Prediction: Manchester United v Tottenham

Verdict: Under 3.5 goals

Best Odds: 1/2

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In a real heavyweight battle on Wednesday night, Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford.

Manchester United

Starting with the hosts, with Manchester United enjoying a four-game unbeaten run in all competitions, it's fair to say the Red Devils have struggled to find the best gear. Ultimately having to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home to Newcastle at the weekend, Erik ten Hag's side will know they face another tough test on Wednesday night. Despite managing to pick up back-to-back wins against Omonia Nicosia while in the Europa League over the past fortnight, the former Ajax boss knows he must guide his star side to a comeback in the Champions League this season. Marking their return from the September international break with a nightmarish spectacle as they were hit with an action-packed 6-3 loss to defending champions and local rivals Manchester City, United should at least be boosted by their recent record against Spurs. It should be noted that ten Hag teams have won each of their last three meetings against Wednesday's guests.

Team News

Manchester United have confirmed they will be without Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial, Brandon Williams, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Donny van de Beek again on Wednesday night.

However, ten Hag will be able to call on Scottish international Scott McTominay in midweek as the 25-year-old returns from suspension.

Tottenham

When it comes to the visitors, while Tottenham could have marked their return from the September international break with a worrying 3-1 away loss to bitter rivals Arsenal, Spurs have managed to prove that this is no match. was just a small problem. Last seen over the weekend at a routine display in north London as they cruised to a 2-0 win over Everton, the mood in Antonio Conte's camp is expected to be at its most high. Now in the midst of their best start to the Premier League campaign, the former Chelsea boss will be desperate to see his side put down a real scorer on Wednesday night. Appearing in pole position to secure another top-four spot this season, the Lilywhites have now won each of their last three clashes in all formats. Likewise, having suffered just one domestic defeat since the opener of the 2022/23 campaign, Conte's top-flight side will call on attacking talisman Harry Kane to lead their charge here. By finding the net again against Everton, the English skipper has already scored nine Premier League goals.

Team News

Boggling against Everton at the weekend with a calf injury, Tottenham will be without Brazil international Richarlison on Wednesday night.

Similarly, with Dejan Kulusevski still expected to be sidelined at Old Trafford, Emerson Royal will also serve the final game of his suspension here.

Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met on March 12, Manchester United claimed a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford. Likewise, Wednesday's hosts have won each of their previous three encounters against Spurs. However, Tottenham have only suffered one Premier League defeat since the start of the 2022/23 campaign. England skipper Harry Kane has already scored nine Premier League goals in his first 10 appearances. Five of Tottenham's last six away matches in all formats have ended with less than 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

While Manchester United have to settle for a 0-0 stalemate at home to Newcastle this weekend, Tottenham could sense an opportunity to surprise at Old Trafford. However, while Wednesday's opponents might be used to producing spirited results, we might be in for another wary business here. With the ten-Hag side struggling to find the best speed in the final third, it's also worth noting that Spurs have seen five of their previous six away encounters end with less than 2.5 goals . Likewise, with Conte's men keeping a clean sheet in three of their last four clashes across all formats, we back what could be a low-scoring midweek battle.

Verdict: Under 3.5 goals

Best Odds: 1/2

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