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| Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City | October 30, 22:21 GMT+1 |
| Tottenham Hotspur odds | 2.58 |
| Manchester City odds | 2.455 |
| Draw | 3.86 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5:1.43/2.47 |
While Ange’s Postecoglou had a brilliant start as Tottenham’s new manager in the previous campaign, his second season at the club has disappointed many fans.
The Spurs are currently 8th in the Premier League. In nine games, Tottenham won four, lost four, and drew one against Leicester (1-1).
Ange’s team was outclassed by Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal (0-1) and also lost against Newcastle (1-2), Brighton (3-2), and Crystal Palace (1-0). The team’s record in the Europa League is the only positive of the season, as they remain undefeated.
The defeat against Crystal Palace provoked strong reactions within the dressing room, as Spurs goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario reacted in the post-match interview that the team needed more energy and fighting spirit.
Tottenham’s schedule won’t get easier anytime soon, as they will face Manchester City, Aston Villa, Galatasaray, and Ipswich in the coming weeks. Djed Spence and Heung-min Son are injured and will be out for this EFL Cup encounter.
| Recent Form | WLWWL |
| Key Player to Watch | James Maddison |
| Team Strengths | High-quality individual talents in the forwards line, good balance between profiles, dangerous through the middle. |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of replacement for Heung-min Son, lack of mental resilience and imposing defenders except for Van de Ven. |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Heung-min Son and Djed Spence |
Manchester Cityare flying past everyone in the Premier League and after nine matchdays, they are the only team remaining undefeated. The Citizens have won seven games and conceded two draws. So far, only Arsenal and Newcastle could stop Manchester City from winning. City have won all of their previous five games, including a 5-0 thrashing in the Champions League against Sparta Praha.
While it might seem brilliant, Pep Guardiola’s team hasn’t been as dominant as in previous seasons. The Citizens are known to be risk-averse and to concede rarely, but September saw Manchester City conceding game after game.
It’s no surprise that Rodri’s injury was a big hit for the team, which forced Guardiola to reconfigure his team’s tactical setup. The Catalan will also have to do without Kyle Walker, Kevin de Bruyne and Oscar Bobb.
| Recent Form | WWWWW |
| Key Player to Watch | Erling Haaland |
| Team Strengths | High-quality forwards, strong technical base, excellent athleticism, clear strategy with great cohesion between players. |
| Team Weaknesses | Lack of the surprise factor and lack of alternatives for Rodri. |
| Key injuries and suspensions. | Rodri, Oscar Bobb, Kevin de Bruyne, Kyle Walker |
The two teams share an eventful history, as they have played 151 matches against each other. City lead by a small margin with 60 victories, and Tottenham won 58 matches, while 33 matches ended in a draw.
Manchester City won the last match (2-0), with Haaland scoring a brace. Tottenham last won in 2023 (1-0), when Harry Kane scored the only goal in the 15th minute.
Replacing Harry Kane is a challenging task – some might even argue it’s impossible. Heung-min Son is now the offensive leader, and he would have been my player pick. However, the South- Korean suffers from an injury, which deprives Postecoglou of Tottenham’s most important player.
Brennan Johnson and James Maddison have scored well in creation metrics during the season, and they’re expected to be the de facto leaders against Manchester City.
For Manchester City, on the other hand, there are more options to choose from. The Citizens often end their games with a diversity of players ending on the scoresheet, ranging from Jack Grealish to Rico Lewis.
However, there’s one player who keeps scoring and seems unstoppable this season: Erling Haaland. In nine games, he has scored eleven goals in the Premier League and the Champions League – which adds up to more than one goal per match.
Playing against Manchester City is never an easy task, especially when you lack the defenders for it. The encounters between these two are always eventful,and there’s no reason to believe this tie will be boring.
Tottenham is expected to be more aggressive tonight, as the home crowd will encourage them. However, City has more players that can be considered serious threats.
Without Son, Tottenham won’t have a physical advantage, which is usually how teams neutralise Manchester City. The Cityzens are expected to slow the game down, while Tottenham should look to speed it up.
Bet hereThe main question for Manchester City is how important the EFL Cup is for Pep Guardiola. City might be favourites but they will face a hostile crowd and need to juggle between the Premier League, the Champions League and the Carabao Cup. Losing Rodri was a big blow, and City need to rotate the squad if they want to avoid more injuries.
Haaland has been a menace for Premier League defenders since his arrival, and the inclusion of Brazilian winger Savinho has only made it easier for Haaland to score. Defenders now have to deal with at least two superstars in the final third, which could pose a problem for Tottenham.
The Spurs will face a challenge containing Haaland, which only becomes worse when a skilled dribbler like Savinho is added in the mix.
Romero, known for his aggressive defending, often struggles to maintain his marking, which could be a weakness against Haaland. This means it is only logical to choose Haaland to score in this upcoming League Cup encounter.
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