standout performances against Tottenham, with 3 goals and 2 assists in 8 appearances. As Manchester United’s key playmaker, he is also responsible for set-pieces, an area where Spurs have shown vulnerability.
With Tottenham’s shaky defence and susceptibility to conceding from set-pieces, Fernandes should to meet this line comfortably.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur - Bruno Fernandes 2+ Shots on Target @ 3.00Probable Lineups:
- Manchester United: Onana; Dalot, de Ligt, Martinez, Mazraoui; Ugarte, Mainoo; Rashford, Fernandes, Garnacho; Zirkzee.
- Tottenham: Vicario; Udogie, van de Ven, Romero, Porro; Kulusevski, Bissouma, Maddison; Son, Johnson, Solanke.
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