Tottenham Hotspur (5-5-1) travel to face off against Manchester City (7-2-2) on Saturday, November 23rd. This match will be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. Both Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous matches. The match is scheduled for 12:30 PM ET.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Tottenham Hotspur will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town. This match took place on their home pitch, but the money line payout for a Tottenham win was a heavy -420. The three combined goals were just short of the line of 3.5 goals.
Rodrigo Bentancur was the only player for Tottenham that found the net, doing so on his only shot on goal. He took a total of three shots. The club as a whole took 17 shots, five of which were on target, and they also finished the match with 12 corner kicks.
On the defensive end, Tottenham allowed two goals on Ipswich Town’s eight total shots. Guglielmo Vicario finished with just one save on the day. The club’s defenders had a busy day overall, though, intercepting 13 passes and blocking three shots.
Through 11 matches, Tottenham Hotspur has a record of 5-5-1, which has them sitting in 10th place in the EPL. On the road, they are just 1-3-1. Over their last four matches, they have gone 2-2, including a loss to 17th-ranked Ipswich Town FC. Following this match, they will be at home on December 1st vs. Fulham FC.
Manchester City Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Manchester City will be looking to bounce back from a 2-1 road loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. The over/under line heading into the match was 3.5 goals, which was just above the three goals scored.
Erling Haaland was the most active player on offense for Manchester City, taking seven total shots and three shots on goal. He was the only player for Manchester City to find the net, doing so in the 27th minute of the match.
On the defensive end, Manchester City didn’t give up a single corner kick and blocked a total of three shots. Ederson finished with two saves on Brighton & Hove Albion’s four total shots on goal.
After starting the season 7-0-0, Manchester City has dropped two straight matches, falling to 2nd in the EPL. Overall, they are 7-2-2, and their record as the favorite is the same. At home, they have yet to lose, going 4-0-1. On the road, they are 3-2-1. Their next match will be on December 1st vs. Liverpool FC. Over their last five matches, they are 3-2.
Tottenham Hotspur Offense Breakdown
So far this season, Tottenham Hotspur has been one of the most efficient offenses in the EPL, ranking 5th in goals scored and 2nd in shots on goal. Brennan Johnson has been their top scorer, finding the back of the net three times, which is 24th in the league. Dominic Solanke has also been a key contributor, leading the team in shots on goal and ranking 18th in the league. James Maddison has been the team’s top playmaker, ranking 10th in the league in assists.
Manchester City Offense Breakdown
Manchester City has been the top scoring team in the Premier League this season, averaging 2.0 goals per match. They have scored less than that average in three straight matches. They also lead the league in shots on goal and corners, and they have had more corners than their opponents in 90.9% of their matches. Erling Haaland is the top scorer in the league and on Manchester City, and he also leads the team in shots on goal. Kevin De Bruyne is the team’s leader in assists, and he is 4th on the team in goals scored.
Tottenham Hotspur Defense Breakdown
Heading into their match against the high-powered Manchester City offense, Tottenham’s defense is 9th in the EPL in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. Over their last three matches, they have given up an average of 1.3 goals per match. Keeper Guglielmo Vicario is 8th in the EPL with two clean sheets. Overall, Tottenham’s defense is 2nd in blocked shots and 12th in interceptions. They have struggled with fouls this season, ranking 19th in the EPL.
Manchester City Defense Breakdown
Manchester City’s defense has been up and down this season, and they will be tested by a Tottenham Hotspur offense that is 5th in the EPL in scoring. Overall, they are 8th in the league in goals allowed at 1.2 per match. Ederson is 16th in the league with one clean sheet, and he is 18th in saves. Over their last five matches, they have given up seven goals, including two to Brighton & Hove Albion FC, who is 6th in scoring.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Prediction
Looking at how we expect this EPL matchup between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur to play out, we are going to take Manchester City on the money line at -190. Our projections have Manchester City’s Erling Haaland as the top projected goal scorer for the match. Coming into the game, Manchester City is the top scoring offense in the EPL and is also 1st in shots on goal. Our prediction is that Manchester City wins by a score of 2-1.
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Last updated:November 13, 2024 Manchester City FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC