Two struggling teams meet in north London today as the Lilywhites take on the Citizens, with our expert backing the home side to get a result in an entertaining affair.
Tottenham vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Tottenham/Draw and over 3.5 goals SGP @ +270with bet365
- Both teams to Score in the first half @ +240with bet365
A goal scored before the 10th minute @ +275 with bet365
Spurs’ Unbeaten Run to Continue
The return of injured players has been a major boost for Spurs in recent weeks, so much so they have won their last three Premier League games.
Spurs have already beaten City twice this season across league and cup and are good value to avoid defeat again. The last time Spurs beat the reigning English champions three times in a single season was back in 1984/85.
One win from their last eight home league games tells us they are not prolific victors at home, so the double chance market is more secure. Manchester City have failed to win any of their last three Premier League away games against London sides, which further supports the double chance option.
Goals tend to flow when Spurs play. Their Premier League games this season have averaged a league-high 3.5 goals per game.
The reverse fixture ended 4-0 in Spurs’s favor, and four of the last six league head-to-heads saw over 3.5 goals.
- Tottenham vs Manchester City Bet 1: Tottenham/Draw and over 3.5 goals SGP @ +270 with bet365
Plenty of First-Half Action
Spurs netted twice in the first half away to Ipswich last weekend, while City conceded twice against Liverpool during the same period.
Games involving Tottenham and Manchester City have averaged the first and second-most goals per first half in the top flight this season.
City have only failed to score before half-time in league action seven times this season, which is the fewest in the division.
Spurs are third in that regard, failing to score before the break on only nine occasions, and only four of those came at home.
Given both sides’ defensive struggles, goals are expected to flow in this match.
- Tottenham vs Manchester City Bet 2: Both teams to Score in the first half @ +240 with bet365
Expect a Quick Start
There has been a goal inside the opening 15 minutes in three of Spurs’ last four home league games.
City have also seen a goal scored in the opening 15 minutes in their last two games. All of their last six games have featured a goal before the 20th minute.
Spurs have scored more Premier League goals before the 15th minute than any other team this term, with 12. Meanwhile, City have conceded the most in that period, with 10.
Pep Guardiola’s side have scored eight goals themselves in the opening 15 minutes this term. The 18 Premier League goals scored in that period this season are the highest of any club.
Spurs are close behind with 16, and they rank third in that regard, so both sides tend to be involved in early action.
- Tottenham vs Manchester City Bet 3: A goal scored before the 10th minute @ +275 with bet365