In one of the standout matches of the 11th round of the English Premier League for the 2025-2026 season, Tottenham Hotspur hosts Manchester United today, Saturday, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The match kicks off at 12:30 PM GMT (3:30 PM Saudi and UAE time) and is exclusively broadcast on TNT Sports in the UK, Peacock in the USA, and Jio Hotstar in India, while viewers in the Middle East can watch the live stream on beIN Sports.
This encounter is not only a clash between two teams in the upper half of the standings but also a rematch of last season’s Europa League final, where Tottenham claimed a 1-0 victory over United, marking their first European title after a long drought.
### Current Situation of the Teams: Battle for European Spots
Tottenham sits in sixth place with 17 points from 10 matches (5 wins, 2 draws, 3 losses) and a goal difference of +9. The team, managed by Thomas Frank, has experienced a dramatic revival after a 1-0 loss to Chelsea in the recent London derby, winning 4-0 against Copenhagen in the Champions League despite being reduced to ten men. However, Spurs are grappling with home woes, having lost 9 league matches at home in 2025, the most of any team in the Premier League.
Tottenham boasts a strong attack, with 17 goals scored (5th in the league), but they rely on a defense that has conceded only 8 goals (2nd in the league). On the other hand, Manchester United occupies eighth place, also with 17 points, having scored 17 goals and conceded 16 (goal difference of +1).
Under the leadership of Ruben Amorim, who took over in November last year, the Red Devils have shown significant improvement, totaling four unbeaten league matches, including a thrilling 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest in the last round. United leads the league in total shots (153) and shots on target (54) but struggles defensively, with opponents scoring in 70% of their matches. Cameroonian striker Brian Mbeumo, who joined from Brentford, is the team’s star with 4 goals, seeking revenge after repeated losses to Tottenham.
| Team | Position | Points | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded | Goal Difference |
|——————|———-|——–|—————|—————-|——————|
| Tottenham | 6 | 17 | 17 | 8 | +9 |
| Manchester United | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | +1 |
### Head-to-Head History: Recent Tottenham Dominance
In the 207 encounters between the two teams, United leads with 96 wins compared to Tottenham’s 58. However, recent years have seen a shift: Tottenham is undefeated in their last 7 matches against United (4 wins, 3 draws), including the Europa League final. The last league meeting, held last May, ended in a 1-0 win for Tottenham.
This history adds more excitement to today’s match, especially with Amorim eager to break his losing streak against Spurs.
### Expected Lineups and Injuries
Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario – Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Spence – Bentancur, Palinha, Sar – Kudus, Richarlison, Simons.
(Possible absences due to fatigue after the European match, but the squad is nearly complete.)
Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Onana – Dalot, De Ligt, Martinez, Shaw – Casemiro, Mainoo – Garnacho, Bruno, Rashford – Mbeumo.
(Amorim leans on a strong attack with Sisko and Kona on the bench, but the defense needs strengthening.)
### Predictions and Betting
Experts anticipate an open match with many goals, as 8 of United’s last 9 matches featured at least 3 goals. The main prediction is a 2-2 draw, with Mbeumo likely to score (odds at 2/1). In betting, “both teams to score” is favored (70% chance for United), and “over 2.5 goals” is at odds of 1.61. Referee Sam Barrott will officiate the match, which is expected to draw around 62,000 spectators in an electric atmosphere.
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