Clash at Old Trafford promises goals as United hunt down more points
Old Trafford will be buzzing on 07/02/2026 when Manchester United welcome Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League Round 25 fixture refereed by Michael Oliver. The context is clear: United sit fourth with 41 points from 24 matches and have been riding a patch of strong results at home, while Spurs are down in 14th with 29 points and are looking for consistency on the road. Recent encounters between these two have been entertaining — their November meeting finished 2-2 — and the statistical picture ahead of this Sunday suggests another open, attacking affair.
Form guide, momentum and where the match might be won
Manchester United arrive at Old Trafford with a sequence that includes wins over Fulham (3-2) and Arsenal (3-2) and a solid 2-0 victory over Manchester City earlier in January. Their aggregate season numbers underline a team that creates chances — 385 total shots, 135 on target and an attacks average of over 100 per game — and they have scored 44 goals this campaign. Home scoring has been particularly potent (23 goals at home) though defensive lapses have left them with only three clean sheets at home so far.
Tottenham have shown flashes of resilience and attacking threat themselves, most recently drawing 2-2 with Manchester City and posting a 2-0 win away in Europe. Their away scoring is respectable (20 goals on the road) and they boast seven clean sheets across the season, demonstrating they can be compact when required. However, Spurs’ away form is inconsistent: their recent slate mixes draws and defeats and their league position reflects that instability.
Both sides have frequently produced matches with three or more goals this season: United have seen over 2.5 in 62.5% of their matches, Spurs in 66.7%. The teams’ attacking tendencies, high shot volumes and the recent 2-2 H2H reinforce the expectation of an open contest where both sides look to press and create.
Betting angle and final read
Bookmakers make Manchester United the clear favourite with home odds around 1.56, reflecting a 64% implied probability, while the draw and away outcomes sit at much longer prices. For punters seeking value, the goal markets stand out: both teams historically push games into the over-2.5 territory and the recent head-to-head was a four-goal affair. If you prefer reading more on market selection and how to approach which markets to prioritise, check these Soccer betting tips and the choice of markets and pair that with a review of your risk control strategies found in Learn about some of the tools that can help with analysis.
Betting suggestion: Over 2.5 goals. Rationale: both teams register over-2.5 in well over 60% of fixtures, recent meetings have been high-scoring, United’s attack creates heavy shot volume and Spurs have been capable of finding the net even on the road. Confidence: medium — this selection balances value and probability while acknowledging United are favourites in the 1X2 market.
