Premier League· Kick-off : Saturday, October 10, 2026, 17:30 (UK time)
Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction: correct score and AI tips
Match analysis
Manchester United take on Tottenham on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 17:30 (UK time), a Premier League, matchday 6 fixture. Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester. Manchester United start as favourites with a 52% chance of victory; Tottenham are given 21% and the draw 27%. On the correct score, 1-0 comes out on top (14.8%), followed by 1-1 (12.3%) and 2-0 (10.8%).
Manchester United have won just one of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 2 defeats), scoring 9 and conceding 7. Tottenham have not won any of their last 5 matches (2 draws, 3 defeats), scoring 3 and conceding 8. Both sides come in with similar form. On average Manchester United score 1.80 and concede 1.40 goals per game; Tottenham score 0.60 and concede 1.60. In the table, Manchester United sit 12th with 5 points from 5 games, Tottenham 20th with 2 points from 5. 8 places separate the two sides. Over their recent games, Manchester United have averaged 1.10 xG (expected goals) per match, against 1.09 for Tottenham.
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Manchester United, 3 for Tottenham and 1 draw. The most recent ended Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Feb 7, 2026). Manchester United out or doubtful: A. Diallo, T. Heaton, B. Sesko, M. Ugarte and M. de Ligt. Tottenham: D. Kulusevski, M. Mudryk, W. Odobert, Richarlison and X. Simons. In double chance terms, "Manchester United or draw" stands at 79%, "Tottenham or draw" at 48% and "no draw" at 73%.
In short : Manchester United are favourites for this Manchester United v Tottenham, with a 52% win probability from our model. In the table, Manchester United (12th, 5 pts) host Tottenham (20th, 2 pts). One to watch: Manchester United will be without A. Diallo and T. Heaton.
Outcome probabilities (1X2)
Double chance
Most likely correct scores
Scores shown as Manchester United – Tottenham. 1-0 is the single most likely scoreline (14.8%); the 5 scores below add up to 57% of all outcomes, which is why an exact score remains hard to call.
| Score | Probability |
|---|---|
| Manchester United 1-0 Tottenham | 14.8% |
| Manchester United 1-1 Tottenham | 12.3% |
| Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham | 10.8% |
| Manchester United 0-0 Tottenham | 10.2% |
| Manchester United 2-1 Tottenham | 8.9% |
Goals: both teams to score, over/under
With 1.45 expected goals for Manchester United and 0.83 for Tottenham, "over 2.5 goals" is rated at 40% and "both teams to score" at 43%. Few goals are expected here. Manchester United keep a clean sheet in 44% of scenarios, Tottenham in 24%.
| Probability | |
|---|---|
| Manchester United expected goals | 1.45 |
| Tottenham expected goals | 0.83 |
| Both teams to score | 43% |
| Over 1.5 goals | 67% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 40% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 20% |
| Manchester United clean sheet | 44% |
| Tottenham clean sheet | 24% |
Recent form
Latest matches in all competitions, at the time of the prediction.
Manchester United
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2026 | Fulham · Premier League | 1-1 | D |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Brighton · EFL Cup | 2-3 | L |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Manchester City · Premier League | 0-1 | L |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Sabah FA · UEFA Champions League | 4-0 | W |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Everton · Premier League | 2-2 | D |
Tottenham
| Date | Opponent | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | Aston Villa · Premier League | 2-3 | L |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Liverpool · EFL Cup | 1-3 | L |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Everton · Premier League | 0-0 | D |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Nottingham Forest · Premier League | 0-0 | D |
| Aug 29, 2026 | Newcastle · Premier League | 0-2 | L |
Standings before the match
| Pos. | Points | Played | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Tottenham | 20 | 2 | 5 |
Head-to-head
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham | Premier League |
| Nov 8, 2025 | Tottenham 2-2 Manchester United | Premier League |
| May 21, 2025 | Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United | UEFA Europa League |
| Feb 16, 2025 | Tottenham 1-0 Manchester United | Premier League |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Tottenham 4-3 Manchester United | EFL Cup |
Out and doubtful
Manchester United
- A. Diallo (out)
- T. Heaton (out)
- B. Sesko (out)
- M. Ugarte (out)
- M. de Ligt (out)
Tottenham
- D. Kulusevski (out)
- M. Mudryk (out)
- W. Odobert (out)
- Richarlison (out)
- X. Simons (out)
Most regular starters
Manchester United
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- Y. Tielemans5/5
- B. Mbeumo4/5
- K. Mainoo4/5
- M. Rashford4/5
- S. Lammens4/5
- H. Maguire3/5
- B. Fernandes2/5
- B. Šeško2/5
- Bruno Fernandes2/5
- D. Dalot2/5
- Diogo Dalot2/5
Tottenham
Starts over the last 5 matches (official line-ups).
- R. Bentancur5/5
- M. van de Ven4/5
- S. Tonali4/5
- A. Gray3/5
- A. Kinsky3/5
- A. Robertson3/5
- J. P. van Hecke3/5
- M. Tel3/5
- O. Marmoush3/5
- C. Gallagher2/5
- D. Solanke2/5
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction?
Our AI gives Manchester United a 52% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Tottenham 21%. Manchester United are therefore favourites.
What is the most likely correct score for Manchester United vs Tottenham?
1-0 (14.8%), followed by 1-1 (12.3%), 2-0 (10.8%), 0-0 (10.2%) and 2-1 (8.9%).
Will both teams score in Manchester United vs Tottenham?
The probability that both Manchester United and Tottenham score is 43%. Manchester United have a 44% chance of keeping a clean sheet, Tottenham 24%.
How many goals should we expect in Manchester United vs Tottenham?
The model expects 2.28 goals (1.45 for Manchester United, 0.83 for Tottenham). Probabilities: over 1.5 goals 67%, over 2.5 goals 40%, over 3.5 goals 20%.
When and where is Manchester United vs Tottenham played?
Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 17:30 (UK time), Premier League, matchday 6. Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester.
What form are Manchester United and Tottenham in?
Manchester United: 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (9 scored, 7 conceded). Tottenham: 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (3 scored, 8 conceded).
What is the head-to-head record between Manchester United and Tottenham?
In the last 5 meetings between the two sides, the record reads 1 win for Manchester United, 3 for Tottenham and 1 draw. The most recent ended Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham (Feb 7, 2026).
How is the Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction calculated?
The model estimates each team's expected goals (1.45 for Manchester United, 0.83 for Tottenham) from recent form, xG and standings, then applies a Poisson distribution: every possible score gets a probability, from which the 1X2, correct score, both teams to score and total goals are derived. Every figure is calculated, none is made up.
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