Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Struggling Spurs are in for a tough assignment, when going up against The Sky Blues this coming Saturday at Etihad Stadium. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.
Manchester City are placed twoth with 23 points after 11 matches. Tottenham occupy a position as tenth in the league on 16 points.
Team form: Manchester City vs Tottenham
Manchester City Form
Manchester City have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-1 by Bournemouth, before Sporting CP ran out 4-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Brighton, who came out 2-1 winners. Manchester City won five of their last six Premier League matches at the Etihad Stadium, scoring 15 and conceding seven along they way. They also drew once as they remained without defeat.
Tottenham Form
Tottenham have been a bit bleak in their last three matches, although it started with a 4-1 win against Aston Villa. Unable to follow that up, they went down 3-2 against Galatasaray, before suffering another loss in a 1-2 match against Ipswich. Tottenham claimed two wins against one draw and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Premier League. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and ten scored.
Betting stats and facts for Manchester City and Tottenham
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester City and Tottenham. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 14 of the last 16 Manchester City home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 9 Manchester City home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Manchester City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Manchester City home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Manchester City have won 7 of the last 9 home matches in the Premier League and the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 9 of the last 11 Tottenham matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Tottenham away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Tottenham matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 7 of the last 8 Tottenham away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Tottenham matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was over 4.5
Players on top: Manchester City vs Tottenham
Dominic Solanke shows decent form right now for Tottenham, as he scored three goals in his last six games in the Premier League. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Manchester City, who are strong favourites on Saturday. Siding with Josko Gvardiol also look a nice prospect as he scored three goals in his last six Premier League matches.
Popular markets: Manchester City vs Tottenham
Full-time result
Manchester City won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew three and lost none. Tottenham won four games, drew one and lost five in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Manchester City are on an amazing streak of now 35 games at home in a row without defeat.
Both teams to score
Manchester City scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Tottenham scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Manchester City managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. Manchester City have scored in 4 consecutive league meetings with Tottenham.
Total goals
Manchester City saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of two goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Tottenham played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.1 goals themselves during this run. Manchester City are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 20 matches.
Betting prediction: Manchester City vs Tottenham
In conclusion, the upcoming game between Manchester City and Tottenham seems like a decent betting opportunity. Considering the abovementioned stats and facts, we have come up with a betting suggestion for this Premier League match.