Tottenham Hotspur welcome Manchester City in a blockbuster Premier League showdown on Wednesday night at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. With a chance to make English football history, Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs will aim to beat both Manchester giants for the third time this season—a feat never achieved before. Meanwhile, Pep Guardiola’s City are desperate to bounce back from a damaging loss to Liverpool and reclaim their top-four spot.
Match Preview
Tottenham are back in form following a rough patch, having secured three consecutive Premier League wins. Their latest triumph came in a dominant 4-1 win over Ipswich Town, with Brennan Johnson scoring twice, while Dejan Kulusevski and Djed Spence also found the net.
Despite sitting 12th in the Premier League table, Spurs remain one of the few teams that have consistently troubled Manchester City in recent years. Having already beaten Guardiola’s side twice this season (4-0 in the Premier League and 2-1 in the EFL Cup), Postecoglou’s men will be confident of repeating the trick at home.
On the other hand, Manchester City come into this match on the back of a frustrating 2-0 defeat to Liverpool, where their attack struggled in the absence of Erling Haaland. City have now lost three of their last four matches across all competitions, including defeats to Real Madrid in the Champions League.
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City’s away form has been shaky, winning only two of their last nine Premier League matches on the road, with both victories coming against relegation-threatened Leicester and Ipswich. Given their recent struggles at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Guardiola’s men will need to dig deep to avoid yet another setback.
Team News & Expected Lineups
Tottenham Hotspur Team News
Tottenham still have key injury concerns, with six players ruled out for this crucial encounter. Ben Davies, Radu Dragusin, Dominic Solanke, Richarlison, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven are all unavailable.
There is hope that Timo Werner could recover in time, but he will likely start on the bench. James Maddison and Pedro Porro, who were rested against Ipswich, are expected to return to the starting lineup.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Vicario; Porro, Gray, Danso, Spence; Maddison, Bentancur, Sarr; Kulusevski, Johnson, Son
Manchester City Team News
Guardiola’s biggest concern remains the fitness of Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker is doubtful due to a knee injury and might not recover in time for this match.
City will also be without Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Manuel Akanji, and John Stones. Kevin De Bruyne, who started against Liverpool, could be rested for this game.
Man City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Ederson; Lewis, Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Kovacic; Savinho, Silva, Doku; Marmoush
Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Meetings)
Tottenham 4-0 Man City – (EPL, December 2024)
Man City 2-1 Tottenham – (FA Cup, February 2024)
Tottenham 2-1 Man City – (EFL Cup, September 2024)
Man City 2-0 Tottenham – (EPL, May 2023)
Tottenham 1-0 Man City – (EPL, February 2023)
Betting Predictions & JamboBet Tips
Full-Time Winner Prediction – Draw (2-2)
Tottenham’s home form has improved, while City struggle away from home. However, Guardiola’s side still boasts quality in attack, even without Haaland. A draw seems likely, as both sides have defensive weaknesses that could be exploited.
Both Teams to Score (GG) – Yes
Both teams have been scoring consistently, with Spurs netting in 18 straight home games, while City have only failed to score once in their last 17 matches. Expect both teams to find the net.
Over 2.5 Goals – Yes
Given the attacking talent on display, this game is highly likely to have over 2.5 goals. Spurs have seen four or more goals in three of their last five games, while City’s defense has been leaky in recent weeks.
Final Thoughts
Tottenham have historically been a tough opponent for Manchester City, and with extra motivation to make history, Postecoglou’s men will be fired up. Meanwhile, Guardiola’s side cannot afford to lose more ground in the top-four race. Expect a thrilling encounter with goals at both ends.
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