City and Spurs both impressed on the opening day of the season, but it’s the hosts who are expected to come out on top in this one.
Man City vs Spurs Betting Tips
All odds are courtesy of bet365, correct at the time of publishing and subject to change.
- Manchester City to win and Over 2.5 goals @ 9/10 withbet365
- Manchester City to score in both halves @ 19/20 with bet365
- Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 8/13 with on bet365
One for the neutrals
This game is one that will attract attention from fans and neutrals alike. Both sides have made some interesting signings over the summer, and their opening-day performances were quite entertaining. City’s four goals against Wolves and Spurs’ three against Burnley suggest both teams are capable of scoring.
Guardiola’s men are undoubtedly the better team on paper, and they are expected to come out on top - but Tottenham can cause problems. Mohammed Kudus in particular has come in and can be a real handful, so backing goals at both ends might be worth considering. The hosts certainly won’t have it as easy as they did at Molineux.
It’s City’s variety of attacking options that suggests both goals and a win are on the horizon. Erling Haaland obviously leads the line, but a host of other threats behind him are capable of causing serious problems for Spurs.
- Man City vs Tottenham Bet 1: Manchester City to win and Over 2.5 goals @ 9/10 with bet365
City to be strong from first to last whistle
City’s goals were evenly spread between the halves as they saw off Wolves, with two in the first half and two in the second. Guardiola has clearly focused on seeing games through this summer, and the first game was a good sign.
Last season, City outscored every team in the division with 41 first-half goals, but that tally dropped to 31 in second halves. Their first-half goal difference in 2024/25 was +19 - with the second just +9. This largely explains why they weren’t able to mount a serious title challenge.
Now, with many key players back, including potentially Phil Foden for this one after injury, they’ll be keen to maintain their intensity from start to finish. Last season also revealed that Spurs are vulnerable in both halves, conceding 33 in the first and 32 in the second. They’ll need to be on guard in Manchester.
- Man City vs Tottenham Bet 2: Manchester City to score in both halves @ 19/20 with bet365
Back to business for Haaland
Erling Haaland got 34 goals last season despite a disappointing campaign for City. Imagine what he can do if they find their groove again?
The Norwegian hitman has already opened his account with a brace against Wolves. If that form continues, the Premier League will have cause for concern. He’s scored four and assisted one in his six games against Spurs, so they won’t be looking forward to facing him.
As previously mentioned, City have a whole host of players that can cause trouble for Frank’s men. However, there’s no doubt that Haaland is right at the top of that list.
- Man City vs Tottenham Bet 3: Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 8/13 with on bet365