Manchester United vs Tottenham

Manchester United have recorded two wins, two draws, and two losses in their recent matches. They secured a high-scoring home win against Ipswich and a Champions League victory over Sabah FA, but have since struggled to find a win in subsequent league and cup outings. Tottenham have endured a more difficult period, registering one win, two draws, and three losses across their listed matches. Their only victory in this sequence came in the League Cup against Charlton, and they have since been unable to secure a win in either the Premier League or cup competitions.

The recent history between these sides shows Tottenham holding an advantage with three wins to Manchester United's one, alongside one draw. Their most recent meeting in February 2026 saw Manchester United win at home, while the previous encounter in November 2025 ended in a draw.

• Manchester United are currently without M. de Ligt and M. Ugarte, while A. Diallo, B. Sesko, K. Darlow, and K. Mainoo are in doubt.
• Tottenham have M. Mudryk, P. Porro, W. Odobert, and X. Simons ruled out, with D. Kulusevski and M. van de Ven listed as in doubt.
• Manchester United have had a slightly higher goal output in their recent form compared to Tottenham.
• Both sides are looking to end winless runs that extend back to their matches in September.

Manchester United have shown a stronger attacking output in their recent matches compared to Tottenham, who have found goals harder to come by. While both sides are dealing with multiple injury concerns, the home side's form in this competition holds up better than that of the visitors. We lean towards a home result, though both teams will need to overcome recent defensive vulnerabilities to secure a positive outcome.

Our records are missing the specific reasons for four additional absences reported for this fixture.