Can Tottenham Finally End Their Winless Run? Manchester United vs Tottenham Prediction | October 10, 2026
Manchester United will host Tottenham at Old Trafford on October 10 in the sixth round of the Premier League. Both sides have struggled for consistency at the start of the campaign, but Tottenham's situation is particularly difficult, as they are still without a league victory and sit at the bottom of the table. United, meanwhile, will be looking to return to winning ways after three matches without a victory.
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Match Preview
Manchester United entered the international break without a win in their last three matches. They were eliminated from the EFL Cup after losing to Brighton before suffering a 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League. Their most recent game ended in a 1-1 draw away to Fulham.
United have won just once in their last five matches, although that victory came in the Champions League, where they comfortably defeated Sabah Baku 4-0. Their league form has been less convincing, with one win, two draws and two defeats from five matches leaving them 12th in the table. They have scored eight goals and conceded eight, while their 9.89 xG is comfortably higher than Tottenham's 5.00.
United have also collected mixed results at Old Trafford this season, recording one victory and one defeat from their two home league matches. However, their record against Tottenham on home soil remains positive, with three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last five meetings at the stadium.
- Possible Manchester United Lineup: Lammens, Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw, Tielemans, Mainoo, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford, Cunha.
Tottenham arrive in even poorer form. Following a difficult previous campaign, they have started the new season without a win in their last five matches in all competitions, recording two draws and three defeats during that run.
Their last two games ended in defeats, with Tottenham losing 3-1 to Liverpool in the EFL Cup before suffering a 3-2 home defeat to Aston Villa. They are still without a Premier League victory after five rounds, having recorded two draws and three defeats. With only two goals scored, Tottenham sit bottom of the table. They have also struggled badly away from home, failing to score in either of their two league matches on the road so far.
- Possible Tottenham Lineup: Kinsky, Gray, Adarabioyo, Senesi, Udogie, Bentancur, Tonali, Savio, Kudus, Marmoush, Solanke.
Head-to-Head
The overall head-to-head record favours Manchester United, who have won 40 of the 68 meetings between the sides, compared with 13 victories for Tottenham and 15 draws.
The recent record is more balanced, with United winning two of the last five encounters, Tottenham winning one and two ending in draws. The most recent meeting took place at Old Trafford in February 2026, when Manchester United recorded a 2-0 victory.
Key Trends
- Manchester United are winless in their last 3 matches.
- Tottenham are winless in their last 5 matches in all competitions.
- Manchester United have scored 8 goals and registered 9.89 xG in 5 league matches.
- Manchester United are yet to keep a clean sheet in the Premier League this season.
- Manchester United have won 3 of their last 5 home meetings with Tottenham.
Prediction
Both teams have plenty to improve after an inconsistent opening to the season, but their attacking profiles point to a clear advantage for Manchester United. United have already produced almost twice as much xG as Tottenham and have scored eight goals in five league matches, while the visitors have managed just two. Tottenham's biggest concern remains their lack of attacking output. They are still without a league victory and have failed to score in either away match this season, making a difficult trip to Old Trafford even more challenging. At the same time, United have shown defensive weaknesses, conceding in each of their first five league games, which could give Tottenham opportunities if they can improve their attacking efficiency. The head-to-head record at Old Trafford also provides United with an additional positive factor, as they have won three of the last five home meetings with Tottenham. With the hosts creating considerably more chances this season but still struggling to keep clean sheets, the game could produce opportunities at both ends. Recommended Bet: Both Teams to Score — Yes
