Prediction: Manchester United vs Tottenham

Verdict: Under 3.5 goals 

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Unibet

In a real heavyweight battle on Wednesday night, Manchester United will welcome Tottenham to Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, while Manchester United be enjoying a four-match unbeaten run across all competitions, it is fair to say that the Red Devils have struggled to find top gear. Eventually having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home against Newcastle over the weekend, Erik ten Hag’s side will know that they face another rugged test on Wednesday night. Despite managing to scrape back-to-back victories against Omonia Nicosia while on Europa League duties over the past fortnight, the former Ajax boss knows that he must guide his star-studded squad to a Champions League return this season. Marking their return from September’s international break with a nightmare display as they were hit with an action-packed 6-3 defeat away at defending champions and local rivals Manchester City, United should at least be boosted by their recent record against Spurs. It should be noted, ten Hag’s side have won each of their previous three meetings against Wednesday’s guests.

Team News

Manchester United have confirmed that they will once again be without the likes of Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek on Wednesday night.

However, ten Hag will be able to call upon Scotland international Scott McTominay in midweek as the 25-year-old returns from suspension.

Tottenham

As for the visitors, while Tottenham might have marked their return from September’s international break with a worrying 3-1 loss away at bitter rivals Arsenal, Spurs have managed to prove that was just a minor blip. Last seen over the weekend putting in a routine display in north London as they picked up a 2-0 victory against Everton, the mood in Antonio Conte’s camp should be at a real high. Now in the midst of their best start to a Premier League campaign, the one-time Chelsea boss will be desperate to see his side lay down a real marker on Wednesday night. Appearing to be sat in pole position to secure another top-four finish this season, the Lilywhites have now won each of their last three matchups across all formats. Likewise, suffering just a single domestic defeat since opening the 2022/23 campaign, Conte’s high-flying squad will be calling on attacking talisman Harry Kane to spearhead their charge here. Once again finding the net against Everton, the England skipper has already notched nine Premier League strikes.

Team News

Limping off against Everton over the weekend with a calf injury, Tottenham will be without Brazilian international Richarlison on Wednesday night.

Likewise, along with Dejan Kulusevski still expected to be sidelined at Old Trafford, Emerson Royal will also serve the final match of his suspension here.

Key Factors to Consider

• When the two sides last faced off back on March 12th, Manchester United picked up a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford.
• Likewise, Wednesday’s hosts have won each of their previous three meetings against Spurs.
• However, Tottenham have suffered just a single Premier League defeat since opening the 2022/23 campaign.
• England skipper Harry Kane has already notched nine Premier League strikes from his opening 10 appearances.
• Five of Tottenham’s last six away fixtures across all formats have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

With Manchester United having to settle for a toothless 0-0 stalemate at home against Newcastle over the weekend, Tottenham could be smelling the chance to spring an upset at Old Trafford. However, while Wednesday’s opponents might have a habit of producing lively outcomes, we could be in for another cagey affair here. With ten Hag’s side struggling to find top gear in the final third, it should also be noted that Spurs have seen five of their previous six away showdowns finish with under 2.5 goals. Likewise, with Conte’s men keeping a clean sheet in three of their last four matchups across all formats, we’re backing what could be a low-scoring battle in midweek.

Verdict: Under 3.5 goals

Best Odds: 1/2

Bookmaker: Unibet