Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United, Odds and Betting Tips
Tottenham Hotspur need a response but that will be easier said than done against a buoyant Manchester United.
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After watching a 3-2 home defeat by Bournemouth, Tottenham fans must have thought their team had hit rock bottom. How wrong they were.
The nadir actually came eight days later, as Cristian Stellini’s side suffered a 6-1 shellacking by Newcastle United.
It was a truly extraordinary episode. Tottenham were 3-0 down in the ninth minute. Before the quarter mark they trailed 5-0. Spurs completely wilted in the face of persistent Newcastle pressure.
Stellini did not cover himself in glory. His decision to switch to a 4-3-3 formation proved disastrous. Tottenham’s defensive structure was non-existent and Newcastle took full advantage.
Stellini paid the ultimate price, with Ryan Mason – his erstwhile assistant – handed the reins until the end of the campaign.
The whole situation is a mess of Tottenham’s own making. And things could get worse before they get better.
Thursday’s meeting with Manchester United will be difficult. Meanwhile, club legend Mauricio Pochettino is on the cusp of being appointed as Chelsea’s next permanent head coach.
Tottenham’s top-four hopes are hanging by a thread. Anything other than a victory here would surely end their chances of qualifying for the Champions League.
There is a danger that Spurs could miss out on European football altogether. That would represent a dismal outcome for a club that was tipped to challenge for the Premier League title before a ball had been kicked this term.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United betting tips
Tottenham should show more fight and spirit than the dismal display against Newcastle, but Manchester United have the nous to emerge triumphant in the capital.
Manchester United to win – 7/5 (bet365)
It is less than a week since Manchester United were dumped out of the Europa League with a 3-0 loss to Sevilla.
Yet the prevailing mood at Old Trafford is one of positivity after Erik ten Hag’s team squeezed into the FA Cup final at the weekend.
It was a close-run thing. Brighton & Hove Albion were probably the better team in Sunday’s semi at Wembley. They certainly had the better opportunities across 120 minutes of football.
Yet United proved tough to break down and a goalless draw led to a penalty shoot-out. There was only one miss: Solly March skied his shot over the bar, and Victor Lindelof’s conversion sent United through to the final against Manchester City.
That match will not take place until June 3, so for now Ten Hag’s side will be fully focused on their bid to finish in the top four of the Premier League.
United are in a strong position. They have five more points than Aston Villa, six more than Spurs and nine more than Liverpool, despite having played fewer games than each of those sides.
The Red Devils now have the chance to deal a direct blow to one of their rivals for Champions League qualification.
Tottenham’s confidence has been severely dented in recent weeks and this is likely to be another disappointing evening for the north Londoners.
Both teams to score and over 2.5 goals – 5/6 (bet365)
We do not know which formation Mason prefers, but it is safe to assume Spurs will line up with three at the back on Thursday.
Their experiment with a four-man defence at St James’ Park was a disaster, so for now they will stick with a shape the squad knows well.
Yet that does not mean Spurs will be solid and resolute against Manchester United. They have now gone seven games without a clean sheet, during which time they have shipped 16 goals. Only Leeds United have conceded more goals per game since the start of March.
Optimism is in short supply in this part of north London, but Tottenham’s attacking output has not been too bad of late.
Spurs have drawn a blank in only one of their last 13 top-flight outings. In each of their last five home matches they have notched at least two goals.
That is something for Mason to cling onto as he prepares his team for Thursday’s showdown. We reckon attacks will get the better of defences in this one.
Harry Kane to score anytime – 6/5 (bet365)
Even in one of Tottenham’s worst ever performances in the Premier League era, Harry Kane still managed to find the back of the net.
There is genuine concern at Spurs that this could be the striker’s last season at the club. Out of contract in 2024, it appears unlikely that he will extend his contract as things stand.
Rather than risk losing him for free in just over a year’s time, Daniel Levy may decide to cash in on Tottenham’s talisman ahead of 2023/24.
Manchester United are thought to be at the front of the queue to sign him, and Kane will be determined to make his mark against them on Thursday.
The England skipper has scored 24 goals this season, second only to Erling Haaland. Seven more strikes would make this his most prolific campaign ever.
We fancy Kane’s chances of adding to his tally in this match. United remain without their first-choice centre-back duo Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez, so their defence will be weakened.
Kane can take advantage – and Tottenham will probably need him to if they are to have any chance of avoiding defeat.
How to watch Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
- Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England.
- Date and time: Thursday 27 April 2023, 8.15pm.
- How to watch: BT Sport 1.
Greg Lea is a freelance football writer from London. He predominantly covers the Premier League and has had work published by the Guardian, FourFourTwo, ESPN and others.
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