- Manchester United is predicted to be a -0.5-goal favorite against Tottenham.
- Tottenham has earned points in three straight matches against United.
- I predict the likeliest outcome on Sunday is a Tottenham cover.
The marquee match of Matchday 5 takes place Sunday at Old Trafford with Manchester United hosting Tottenham.ย
After consecutive losses as underdogs, United have enjoyed strong results recently. United beat Southampton 3-0 and, despite drawing 0-0 at Crystal Palace, dominated the underlying metrics.ย
Last week, Tottenham ended a two-match losing streak with a 3-1 home win against Brentford. However, this remains a Spurs side 0-2 SU as an underdog this season.ย
Hereโs a look at the Premier League odds and my Manchester United vs. Tottenham prediction.ย
Manchester United vs. Tottenham Odds, Premier League
- Manchester United Moneyline: +125
- Tottenham Moneyline: +175
- Draw Moneyline: +290
- Over/Under: 3.5 Goals (-110/-130)
- Both Teams to Score: Yes (-275), No (+185)
Manchester United vs. Tottenham Prediction: Game Spread
My prediction for Manchester United vs. Tottenham is the Tottenham Spread (+0.5, -165). However, this is strictly a lean.ย
Iโm caught between two minds on Tottenham here.ย
History says theyโre in a good spot to earn points on Sunday at Old Trafford.ย
Since 2012, road dogs off a 2-3 goal win as home favorites are 69% ATS, assuming those teams have 7-8 days between games and the opponent is off a road game.ย
The technicality here is that Tottenham have a midweek Europa League fixture on Thursday, but so does Manchester United on Wednesday.ย
Plus, Tottenham bossed the last head-to-head meeting at Old Trafford. The match finished 2-2 with Tottenham winning the expected goals battle 1.25 to 0.75, per fotmob.com.ย
All that said, Iโm not sure I want to lay this much juice on a Tottenham team that has struggled as underdogs this season.ย
Spurs are 0-2 SU as underdogs, including a 2-1 loss at Newcastle United. That match saw Tottenham lose the expected goals battle 1.85-1.25.ย
If thereโs market love for Manchester United and the hosts close north of +100, Iโll consider a bet on Spurs. For right now, itโs a lean to Tottenham.ย
Manchester United Record, Last 5 Matches
- Sept. 25 vs. Twente
- Sept. 21 at Crystal Palace: 0-0, D
- Sept. 17 vs. Barnsley: 7-0, W (EFL Cup)
- Sept. 14 at Southampton: 3-0, W
- Sept. 1 vs. Liverpool: 0-3, L
Tottenham Record, Last 5 Matches
- Sept. 26 vs. Qarabag
- Sept. 21 vs. Brentford: 3-1, W
- Sept. 18 vs. Coventry: 2-1, W (EFL Cup)
- Sept. 15 vs. Arsenal: 0-1, L
- Sept. 1 at Newcastle United: 1-2, L
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