Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur lock horns at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday lunchtime as both sides aim to build on their opening-weekend victories in the 2025/26 Premier League season.
Pep Guardiola’s City eased to a 4-0 win at Wolves, with Erling Haaland and new signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki all on the scoresheet, underlining their title credentials after a disappointing third-place finish last term.
Spurs, meanwhile, began life under new boss Thomas Frank with a convincing 3-0 home win over Burnley, continuing their resurgence after last season’s 17th-place finish and Europa League triumph.
Head-to-Head Stats
Man City have won just 4 of their last 12 league games against Spurs (D2 L6).
Spurs have won two of their last four visits to the Etihad, more than in their previous 11 combined.
City edged a 1-0 victory in their most recent league clash in February.
Predictions
Opta’s supercomputer predicts Man City are firm favourites:
Man City win: 61.7% chance
Draw: 19.6% chance
Tottenham win: 18.7% chance
Man City’s attacking depth, with Haaland, Bernardo Silva, Oscar Bobb, and new signings all firing, gives them the edge. Spurs may trouble them on the counter, but City’s home strength is expected to prevail.
Betting Tips
Man City to win – their squad depth looks overwhelming.
Over 2.5 goals – both teams capable of scoring, but City should dominate.
Erling Haaland, anytime scorer – he’s already off the mark this season.
Both teams to score – Spurs’ recent record at the Etihad suggests they could at least grab a goal.
