Who will win the rematch of last season’s EL final?
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club proved to be Manchester United’s kryptonite last season. The Londoners not only won both PL duels in the first and second half of the season, but also took the crown in the rather uninspiring Europa League final. However, it is precisely this final victory that could now be a decisive factor in refraining from betting on the home team from the capital ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United.
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club proved to be Manchester United’s kryptonite last season. Not only did the Londoners win both Premier League matches in the first and second half of the season, they also took the crown in a rather uninspiring Europa League final. However, it is precisely this final victory that could now be a decisive factor in refraining from betting on the home team from the capital ahead of Tottenham’s clash with Manchester United.
Against this backdrop, the odds on a three-point win for the visitors are looking very interesting ahead of the clash between Tottenham and Manchester United. To limit the risk somewhat, the Asian handicap (-0.25) in favor of MUFC can be examined via the Bet365 app.
Alternatively, it might also make sense to bet on both teams scoring at least once. To date, such a bet would have been successful in 70% of all PL matches involving Manchester United. A total of 33 goals were scored, an average of 3.3 per game. The “both teams to score” bet would also have been successful in four of the Spurs’ last six league matches.
Tottenham – Manchester United Head-to-head record
As mentioned in the introduction, Tottenham won all three meetings last season, twice in the Premier League and once in the Europa League final. After almost 60 years, the Lily Whites could now even celebrate three consecutive league wins against the record champions from the island.
At the same time, this would extend their unbeaten run against MUFC to eight matches in all competitions (5-2-0). Compared to last season, however, the Red Devils are barely recognizable. They are just two points behind second-placed city rivals Manchester City. Tottenham have exactly the same number of points, but a better goal difference.
Tottenham – Manchester United Tip
So far this season, Tottenham have been the best away team in the Premier League. The Londoners have picked up 13 points in five away games. On Saturday afternoon, however, coach Thomas Frank’s team will be playing at home. There, the reigning Europa League winners have picked up just four points in nine games. The last two home games against Chelsea and Aston Villa were lost. Against bottom-of-the-table Wolverhampton, they could only manage a sobering draw.
Considering that the capital club has to play its seventh competitive game in 20 days, it is understandable that the betting odds for Tottenham and Manchester United are slightly lower for the away team.
In addition to a potential bet on MUFC, who can prepare week after week for the weekend’s Premier League highlight and are not currently suffering from any multiple burdens, I can also well imagine playing the Tottenham vs. Manchester United tip on both teams scoring.
