Manchester City vs Tottenham Prediction & Betting Tips (23 August)

After 3 ranks in a row, Manchester City had a difficult season last year. Guardiola's men have indeed let the title spin and did not harvest the slightest trophy. But the qualification for the next C1 was ensured thanks to a 3rd place in the league. It was the least of things in a season when the Sky Blues did not pass the Champions League dams, were defeated in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace, and an outing from the 1/8th of the Club World Cup by al-Hilal. Because of this competition, City had a very short summer preparation, symbolized by this one friendly match won against Palermo 0-3, and despite that the first day was very reassuring against the Wolves with a 4-0 victory outside. We talked about a complicated season for City last year, but it was even worse for Tottenham in the league, since the Spurs hung a horrible 17th place Taken in 38 games. There was no question of a maintenance operation since the training behind it was quickly set, but this remains a worrying result for a club of this caliber.

But the Londoners saved their season by winning the Europa League final opposing them to Manchester United. They are therefore qualified for the Champions League this season. This trophy did not save the head of coach Ange Postcoglou, who was replaced by Thomas Frank Ex-Brentford. His mandate almost started with a super cup trophy against PSG, but the Spurs were joined in the last moments and then beaten on the penalties by the reigning European champions. Tottenham took advantage of facing a promoted at home to launch his season: 3-0 against Burnley. 

Emblematic players left the club this summer, starting with De Bruyne (Napoli) and Walker (Burnley). Grealish was also loaned, while Ederson and winger Savinho will probably not play this weekend they who have already missed the J1. After arrivals last summer like Khusanov (Lens), Nico Gonzalez (Porto) and Marmoush (Frankfurt), the leaders continued on this momentum by welcoming the doorman Trafford (Burnley), the lateral Aït-Nouri (Wolverhampton), the Reijnders (AC Milan) and Nypan (Rosenborg) and (Lyon) Already a scorer during the J1 just like Reijnders. Erling Haaland (22 goals in PL last year) already author of a double on his side against the Wolves, is still having to play a major role this season. This is also the case of the Ballon d'Or Rodri which missed a lot during his long injury last season and which could still miss this meeting like Kovacic and Gvardiol. Manchester City Tottenham   The Spurs also lost an emblematic player since Captain SA fell for the LAFC in MLS, while Maddison injured in the cross ligaments of a knee during the friendly who saw his farewell. If Werner has not been kept, the two loans of last year such and Daro were purchased definitively.

But the major arrivals of the winger Kudus (West Ham), from the middle Palhinha (Bayern) as well as the defenders Vuskovic (Hadjuk Split) and Takai (Kawasaki) should do good. In the offensive sector, are always very present Kulusevski (7 goals and 4 PL passes last year), Johnson (11 goals and 3 PL passes last year) and Solanke (9 goals and 3 PL passes last year), who blew hot and cold last year like the whole team. Like the J1, on the other hand, Kulusevski (7 goals, 4 assists in PL), Dragusin, Gil, Solomon and the summer recruit Takai should miss the meeting. Against Burnley, Richarlison has planted a double, including a fantastic goal, and Johnson completes the brand sheet. The probable compositions for Manchester City - Tottenham: Manchester City: Trafford - Lewis, Stones, Ruben Dias, Aït -Nouri - Reijnders, Nico - Doku, Silva, Bobb - Haaland.Tottenham: Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence - Bergvall, Gray - Kudus, Sarr, Johnson - Richarlison. 

• Summary: Manchester City is going head to head with Tottenham Hotspur starting on 23 Aug 2025 at 11:30 UTC at Etihad Stadium stadium, Manchester city, England. The match is a part of the Premier League .
• Referee: Peter Bankes
• Manchester City Feedinco Rating: 7.32
• Tottenham Feedinco Rating: 7.29