Tottenham Clash with Man Utd: Bold Predictions and Starting XI Revealed
Tottenham Hotspur meet Manchester United for the first time since their Europa League final encounter on Saturday, having beaten the Red Devils on four occasions during the previous campaign.
A scrappy strike from Brennan Johnson helped Spurs end their 17-year trophy drought in Bilbao, while simultaneously condemning United to their most disappointing season in recent memory.
Ruben Amorim has since bounced back from that devastating loss, with his United team arriving at Saturday's clash on a four-match unbeaten streak. They now sit level on points with Thomas Frank's Lilywhites, who disappointed at home against Chelsea last weekend but were dominant versus Copenhagen in their midweek fixture.
Following three consecutive victories that had 'The United Strand' believing, Amorim's team were held back by Nottingham Forest at the City Ground last weekend, sharing the points in a 2–2 draw.
With the final stretch of 2025–26 approaching, both teams will be eager to avoid defeat this weekend.
Here is Sports Illustrated's preview of the Premier League's lunchtime encounter.
What Time Does Tottenham vs. Man Utd Kick Off?
Tottenham vs. Man Utd Head-to-Head Record (Last Five Games)
Current Form (All Competitions)
Tottenham | Man Utd |
|---|---|
Tottenham 4–0 Copenhagen - 04/11/25 | Nottingham Forest 2–2 Man Utd - 01/11/25 |
Tottenham 0–1 Chelsea - 01/11/25 | Man Utd 4–2 Brighton - 25/10/25 |
Newcastle 2–0 Tottenham - 29/10/25 | Liverpool 1–2 Man Utd - 19/10/25 |
Everton 0–3 Tottenham - 26/10/25 | Man Utd 2–0 Sunderland - 04/10/25 |
Monaco 0–0 Tottenham - 22/10/25 | Brentford 3–1 Man Utd - 27/09/25 |
How to Watch Tottenham vs. Man Utd on TV, Live Stream
Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
United States | Peacock, Amazon Prime Video |
United Kingdom | discovery+, Amazon Prime Video, discovery+ App, TNT Sports 1, TNT Sports Ultimate |
Canada | DAZN Canada, fuboTV Canada, Amazon Prime Video, Fubo Sports Network Canada |
Mexico | Caliente TV, Amazon Prime Video, FOX One |
Tottenham Team News
Mohammed Kudus was absent in midweek due to an injury concern, and while Thomas Frank downplayed the seriousness of the issue, he wasn't seen in Thursday's training session. Therefore, the summer acquisition remains questionable for the weekend, with Brennan Johnson prepared to fill in.
Creative players James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski remain sidelined, while Dominic Solanke is optimistic about returning following the international break. Spurs are also missing Archie Gray, Ben Davies, Yves Bissouma, Kota Takai and Radu Drăgușin.
João Palhinha is expected to return to the midfield, and Frank would be taking a risk to pair him with Rodrigo Bentancur once more, considering their lack of chemistry at home.
Randal Kolo Muani is likely to keep his position up front, while Xavi Simons will function as Spurs' primary creative outlet after his impressive Tuesday night performance.
Tottenham Predicted Lineup vs. Man Utd
Tottenham predicted lineup vs. Man Utd (4-2-3-1): Vicario; Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Palhinha, Sarr; Johnson, Simons, Odobert; Kolo Muani.
Man Utd Team News
Man Utd are reaping the rewards of their clear midweeks, with Amorim nearly having a complete squad available for Saturday's journey to north London.
Lisandro Martínez continues to be the sole absentee due to a persistent knee problem, but he has returned to training in recent weeks, and we might witness his return following the upcoming break.
The United manager will keep changes to a minimum from their recent matches, though Diogo Dalot's underwhelming performances should result in his exclusion in favor of Patrick Dorgu.
Harry Maguire had minor fitness concerns last week and may continue on the bench this weekend.
Man Utd Predicted Lineup vs. Tottenham
Man Utd predicted lineup vs. Tottenham (3-4-2-1): Lammens; Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw; Amad, Casemiro, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mbeumo, Cunha; Šeško.
Tottenham vs. Man Utd Score Prediction
Much has evolved since Bilbao, with Spurs changing managers and United looking significantly more capable.
Amorim's tactical adjustments, based on a more direct approach, have benefited the Red Devils, who now appear much more difficult to face. They continue to be more effective when they possess less of the ball, so a tactical battle is expected to unfold between the two managers on the sideline in N17.
Spurs are well-equipped to handle United's direct approach, but some may wonder whether they can reproduce the attacking flow and unity displayed against Copenhagen, considering how disappointing they were just days earlier in the loss to Chelsea.
Frank is still working out his team, and you could envision this match ending in a stalemate.
Prediction: Tottenham 1–1 Man Utd