Manchester United vs Tottenham: Match Preview, Odds & Prediction

United will host Tottenham at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon in a heavyweight clash this weekend.

Previous Matches and Head-to-head

To begin with the hosts, Erik ten Hag's squad has only shown a series of egregious inconsistencies, even if Manchester United returned from the international break in September with a much-needed flurry. There is still a great deal of weight on the shoulders of the former Ajax manager at Old Trafford, especially after earlier this week, they were left extremely upset after opening their Europa League adventure with a 1-1 home draw against Dutch team Twente.

Similarly, Liverpool have only managed to win twice in their opening five Premier League matches, and they were finally held to a goalless draw away to Crystal Palace last weekend. With their first season match on Sunday against teams in the league's lower half, United is facing a huge uphill battle in their pursuit of a crucial Champions League return.

The visiting Spurs, who kicked off their Europa League campaign on Thursday night with a 3-0 win against Azerbaijani side Qarabag, need some much-needed consistency. Spurs may have won their last three matches in all competitions, but they've taken a lot of heat since the new season began.

Starting this weekend's matches with just two wins from their opening five Premier League encounters, Ange Postecoglou's players are looking for defensive consistency under the former Celtic manager's guidance. Tottenham have only managed two clean sheets in their last seventeen domestic matches in all competitions, dating back to March 16th.

This streak includes their comeback at home against London rivals Brentford, which they ultimately won 3-1.

Manchester United x Tottenham Team News

Sunday afternoon's match will not feature Leny Yoro, who has been out since suffering a long-term ankle injury in the summer and has still not played for Manchester United. Despite rumors that Tyrell Malacia is progressing toward a return to the starting lineup, the Dutch international will not be playing for ten Hag's club this next weekend.

Even though Rasmus Hojlund came off the bench twice last week, he probably won't start the season opener. Playing a pivotal part in the final third, Marcus Rashford has scored three goals in as many domestic outings since returning from the international break in September.

The Romanian defender Radu Dragusin can start despite receiving an early red card in the Europa League match against Qarabag earlier in the week. Similarly, defensive ace Cristian Romero will play a complete game at Old Trafford despite receiving a suspension for his actions on Thursday night.

But summer signee Wilson Odobert will not be able to play on Sunday because he just hurt his muscle. In the final third, Wales international Brennan Johnson will partner captain Heung-Min Son. Johnson has scored in each of his last three games.

Our Predictions

Over 1.5 goals in the second half @ 1.70 on Sk247.ng

In a matchup that usually ends with a bang, onlookers at Old Trafford are eager for yet another exciting game. The last time these two teams met on January 14th in Manchester's red half, they played to a 2-2 draw so that opportunities could be plenty this weekend. We are picking what promises to be an entertaining matchup between two Premier League heavyweights who have both displayed defensive shortcomings recently.

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