Tottenham vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (1 February)

In line with its previous year, Tottenham is not meeting expectations this season and today occupies 14th place in the Premier League with 9 points behind the last European seat. The championship had started well but the London team has seriously stalled for some time. Indeed, the Spurs have only pocketed 2 victories in the last 14 days, for 5 draws and 7 defeats. After losing to Bournemouth 3-2 and West Ham 1-2, they were held to a draw at relegated Burnley last weekend 2-2.2nd in the Premier League with 4 points behind leaders Arsenal, Manchester City are still in the battle for the title this season.

The Skyblues still showed a certain irregularity but took advantage of a slight lack of performance from the Gunners to get closer to 1st place. Beaten at Newcastle at the end of November 2-1, they then went on to string together 6 victories in a row before falling back into their bad ways. Indeed, Pep Guardiola's men were held to a draw by Sunderland 0-0, Chelsea 1-1 and Brighton 1-1 then fell to Manchester United 2-0. The success acquired against the red lantern Wolverhampton last weekend 2-0 made it possible to restart the machine. 

The tactical contrast between the sides adds another layer of intrigue. Tottenham’s commitment to building from the back and attacking in numbers has produced some thrilling football, but it has also left them exposed against teams capable of exploiting space quickly. City are arguably the best in the world at doing exactly that, especially when Rodri dictates the rhythm and their wide players stretch defensive lines. Spurs’ recent match against Brighton demonstrated how easily they can be pulled apart when transitions break down, while City’s win over Brentford showed their ability to stay patient and dismantle compact structures. The question is whether Tottenham can maintain their intensity long enough to disrupt City’s patterns or whether the visitors will gradually assert control as they so often do.

All signs point toward a demanding evening for Tottenham, particularly given City’s renewed sharpness and their habit of raising the level in high‑profile fixtures. Spurs have the attacking tools to trouble Guardiola’s side, especially if Maddison and Kulusevski find pockets of space, but sustaining pressure against a team this polished is a different challenge entirely. With City’s recent form, their returning stars, and their superior control in midfield, the balance tilts toward an away victory. The most realistic outcome, based on current trajectories and performances, leans toward a 1 : 3 scoreline in favour of Manchester City.