Vengeance will be at the top of the agenda for record-holders Manchester United as they travel to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, February 16th, 2025. The Nerve Africa looks into the upcoming clash.
This season alone, Manchester United have already suffered two defeats to Spurs, losing 3-0 in the Premier Leagueand 4-3 in the EFL Cup. They will be eager to avoid a third loss to the same opponent in a single campaign.
On the league table, both teams are struggling. Rúben Amorim’s Red Devils sit 13th with 29 points from 24 matches, while Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham are just behind them in 14th place with 27 points from the same number of games.
In their most recent Premier League outings, Tottenham secured a 2-0 win over Brentford, thanks to a Vitaly Janelt own goal and a strike from Senegal international Pape Sarr. Meanwhile, Manchester United suffered a 2-0 home defeat to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.
Tottenham’s recent form
Tottenham have managed just two wins in their last five matches across all competitions, losing the other three with no draws. During this period, they have scored seven goals and conceded eight. Worryingly, they have already suffered 13 defeats in the Premier League this season.
- Last five games: 2 wins, 3 losses
- Latest result: Aston Villa 2-1 Tottenham
Manchester United’s recent form
Under Rúben Amorim, Manchester United have enjoyed a better run of form, winning four of their last five matches across all competitions, with one defeat and one draw. They have scored seven goals while conceding four in this period. However, they have also suffered 11 league defeats this season.
- Last five games: 4 wins, 1 loss
- Latest result: Manchester United 2-1 Leicester City
Head-to-head (last five matches)
- Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United
- Manchester United 0-3 Tottenham
- Manchester United 2-2 Tottenham
- Tottenham 2-0 Manchester United
- Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United
Our prediction for Tottenham vs Manchester United
While Tottenham have dominated this fixture recently, Manchester United will be out for revenge and will desperately want to avoid a third loss to Spurs this season.
Adding to their struggles, Tottenham are severely injury-hit, with as many as 10 first-team players either ruled out or doubtful.
Best bets for this match:
- Double chance – Manchester United (X2) @ 1.57 (1xbet)
- Both teams to score (YES) @ 1.40 (1xbet)
Player to watch – Amad Diallo
Amad Diallo may have gone off the boil in recent weeks, failing to score in his last six games, but the 22-year-old Ivorian remains one of Manchester United’s most exciting attacking talents. With nine goals and seven assists this season, he will be eager to add to his tally against Tottenham this Sunday.
Best odds & Betting tips
- Double chance – Manchester United (X2) @ 1.57 (1xBet)
- Both teams to score (YES) @ 1.40 (1xBet)
Final thoughts
With Manchester United desperate to turn the tide, Tottenham’s injury concerns and shaky form could hand them an advantage. However, given Spurs’ home record and attacking firepower, expect a thrilling contest in North London.
