In a season where both teams have fallen well short of expectations, Tottenham and Manchester United will meet in North London this Sunday. Both sides find themselves in unfamiliar territory in the bottom half of the Premier League table.
With just two points separating these traditional top contenders in 13th and 14th place, this fixture has transformed from its usual battle for Champions League positions into a desperate scramble for mid-table dignity.
Key Details
- Date: Sunday, February 16, 2025
- Kick-off: 16:30 (UK Time)
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London
- Where to Watch: Sky Sports
Current Form
Spurs’s Season
Tottenham’s current 14th place position tells a story of underperformance. A deeper look at their recent form shows a concerning situation: recent losses to Leicester, Everton, Arsenal, and Newcastle have exposed defensive vulnerabilities that even their attacking talents can’t seem to overcome.
The emergence of James Maddison (8 goals) and Son Heung-Min (7 assists) as individual bright spots contrasts sharply with their overall record of 13 losses.
Their last five matches paint a particularly grim picture, with four losses and just one win against Brentford, suggesting a team struggling to find stability despite individual talent. It’s a pattern that points to structural issues rather than mere bad luck.
Manchester United’s Season
Manchester United’s season mirrors their opponents’ difficulties, though with slightly different symptoms. Sitting 13th with 29 points, they’ve shown glimpses of quality with wins against Southampton and Fulham, but these have been overshadowed by concerning defeats to Crystal Palace and Brighton.
Their recent record of DWLWL reflects this inconsistency perfectly. While their defensive unit has shown some resilience, they’ve struggled to convert this into consistent results. Seven clean sheets offer hope, but United’s overall performance has fallen well below their usual standards.
Spurs vs Manchester United: Recent Head-to-Head Meetings
| Date | Competition | Result |
| December 19, 2024 | League Cup | Spurs 4-3 Manchester United |
| September 29, 2024 | Premier League | Manchester United 0-3 Spurs |
| January 14, 2024 | Premier League | Manchester United 2-2 Spurs |
| August 19, 2023 | Premier League | Spurs 2-0 Manchester United |
| April 27, 2023 | Premier League | Spurs 2-2 Manchester United |
The pattern is clear: Spurs have gradually asserted dominance in this fixture, remaining unbeaten in their last five meetings and scoring multiple goals in each encounter. This represents a significant shift in a fixture that, back in 2021 and 2022, was completely ruled by United.
Statistical Insights & Facts
- The last 5 meetings in this fixture got an average of 4 goals per game
- Spurs score almost twice as many goals per game (2) as United (1.17)
- Both sides have won exactly 8 matches this season (out of 24) so far
- According to bookmakers, Spurs are slight favourites at 10/7
Premier League | Spurs vs Manchester United: Odds
7bet provides the following odds for the next Premier League match between Spurs and Manchester United.
| Market | Selection | Odds |
| 1X2 | Spurs | 10/7 |
| Draw | 8/3 | |
| Manchester United | 5/3 | |
| First Goal | Spurs | 5/6 |
| No Goal | 20/1 | |
| Manchester United | 14/15 | |
| Double Chance | Spurs or Draw | 4/9 |
| Spurs or Manchester United | 2/7 | |
| Draw or Manchester United | 1/2 | |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes | 5/12 |
| No | 17/10 | |
| Draw No Bet | Spurs | 4/5 |
| Manchester United | 20/21 |
Please note that these odds are accurate at the time of publishing. Make sure to check the latest odds before placing your bet.
The Match-Up
This fixture presents one of the Premier League’s most fascinating paradoxes. Here are two teams, separated by just one position, yet everything about their seasons reads like a tale of opposites.
Consider the numbers: Spurs have scored 48 goals to United’s 28 – a difference that should translate to a chasm in the table, not the mere two-point gap we see. United’s defensive unit has secured seven clean sheets while Spurs have managed five. Yet both teams have exactly eight wins.
Recent head-to-head meetings add another layer. Spurs’ dominance in these fixtures (unbeaten in five, scoring at least twice in each) flies in the face of current form, where they’ve lost four straight league games.
The bookmakers seem equally puzzled. Spurs enter as slight favourites at 10/7 despite sitting lower in the table and a streak of four league losses (Newcastle, Arsenal, Everton, and finally Leicester). Tottenham got a win in their most recent game (2-0 against Brentford), but is that enough to start talking about a resurgence?
Sunday’s match isn’t just about who wins – it’s about which version of these teams we’ll see. Will it be the United that’s kept seven clean sheets or the one that’s lost 11 games? The Spurs that score two goals per game or the side that’s lost four straight? In a season where nothing about these teams quite adds up, perhaps the only certainty is uncertainty itself.
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