Tottenham vs Man City: Haaland Looks to Avoid Repeat of 0-2 Defeat to Struggling Spurs as Thomas Frank Seeks Rare Home Win

Tottenham vs Man City: Haaland Looks to Avoid Repeat of 0-2 Defeat to Struggling Spurs as Thomas Frank Seeks Rare Home Win

The last time Manchester City travelled to face Tottenham in the Premier League in August, they left with a 2-0 defeat. This time, a Citizens side finding form travels there again, only this time, to face a Tottenham Hotspur side mired in poor domestic results.

It's Premier League action on Sunday, February 1, as Manchester City travel to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to face a Spurs side desperate for a league win. Spurs boss Thomas Frank will be aiming for a rare positive result against the Sky Blues.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Tottenham Hotspur: 14th in the Premier League table.

🔸 Manchester City: Four points behind leaders Arsenal in the Premier League.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Manchester City are on a two-match winning run in all competitions.

🔥 Manchester City have won their last two Premier League away games against Spurs.

🔥 Tottenham have not won a Premier League game since the turn of the year (3 draws, 2 defeats).

🔥 While Manchester City lead the historical H2H battle, Tottenham's last win over City was a 2-0 victory in August 2025.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

⚪Tottenham Hotspur | Form: W🟢D🟡D🟡L🔴L🔴D🟡:

Despite their lowly league position, Thomas Frank's side can take heart from a morale-boosting 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League.

However, they have won just two Premier League home games this season and with pressure mounting, they will have to start getting positive results soon before the fan discontent grows louder.

 

🔵Manchester City | Form: W🟢D🟡D🟡D🟡L🔴W🟢:

Pep Guardiola's side extended their winning run with a controlled 2-0 victory over Galatasaray in the Champions League.

They have prevailed on their last two league visits to this stadium and will be driven by revenge for their earlier-season defeat, facing a Spurs side that will be fighting for their manager and have memories of a 2-0 victory against City from August in mind.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

⚪Tottenham Hotspur (possible):

Vicario, Spence, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie, Palhinha, Gallagher, Odobert, Simons, Kolo Muani, and Solanke.

 

🔵Manchester City (possible):

Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Guehi, O'Reilly, Rodri, Cherki, Silva, Reijnders, Semenyo, Haaland.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Micky van de Ven — Could return for Spurs and is a key figure, having scored their opener in their last league game.

✨ Semenyo — Available again for City after missing out on midweek action due to UCL player registration laws, and is pivotal to their goalscoring.

✨ Cristian Romero — Scored a last-gasp leveller against Burnley and will be key in Spurs' defence.

✨ Erling Haaland — A constant threat for City, looking to make an impact against a vulnerable Spurs side.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Tottenham/Home to win = 4.67

💵 Manchester City/Away to win = 1.78

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.65

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.65

 

This clash presents a classic clash of contexts: a Man City side building momentum faces a Tottenham team desperate for a league win to ease pressure.

With history offering hope for the hosts, the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is set for a compelling Premier League Sunday.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

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Benfica vs Real Madrid: Mourinho Faces Former Club & Player Arbeloa in Must-Win Clash – Can History Repeat

Benfica vs Real Madrid: Mourinho Faces Former Club & Player Arbeloa in Must-Win Clash – Can History Repeat

The last time Real Madrid visited Estadio da Luz, they left with a 5-1 defeat. This time, a Los Blancos side chasing a top-eight finish travels there again, only this time, to face a Benfica side battling to secure a playoff spot.

It's UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, January 28, as Real Madrid travel to Estadio da Luz to face a Benfica side needing a victory to keep qualification hopes alive. Eagles boss Jose Mourinho will be aiming for a famous win against his former club.

 

📈Team Form📉

 

🔹 Benfica: 29th in the 36-team league phase table, two points adrift of the top 24.

🔸 Real Madrid: Third in the league phase table with 13 points from 7 matches.

 

📊Key Stats & Head-to-Head 📊

 

🔥 Real Madrid have won five of their seven matches in the Champions League this season.

🔥 Real Madrid have won eight of their last 10 UEFA meetings with Portuguese opposition.

🔥 Benfica have lost five of their six league phase matches this campaign.

🔥 While Real Madrid leads the historical H2H battle, Benfica's last win over Madrid was a 5-1 victory at Da Luz in their only previous home meeting.

 

🔬 What to Expect From Both Teams 🔥

 

🔴Benfica | Form: L🔴L🔴L🔴W🟢W🟢L🔴:

Despite being 29th in the table, Jose Mourinho's side can take heart from a strong 4-0 home win in the Primeira Liga at the weekend.

However, they have lost three of their last four matches across all competitions and with qualification hopes hanging by a thread, they will need a perfect result and help from elsewhere to reach the playoffs.

 

⚪Real Madrid | Form: W🟢W🟢L🔴W🟢L🔴W🟢:

Alvaro Arbeloa's side extended their winning run to three matches with a 2-0 victory away at Villarreal.

They boast formidable historical form against Portuguese teams and have Kylian Mbappe in red-hot scoring form, taking them to within one point of the La Liga summit.

 

👥 Predicted Lineups 👥

 

🔴Benfica (possible):

Trubin, Dedic, Araujo, Otamendi, Dahl, Aursnes, Barrenechea, Prestianni, Barreiro, Sudakov, Pavlidis.

 

⚪Real Madrid (possible):

Courtois, Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Guler, Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vinicius.

 

🔥 Matchups & Players to Watch 👀

 

✨ Kylian Mbappe — Has scored in three straight matches, equalling a Champions League scoring record.

✨ Vangelis Pavlidis — Ended a scoring drought with a brace at the weekend and will lead Benfica's attack.

✨ Nicolas Otamendi — Set to become just the third Argentine to reach 100 Champions League appearances.

✨ Vinicius Junior — The Madrid winger is central to his side’s goal-scoring chances.

 

💵 Odds Market on MSport 💵

 

💵 Benfica/Home to win = 4.15

💵 Real Madrid/Away to win = 1.85

💵 Both teams to score (GG/NG Yes) = 1.52

💵 Over 2.5 total goals = 1.53

 

This clash presents a classic European narrative: a confident Real Madrid side with a superb record against Portuguese teams faces a Benfica side desperate for a miracle to keep their Champions League journey alive.

With history offering hope for the hosts, Estadio da Luz is set for a compelling Champions League night.

Who do you think will take the points? Tell us your prediction in the comments.

 

 

 

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