Tournament: Premier League
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Date: 07.02.2026
Time: 12:30 GMT

Man Utd vs Tottenham Form and Head to Head

The Red Devils head into this fixture in scintillating form, having secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Fulham in their last outing. This win extends their impressive run, as they have now won their last three Premier League matches consecutively. The hosts have also demonstrated their attacking prowess, scoring at least two goals in each of their last four league games. Overall, their recent form places them at the top of the form table for the last six matches in the Premier League.

In stark contrast, Tottenham's recent results paint a grim picture. Their last Premier League match saw them snatch a 2-2 draw away at Manchester City, but this result still contributed to a worrying streak of six Premier League games without a win. The North London club has also been defensively vulnerable, conceding at least two goals in each of their last four league matches. Their current form ranks them a lowly 18th in the overall form table for the last six matches, highlighting the significant challenge they face.

Despite their current struggles, Tottenham hold a surprisingly strong historical advantage over their Manchester counterparts. The most recent meeting between the two sides, in November 2025, ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw at Tottenham.

This result extended Tottenham's remarkable unbeaten run against the Red Devils, as they are now undefeated in their last eight matches across all competitions. Looking at the last six encounters, Tottenham have won four and drawn two against Manchester United.

Interestingly, seven of the last eight home matches between these two clubs have seen over 2.5 goals scored.

Who is the betting favourite in Man Utd vs Tottenham?

Manchester United go into their clash with Tottenham at Old Trafford as favourites, with the latest odds giving them an implied win probability of about 61%, while Tottenham’s chances are pegged at 20%.

Match Result Best Odds Bookmaker
Manchester United 13/20 bet365
Tottenham Hotspur 21/5 AK Bets
Draw 18/5 AK Bets

Odds last updated at 9:30AM Saturday, 7th February.

Man Utd vs Tottenham Team News

Manchester United will be without a couple of key players for this clash. Matthijs de Ligt remains sidelined due to injury, as does Patrick Dorgu, who is nursing a hamstring issue. While Benjamin Sesko scored a late winner in the last game, he is expected to start on the bench once again.

Tottenham, however, face a far more extensive injury crisis. Their treatment table is overflowing with up to eleven players potentially unavailable. Rodrigo Bentancur, Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison are all confirmed absentees. Furthermore, there are doubts over the fitness of defensive trio Djed Spence, Micky van de Ven, and Kevin Danso, who missed their last match. This significant depletion of their squad will undoubtedly impact their tactical options and overall performance.

Man Utd vs Tottenham Predicted Lineups

Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, L. Martínez, Shaw; Casemiro, Mainoo; Diallo, Fernandes, Cunha; Mbeumo.

Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Vicario; Dragusin, Romero, Palhinha; Gray, Bissouma, Gallagher, Udogie; Simons, Odobert; Solanke.

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Man Utd vs Tottenham Match Prediction

Manchester United come into this one full of confidence, backed by their league position and a strong run of results. Their attacking style suits this matchup perfectly, with United creating plenty of chances through shots, individual quality, and through balls, all areas where Tottenham have looked vulnerable.

Spurs, meanwhile, are in poor form, winless in their last six league games and conceding at least two goals in each of their last four. A long injury list has only added to the problems, leaving them short on both quality and depth. While Tottenham’s recent head-to-head record against United is strong, their current struggles suggest it may count for little here. With United scoring freely and Spurs collapsing defensively, this looks set up for a home win.

Prediction: Man Utd 2-1 Tottenham

Man Utd vs Tottenham Player Stat Trends

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Diogo Dalot has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 23/25 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Bryan Mbeumo has exceeded 0.5 Fouls in 7 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at Ladbrokes while publishing.

Harry Maguire has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 6 of their last 10 games.
Best odds of 21/20 at BetMGM UK while publishing.

Xavi Simons has exceeded 1.5 Shots in 5 of their last 5 games.
Best odds of 19/20 at 10bet while publishing.

Cristian Romero has exceeded 0.5 Shots in 5 of their last 6 games.
Best odds of 5/6 at Coral while publishing.

Macca's Man Utd vs Tottenham Bet Builder Tip

Manchester United return to Old Trafford full of confidence as they chase a fourth straight Premier League win under Michael Carrick when Tottenham visit today. The mood around United has shifted quickly in recent weeks with a more compact, reactive style delivering big results against the league's best opposition (2-0 win against City and also beating Arsenal at the Emirates) and another home win over Fulham last time out. United have looked particularly dangerous when playing without the ball, and that approach could again suit them against Spurs.

Tottenham arrive in Manchester still battling a lengthy injury list, something that has seemingly lasted forever. Several key attacking options remain unavailable, placing extra responsibility on Dominic Solanke, who has come back in nice form with a brace against Man City.

Leg 1: Dominic Solanke to score

We’re getting a huge price on Solanke to score here, close to 4.0 which looks generous given his current form. He’s only recently returned from injury and has already scored 4 goals in his last 4 appearances. That run includes a Champions League goal despite playing just 17 minutes off the bench, followed by a brace against Manchester City last weekend.

Looking at the wider sample, Solanke has scored in 12 of his last 30 starts, or 14 of 30 when substitute appearances are included. That’s important when factoring in the Super Sub promotion on selected bookmakers. Narrow it down to recent form and the numbers improve even further with goals in 9 of his last 12 starts when Super Sub appearances are counted.

While Manchester United have clearly improved under Carrick, they still aren’t shutting teams out. They’ve conceded 4 goals across their last 2 wins and have managed just 1 clean sheet in their last 18 matches overall. This Solanke price is just far too big.

Leg 2: Bryan Mbeumo shot on target

Mbeumo looks solid for a shot on target here based on both form and also how Carrick has been deploying him lately. He’s averaging 1.56 shots on target per 90 this season and is currently on a 13 game streak of landing at least one shot on target.

The longer term numbers back it up too with Mbeumo recording a shot on target in 20 of his last 22 appearances. Yet the odds don’t correlate with the hit rates on this 0.5 line.

What makes this leg even more appealing is his recent position. Over the last three matches he’s been used in a more advanced role, effectively as a striker and has scored in two of those games. That added responsibility in the final third should naturally boost his shot volume and with goals already coming his confidence should be high.

The best odds for above Bet Builder is 4/1 at Coral and Skybet while publishing.

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