Manchester Utd vs Tottenham prediction: ENGLAND: Premier League betting tips on match 2024-01-13 16:30.
[p]Manchester Unitedâs first outing of 2024 may have resulted in a straightforward victory over third-tier Wigan in the FA Cup, but the same old problems reared their head for Erik ten Hagâs men who scored just twice from a whopping 33 shots and 4.12 xG. The managerâs frustration that his side âshould have scored moreâ appears to be an ongoing concern, as theyâve managed just 22 goals in the Premier League – only the bottom-two sides had netted fewer heading into this round.[/p]
[p]Ten Hag will be keen to see an improvement on a miserable run of one win from their last five league matches (D1, L3). Consequently, his outfit entered the round in eighth and nine points adrift of the top four but with several key players set to return in January, an upturn in form could be just around the corner.[/p]
[p]Tottenhamâs own injury situation has directed them into the transfer market, and with Timo Werner and Radu DrÄguÈin already through the door, boss Ange Postecoglou has received a welcome boost. The Australian boss may still have his eyes on the Premier League title, as Spurs have won four of their last five in this competition (L1) and sat just six points off the summit pre-round as a result.[/p]
[p]Postecoglouâs first victory as Tottenham boss came in the reverse fixture (2-0), affording the North London outfit the chance to secure their first seasonal league double over United since 1989/90 with victory here. Three defeats from their last four trips to Old Trafford doesnât bode well on that front (W1), but a strong away record this term certainly does – only Manchester City and Liverpool had accumulated more Premier League away points (19) than Spursâ 18 at the conclusion of the last round.[/p]
[p]Players to watch: United captain Bruno Fernandes drew the ire of the Wigan fans when winning and converting a penalty on Monday night, and having directly contributed to five goals in seven personal H2Hs (G3, A2), heâs primed to score in back-to-back club games for the first time since November. Spurs full-back Pedro Porro is proving dangerous going forward, contributing to six goals (G1, A5) across his last ten matches.[/p]
[p]Hot streak: Tottenham have scored in each of their first 22 of their games in all competitions under Ange Postecoglou, the second-longest such run in the Premier League era.[/p]