Manchester City hosts Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad tomorrow afternoon in a crucial early-season showdown. City are riding high after a dominant 4-0 win over Wolves, while. Tottenham, under new boss Thomas Frank, matched that spark with a 3-0 opening win against Burnley. With both sides eager to maintain momentum, this contest promises end-to-end action that produces goals. Let’s look at the betting preview, best bets and a prediction for this encounter.
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Betting Preview
Just six weeks after a shock FIFA Club World Cup exit to Al-Hilal, Manchester City made a statement in their Premier League opener with a 4-0 victory at Wolves. New signing Tijjani Reijnders stole the headlines on debut with a goal and an assist, while Erling Haaland netted twice and fellow recruit Rayan Cherki added a fourth. Pep Guardiola praised the performance but again warned that his “not healthy” squad size could be an issue as the transfer window closes.
3.60
Manchester City vs Tottenham
Over 4.5
total goals
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City sit top of the table on goal difference and remain unbeaten in 10 league games since April, boasting the most clean sheets and the fewest shots conceded in that run. However, Spurs have proved a tricky opponent: City have just four wins from their last 12 league meetings, with Guardiola losing nine times to Tottenham in his career, second only to Liverpool.
For Spurs, new boss Thomas Frank began his tenure in style with a 3-0 win over Burnley. Richarlison bagged a brace, including a bicycle kick, with Mohammed Kudus providing both assists before Brennan Johnson sealed it late on. That result equalled their joint-biggest opening-day win, and spirits are high despite losing out to Arsenal in the race for Eberechi Eze.
1.58
Manchester City vs Tottenham
Yes
Both team to score
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Tottenham now chase back-to-back wins to start a season for the first time since 2021/22 and aim to end an 11-game run without beating established Premier League sides. They won 4-0 on their last visit to the Etihad and have taken two wins in their last four away trips there, more than in their previous 11 combined.
Recent Form & Stats
- The last four PL meetings here have yielded 21 goals (average 5.25 per game), with Spurs scoring at least twice in each.
- Spurs have won five of the last 10 league games against City, but struggles remain — including just one win in their last four visits to the Etihad.
- City are short-priced favourites — implied win probability is around 67–68%. Pressure remains on Spurs, with public models giving them an under-20% chance.
Best Bets & Predictions
Prediction: Manchester City to win at 1.50.
Best Bet: Over 3.5 total goals at 2.16.
Alternative Bet: BTTS – Yes at 1.58.
