Tottenham vs Man United: Premier League Preview, Predictions & Betting Tips

A high-stakes clash awaits as Spurs host Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Both teams are looking to find consistency, with Tottenham struggling for form and United battling injuries while trying to push up the table.

• Match: Tottenham vs Man United
• Date: Sunday, 16 February 2025
• Kick-off: 16:30 GMT
• Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
  

• 2-0 vs Brentford (A)
• 1-2 vs Leicester (H)
• 2-3 vs Everton (A)
• 1-2 vs Arsenal (A)
• 1-2 vs Newcastle (H)

A much-needed 2-0 win at Brentford last time out in the league ended a seven-game winless run in the English top-flight for Spurs. However, Ange Postecoglou's side have struggled defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last five games.

• 0-2 vs Crystal Palace (H)
• 1-0 vs Fulham (A)
• 1-3 vs Brighton (H)
• 3-1 vs Southampton (H)
• 2-2 vs Liverpool (A)

United have been inconsistent, suffering defeats at home but grinding out crucial away wins. Their attack has been misfiring at times, and injuries continue to be a problem.

• Cristian Romero (Muscle) – Out
• Destiny Udogie (Hamstring) – Doubtful
• Guglielmo Vicario (Ankle) –  Doubtful
• Wilson Odobert (Hamstring) – Doubtful
• Timo Werner (Hamstring) – Doubtful
• Brennan Johnson (Muscle) – Doubtful
• Dominic Solanke (Knee) – Out
• Richarlison (Calf) - Out
• James Maddison (Calf) – Doubtful
• Radu Dragusin (Knee) – Out
  

• Mason Mount (Muscle) – Out
• Luke Shaw (Muscle) – Out
• Jonny Evans – Doubtful
• Lisandro Martínez – (Knee) – Out
  

Both sides have key players missing, with Spurs particularly light in defence. United's injury list affects their midfield creativity and defensive depth.

• Goalkeeper: Antonin Kinsky
• Defenders: Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, Archie Gray, Djed Spence
• Midfielders: Pape Sarr, Yves Bissouma, Rodrigo Bentancur
• Forwards: Son Heung-min, Mathys Tel, Dejan Kulusevski

Son will be pivotal in attack, with Tel likely leading the line. Defensive absences could leave Spurs vulnerable.

• Goalkeeper: André Onana
• Defenders: Leny Yoro, Harry Maguire, Matthijs de Ligt 
• Midfielders: Diogo Dalot, Manuel Ugarte, Bruno Fernandes, Noussair Mazraoui 
• Attackers: Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo
• Striker: Rasmus Højlund

Højlund will need to deliver in front of goal, while Fernandes’ influence will be crucial in midfield.

• Strengths: Quick transitions, high-pressing, attacking threat from wide players
• Weaknesses: Leaky defence, struggling in midfield battles

Spurs will try to exploit United’s defensive uncertainty, using Son’s movement and Tel's pace to create chances.

• Strengths: Counter-attacking, midfield control through Fernandes
• Weaknesses: Defensive inconsistency, lack of a reliable finisher

United may try to dominate possession and press Spurs’ weakened backline, but they’ll need to be wary of Tottenham’s pace in attack.

• Son Heung-min vs Diogo Dalot - Son’s ability to cut inside and create goal-scoring opportunities will test Dalot’s defensive discipline. If Son is given space, he could be decisive.
• Midfield Duel – Bentancur vs Fernandes - Bentancur’s pressing and ball control will be crucial in limiting Fernandes’ impact on United’s attacking play.
  

With both sides struggling defensively, this could be an open, high-scoring game. Tottenham’s injuries make them vulnerable, but United’s inconsistency means this fixture is hard to predict.

Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United

A competitive contest with goals at both ends, but neither side looks solid enough to claim all three points.

Manchester United have not won away at Spurs in their last three visits, with the last victory coming in 2021.

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