Man City v Tottenham – Preview, Predictions and Best Bets

Spurs have won on two of their last four trips to Man City. Both clubs began the season with convincing league wins last weekend.

Match: Man City v Tottenham
When: Saturday, 23 August 2025, 13:00

Man City Form

City have found their groove again since April in the league. They are unbeaten in their last 10 league matches with eight victories. They have kept seven clean sheets during that streak and look back to their best level.

A surprise 0-0 draw at Southampton was followed by a 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final in May. City ended their league campaign with two wins before being knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup at the quarter-final stage, losing 4-3 to Al Hilal. This season began with a convincing 4-0 win at Wolves as they had 15 shots.

Man City Team News

Pep Guardiola is without Rodri in midfield. This match may also come too soon for Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden, although the latter is nearing a return. Ederson is injured amid links to a transfer away so James Trafford will play in goal.

Josko Gvardiol and Savinho are two other injuries ahead of this one. Rico Lewis could start despite Nottingham Forest’s bid for his services.

Man City Motivation

City will be determined to start this season with maximum points. They know they can’t fall behind Liverpool and Arsenal in the title race.

Expect City to try to control this match, with an eye on Spurs’ fast counters. A draw would be seen as a poor result.

Tottenham Form

Spurs ended last season on a positive note by winning the Europa League, their first trophy since 2019. That save a disaster of a campaign where they lost 22 league matches and ending up in 17^th place in the EPL table.

After beating Man Utd 1-0 in the Europa League final, they sacked their coach Ange Postecoglou and appointed Thomas Frank. This term began with a defeat on penalties to PSG in the UEFA Super Cup having led 2-0. Their opening league match saw a 3-0 win against Burnley in a dominant display.

Tottenham Team News

Spurs are without Radu Dragusin and James Maddison due to long-term injuries. Dejan Kulusevski is not ready to return and Son Heung-Min has been sold.  

Destiny Udogie and Yves Bissouma are not expected to play any part. Pape Sarr could play as the number ten and Djed Spence is expected to cover at left back.

Tottenham Motivation

Tottenham look more organised and confident under Thomas Frank. They will go to City and try to cause an upset.

Frank may consider switching to a back five as he did vs PSG. He will look to play a compact defensive setup and use fast counters.

Key Stats

Man City have won 8 of their last 10 league matches

Man City have kept 7 clean sheets in their last 10 EPL matches

Tottenham have lost 7 of their last 16 matches

Spurs have conceded 23 goals in their last 13 matches

Verdict

Spurs will be hard to beat in this match. However, City have the quality to eventually unlock them. A narrow win is on the cards for the hosts.

Best Bet: Man City win and Under 3.5 goals at 2.70

Featured Bet: Man City win, Both Teams to Score Yes and Haaland to score anytime at 3.10

Goalscorer Tips: Haaland first scorer 3.75