Tottenham vs Manchester United prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – December 19, 2024
One of the English League Cup quarterfinal matches will take place on Thursday in London, where local side Tottenham will host Manchester United. We suggest betting on the outcome of this match with promising winning chances.
Match Preview
The Londoners made a confident start in the English League Cup, securing two consecutive victories. They first defeated Coventry City away (2-1), followed by a home win over Manchester City by the same score. The last time Tottenham reached the quarterfinal stage was in the 2021/22 season, advancing to the semifinals but losing to Chelsea over two legs (0-2 and 0-1).
Last weekend, the "Spurs" played away against Southampton, netting five unanswered goals against the league’s underdogs. This victory ended a five-match winless streak across all competitions. Tottenham currently sits 10th in the Premier League table, trailing the top four by five points.
Manchester United, meanwhile, started their League Cup campaign in style, crushing Barnsley (7-0) and Leicester (5-2) at home. The team boasts an impressive run, winning nine of their last 10 tournament games. Their 2023 triumph, beating Newcastle 2-0 in the final, marked a significant milestone in the club’s history.
Interestingly, Manchester-based clubs have dominated the tournament, winning seven of the last nine League Cup editions: Manchester United claimed the trophy twice, while Manchester City lifted it five times. Notably, last weekend, United beat Manchester City 2-1 away, scoring twice in the final minutes. United currently occupies 13th place in the Premier League, just three points behind the top six.
Probable Lineups
- Tottenham: Vicario, Gray, Davies, Romero, Porro, Bergwijn, Bissouma, Sarr, Werner, Lancashire, Moore
- Manchester United: Onana, Mazraoui, De Ligt, Evans, Dalot, Mainoo, Eriksen, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Højlund
Match Facts and Head-to-Head Stats
- Tottenham defeated Manchester United 2-1 away in the first round of this Premier League season.
- Over 2.5 goals were scored in three of the last five matches involving these teams.
- Both teams scored in only two of their last five encounters.
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor Tottenham, offering odds of 2.36 for their victory. We believe Manchester United will at least avoid defeat in this game.
