BETTING GUIDE: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City, match preview, team news and betting tip
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Head-to-head meetings between these sides often produce drama. Tottenham stunned City 2–0 at the Etihad earlier this season, but Guardiola’s men have won their last two league trips to North London
Sunday’s Matchday 24 headline act comes from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where Tottenham Hotspurs host Manchester City in a Premier League heavyweight clash. The Lilywhites sit 14th in the standings, while the Citizens arrive second after 23 matches.
Both sides return to league action on the back of confidence-building on European victories, setting the stage for a high-profile showdown in North London .
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Spurs arrive back in North London after a morale-boosting 2–0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt that secured their place in the Champions League last 16.
However, that European success has masked persistent domestic issues. Tottenham are winless in their last five Premier League matches in 2026, drawing three and losing twice, most recently settling for a frustrating 2–2 draw away at Burnley.
Defensive fragility has been a recurring theme, with the Lilywhites conceding at least twice in each of their last four league games. As a result, Thomas Frank’s side sit 14th in the table with 28 points from 23 matches, uncomfortably closer to the relegation battle than European places.
Home form has been a major concern. Spurs have managed just two league wins at their own stadium this season, collecting nine points from 11 matches.
They have also kept only one clean sheet in their last 10 home league outings, despite still averaging 1.67 goals scored per game across their last six matches.
Encouragingly for bettors, five of Tottenham’s last seven league games have seen both teams find the net, while four of their last six matches in all competitions produced at least two Spurs goals.
Team news offers Frank some relief. Micky van de Ven could return after missing midweek, while Conor Gallagher, Yves Bissouma, Mathys Tel and Radu Dragusin are available again after being ineligible in Europe.
However, Spurs remain without key figures such as James Maddison, Dejan Kulusevski, Mohammed Kudus, Pedro Porro and Richarlison. In attack, Dominic Solanke is expected to start, with Randal Kolo Muani also likely to feature after scoring in Frankfurt.
Manchester City, by contrast, come into this fixture in second place with 46 points from 23 games and firmly in the title race.
Pep Guardiola’s side also won 2–0 in midweek, brushing aside Galatasaray to reach the Champions League knockout stages. That followed a routine 2–0 league victory over Wolves, which snapped a four-game Premier League winless run and cut the gap to leaders Arsenal to four points.
City’s attacking numbers remain elite. They average 2.04 goals per game in the league and have scored 47 times so far – the most in the division.
Over their last six matches in all competitions, City have averaged 2.83 goals scored per game, conceding just once per match.
Away from home, results have been mixed, but the Citizens have won on their last two league visits to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
In terms of availability, City will be without Jeremy Doku, Ruben Dias, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic and Savinho.
The positives are significant, though, with Rodri returning from suspension and Erling Haaland expected to lead the line after ending his brief goal drought in midweek. New signing Antoine Semenyo has also impressed, scoring five goals in his last eight league appearances.
Head-to-head meetings between these sides often produce drama. Tottenham stunned City 2–0 at the Etihad earlier this season, but Guardiola’s men have won their last two league trips to North London.
Historically, this fixture has leaned towards goals, especially recently given Spurs’ defensive struggles and City’s attacking consistency.
Key Betting Pointers;
Five of Spurs’ last seven league games saw both teams score.
Spurs have kept just one clean sheet in their last 10 home league matches.
Six of City’s last 10 away games ended with both teams scoring.
City average over two goals per game in the Premier League this season.
With Tottenham’s open style and defensive issues colliding with Manchester City’s relentless attacking output, goals look likely again. City should have chances, but Spurs are usually capable of contributing at home.
Prediction; Both Teams to Score (BTTS)
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