Tottenham vs Manchester City predictions for this EFL Cup fixture. Tottenham Hotspur, aiming to end a 16-year trophy drought, host English champions Manchester City at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for an EFL Cup fourth-round clash on Wednesday night. Read on for all our free predictions and betting tips.
EFL Cup | Round of 16 | Oct 30, 2024 at 8.15pm UK at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Predictions
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Can Tottenham End City’s Cup Run? A Clash of Rotations and High Stakes
- Tottenham’s Defensive Stability: Spurs have conceded just 10 goals in their nine Premier League matches this season, showcasing a more resolute defensive structure compared to previous campaigns.
- City’s Fatigue Factor: Manchester City are facing four away games in 11 days, which could significantly test Guardiola’s squad depth, especially with several key injuries depleting their options.
- Tottenham’s Big-Game Performances: Spurs have already recorded dominant victories over Manchester United and West Ham this season, proving they can step up when facing top opposition.
Our Tips
Eastleigh to Win and Both Teams to Score | |
5/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning Eastleigh are favoured to win with both teams scoring, leveraging Oldham’s defensive struggles and road form. Shade and McCallum’s threat complements Eastleigh’s resilience, countering Oldham’s Fondop-Talum-led attack. | |
Eastleigh 2-1 | |
10/1 - odds when tipped | |
Reasoning A 2-1 Eastleigh win seems likely, with McCallum capitalising on Oldham's defensive lapses. Fondop-Talum may breach Eastleigh’s defence, but the Spitfires’ resilience should secure victory. |
Tottenham Hotspur’s EFL Cup encounter with Manchester City this week promises to be a gripping spectacle. With both teams vying for a quarter-final spot, Spurs will welcome the reigning English champions to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Wednesday night. The north London side are desperate to bounce back from a disappointing weekend defeat to Crystal Palace, while Manchester City come into this match off the back of a narrow victory over Southampton. Both teams have seen contrasting fortunes, and the stakes couldn’t be higher, especially for Spurs, who are eyeing their first piece of silverware in 16 years. The tension is palpable, and fans are eager to see whether Pep Guardiola’s squad rotation will give Spurs the upper hand.
Best Bet: Draw/Tottenham Double Chance
In a match of this magnitude, especially in the cup, one can’t help but feel that Tottenham will put up a serious fight against a potentially rotated Manchester City side. Guardiola has openly hinted at making significant changes, bringing in a raft of academy players. While City are, of course, favourites given their form and squad depth, this decision to field a weakened team could hand Tottenham an edge. With Son Heung-min possibly absent and Spurs dealing with injury issues of their own, this feels like a real opportunity for Ange Postecoglou’s men to grind out a result.
Tottenham, for all their recent struggles, have shown they can rise to the occasion in big matches this season. Their comprehensive victories over Manchester United and West Ham earlier in the season demonstrate their ability to stun top teams when the stakes are high. With City having won only three of their last seven encounters with Spurs, the north London side has developed something of a reputation as a bogey team for Guardiola’s men. That, combined with City’s tendency to look vulnerable in the absence of key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Rodri, lends weight to backing a Draw or Tottenham in the double chance market.
This is a competition City may not prioritise in the same way they approach the Premier League or Champions League. It’s very likely that Guardiola will look to protect some of his first-team stars, and with four away games in 11 days, fatigue could also play a factor. This further supports the idea that Spurs can seize the moment, especially if they are able to frustrate City and make this a scrappy affair. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Tottenham pushing this game to extra time or even nicking a result in the 90 minutes. At the very least, it feels unlikely that City will walk away with a comfortable win, and that’s why the Draw/Tottenham Double Chance is the best value bet for this match.
“Tottenham have shown they can compete with the big boys this season, and with City rotating, this is a golden opportunity for Spurs to grab a result in front of their home crowd.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Gram Dodd
Correct Score Prediction: Tottenham 1-1 Manchester City
The correct score prediction for this match, considering the form and likely line-ups, would be a hard-fought 1-1 draw. Tottenham have shown they are more than capable of keeping things tight at the back, particularly at home, while Manchester City’s weakened squad might struggle to break them down consistently. Despite City’s attacking prowess, their expected rotations and the absence of crucial players like De Bruyne and Rodri will leave them a bit exposed.
Tottenham have also been a relatively solid defensive unit, as evidenced by their two clean sheets in the Premier League this season. They may have slipped up against Crystal Palace at the weekend, but that was a game where a much-changed squad lacked cohesion. With the likes of Richarlison and Brennan Johnson expected to be involved, Spurs can certainly find the back of the net against a makeshift City defence.
City will likely dominate possession, but their finishing has been suspect at times, and Spurs could capitalise on this to hold them to a draw. A 1-1 scoreline reflects a match where both teams find the net but neither can truly assert dominance.
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