Head-to-head info
United have been the more dominant side in this encounter in recent memory, winning four of the last seven meetings with Tottenham. Their only defeat during that span came last August, losing 2-0 to Spurs in North London. The reverse fixture in 2023-24 was a hard-fought 2-2 draw at Old Trafford in January. The Red Devils have won 24 total home games against Spurs, the second-most in top-flight history behind Arsenal, who have beaten Everton 25 times on home soil.
Red Devils need a result on home turf
It’s no secret that Man United is not the same dominant force as 20 years ago. In fact, they’re struggling to even be a regular side in the top four. While it’s still very early in the campaign, it has not been a great start for Erik ten Hag’s men. They’ve compiled a 2-1-2 record so far and have struggled on both sides of the pitch.
The Red Devils have just five goals to show for while also conceding five. United doesn’t exactly come into this clash with momentum either, settling for a lone point in Europa on Wednesday against FC Twente of the Eredivisie where ten Hag called out his players for their lack of effort. The hosts had 57% possession and 19 total attempts but only managed to score once. Not exactly the best performance in front of their fans at Old Trafford.
Pressure is already mounting on the Red Devils and they desperately need a result here at the Theater of Dreams. The United supporters are hungry for it. Their track record of success against Spurs at home is certainly a good sign. Ten Hag’s squad has +130 odds at Sports Interaction.
Can Tottenham pick up points on the road?
Following four consecutive defeats against United, Spurs are now unbeaten in their last three, compiling a win and two draws. That will give them some confidence heading into Sunday where Tottenham also needs a result badly. Ange Postecoglou’s group is currently in 10th place with seven points from five matches.
Spurs will come into Old Trafford fresh off back-to-back wins, beating Brentford last Saturday before smashing FK Qarabag 3-0 on Thursday in Europa. Pape Sarr, Dominic Solanke, and Brennan Johnson produced the goods in the victory. That’s now six goals in the last two outings for the North Londoners.
Heung-Min Son is off to a fine start in Premier League play, already bagging two goals and tallying two assists in five appearances. His brilliance in the final third will be key to Tottenham chasing a Champions League berth this term. While Spurs' recent results against United are respectable, they’ve only managed to win three out of 15 road games since last November. The visitors are a slim underdog at soccer betting sites.
