Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Odds, Lineups, Predictions, Preview

Explore Coral’s detailed preview for Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 12:30 BST match.

• Fixture: Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur

• Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025

• Kick-off: 12:30 BST

• Venue: Etihad Stadium

Manchester City come into this match in scintillating form after a 4-0 thrashing of Wolves in the first game week of the new Premier League campaign. Their opening weekend performance suggests they'll look to dominate possession and press high up the pitch against Tottenham. 

On the other hand, Tottenham also produced an impressive display on the opening weekend with a 3-0 win against Premier League new boys Burnley. However, they'll need to be solid defensively if they're to contain City's attacking threats, and could struggle to keep a clean sheet.

The key for Tottenham will be to exploit any counter-attacking opportunities, as they did effectively against Burnley. However, Manchester City's recent performances indicate they are unlikely to leave many gaps at the back. 

Expect City to control the game and create numerous scoring chances, while Tottenham will need to be clinical if they are to get anything from this match.

Match Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Tottenham Hotspur

Manchester City kicked off the campaign in top form. Their 4-0 away triumph against Wolves showcased their ability to dominate games and score freely. The result and performance suggest that they will approach the match against Tottenham with confidence, likely looking to control the tempo and capitalise on their attacking prowess. With such momentum, City are well-positioned to produce another strong display and put pressure on Tottenham's defence.

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 4-0 vs Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

Tottenham opened the campaign with a dominant 3-0 win over newly promoted Burnley. The victory was a good way to kick off the new league campaign. However, they'll need to be switched on defensively if they hope to get a result at the Etihad, considering the home team’s attacking options. Their ability to score goals, as demonstrated against Burnley, means they could pose a threat on the counter-attack, though. 

Recent Premier League Results:

• Win: 3-0 vs Burnley (H)

Historically, recent games between Manchester City and Tottenham have been tightly contested, with both teams claiming two wins and one game ending in a draw in the last five league meetings.

Recent Premier League Results

• Tottenham Hotspur 0-1 Manchester City (26 Feb 2025)

• Manchester City 0-4 Tottenham Hotspur (23 Nov 2024)

• Tottenham Hotspur 0-2 Manchester City (14 May 2024)

• Manchester City 3-3 Tottenham (03 Dec 2023)

• Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City (05 Feb 2023)

• Mateo Kovacic (Achilles Tendon problems) - Doubt

• Joško Gvardiol (Knock) - Doubt

• Savinho (Knock) - Doubt

• Radu Drăgușin (Cruciate Ligament Tear) - Out

• Destiny Udogie (Knee) - Out

• James Maddison (ACL) - Out

• Dejan Kulusevski (Knee) - Out

• Manor Solomon (Calf) - Doubt

• Trafford, Lewis, Dias, Stones, Aït-Nouri, Reijnders, González, Silva, Bobb, Haaland, Doku

With a strong lineup featuring Haaland and Doku, Manchester City will look to exploit their attacking options and press high up the pitch. The inclusion of experienced defenders like Dias and Stones should provide the necessary solidity at the back to counter Tottenham's counter-attacks.

• Vicario, Porro, van de Ven, Romero, Spence, Gray, Bergvall, Sarr, Kudus, Johnson, Richarlison, Kudus

Tottenham's predicted lineup suggests they will rely on the pace of Johnson and Kudus to launch quick counter-attacks. However, their defensive line, including Romero and van de Ven, will need to be at their best to handle Manchester City's potent attack.

• Erling Haaland vs Cristian Romero: Haaland's goal-scoring prowess will be tested against Romero's defensive skills.

• Jérémy Doku vs Pedro Porro: Doku's dribbling ability will face a stern test from Porro's defensive tenacity.

• Rúben Dias (Manchester City): Dias's leadership and defensive solidity will be crucial in maintaining a clean sheet.

• Richarlison (Tottenham Hotspur): Richarlison's ability to lead the line and score goals will be vital for Tottenham's chances.

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