Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 14/05/2024

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Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City. Shape of the Teams

The Premier League nears its conclusion, but the title race remains open. 

Just a few days after terminating Fulham (0-4), Manchester City will face another London team. However, Tottenham Hotspur is one of the better teams in the EPL, and this match will be more challenging than the previous one.  

This fixture presents an unusual scenario in which Arsenal fans could find themselves rooting for their eternal rivals. Tottenham is the last top-six team to face Manchester City, and the title race is incredibly tight. The Gunners lead by one point, but the Citizens still have a game in hand and will soon face West Ham.

What a final day we will have in store 🤌@Arsenal or @ManCity? Only one can prevail. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/23NZUOGxuh

— Premier League (@premierleague) May 12, 2024

Unfortunately for all Manchester City haters, Tottenham is not in the best form to stop Manchester City. Their 2-1 victory against Burnley was the first in five games, following four losses in a row against major opponents (Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, and Newcastle). 

Tottenham and Manchester City have frequently played against each other in the past three years with varied results. For the anti-City fans, this is a source of hope. Although Pep Guardiola’s team is the favourite, Tottenham has always been a mysteriously difficult team to deal with for the Catalan manager.

However, the current reality favours Manchester City, who have been on a winning streak with the exception of the semifinal defeat against Real Madrid. The Citizens just won against Fulham (4-0) and against Wolves (5-1), bringing their total in the past two games to nine goals. If it was not obvious, Pep Guardiola’s team is going all-in, as they know the title only depends on them. 

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Main Match Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Tuesday, 12 May, 3:30 PM EDT
• Stadium: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
• Location: London, England
• Last match: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: 0-1 (January 26, 2024, FA Cup)

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City, Prediction, Odds

• Pick: Manchester City to win
• Odds: -239 (Tonybet)

Betting odds fancy a Citizen victory, and it’s no surprise. Not a single team in England has managed to disrupt City’s streak in months. 

City is driven by Pep Guardiola’s relentless pursuit of perfection – an ever-lasting resource of dynamism. In stark contrast, Tottenham’s Postecoglou is a team defined by mistakes. They have performed inconsistently throughout the season, which explains why the team is not placed higher. 

A victory for Tottenham would add some suspense to the battle for fourth place as they trail Emery’s Aston Villa by four points. Given Emery’s team’s solidity, it seems unlikely that Tottenham will make it – especially given their current form.

Straight back to work 💪 pic.twitter.com/jg982n3PlS

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 12, 2024

The adage “defence wins titles” rings true when comparing Tottenham to Manchester City. Ange’s inflexibility has repeatedly cost Spurs points, while Pep Guardiola’s tactical versatility has allowed them to take hits and land the final punch when the timing was right. 

Surprisingly, Croatian defender Gvardiol scored a hat-trick in the game against Fulham. This is not what we usually would expect from the City, but it means that anyone can land the final hit for the Citizens. This sense of constant rotation is a major problem Ange will have to address.

In the past years, Tottenham often found a way to get City out of their comfort zone and this should be the goal once again. The question remains how to achieve this, especially with City’s diverse array of attacking options. Foden might be the primary threat, but the possible inclusions of Jeremy Doku or Jack Grealish add more dimensions for Spurs to worry about.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City Betting Tip

• Pick: City over 2.5
• Odds: -124 (Tonybet) 

Betting odds also indicate that goals are expected, and rightly so. When a team’s defence is shaky, they have to stir up chaos to avoid being overrun in a structured game against the Citizens.

However, the problem is that Manchester City’s has been sending strong signals of its readiness in their most recent games. Therefore, this game will likely see City find the back of the net. 

The slick 19-pass move that led to @JoskoGvardiol4‘s expert finish 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/GiJqCVfv7c

— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 12, 2024

Once they start scoring, they rarely stop. This is why our betting tip leans towards a high-scoring affair. Manchester City is more motivated than ever to win their remaining matches to take the title home once again.

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