LiontipsManchester City vs Tottenham. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (January 19, 2023).
Command Analysis
Manchester City had a rough weekend. After losing to Southampton (0:2) in the EFL Cup last Wednesday, the Sky-Blues suffered a defeat to the Red Devils (1:2) in the Manchester derby on Saturday. The City team conceded two goals in four minutes. They haven't lost three games in a row since 2010, and today will have to put their best foot forward to avoid the third straight defeat.
After 18 rounds of match, Pep Guardiola's men are 2nd on the log with 39 points and 46 goals. The defending champions are eight points behind the current leader Arsenal and level on points with Man United. Newcastle are just one point behind.
Dias, Mendy, and Stones have been ruled out of this match.
Last season, Tottenham were the only team to beat Manchester City twice. In September, when this fixture was supposed to take place, the Spurs were on a roll and could have won easily and topped the table. Right now, the Spurs are five points behind the top four.
Antonio Conte's side suffered a home defeat to Arsenal (0:2) in the last Premier League game. After 19 rounds of match, the North Londoners have 33 points from 10 victories and three draws. They have scored 37 goals, which is the third best offensive record in the league.
Bentancur and Lucas Moura are sidelined with injuries.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total over 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 3 Tottenham games.
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In 3 of the last 4 games of the visitors, all goals were scored in one half.
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
The hosts won 2 of the last 5 head-to-head games.
СтавкаPenalties: no
In the last 3 head-to-head games, no penalties were given.
Tip and bets
The hosts are one of the strongest teams in the world, and they have a point to prove tonight. Pep Guardiola hasn't lost three straight Premier League games as head coach of Man City, and we don't think he will - the home team should defeat Tottenham confidently.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1.5) to Manchester City
We expect Manchester City to dominate the game from the first minutes. They are highly motivated and have enough talent and experience to overcome Tottenham.
Second bet - Manchester City to win by 2 goals
