The headline fixture of Matchday 2 in the 2025-26 Premier League season sees Manchester City host Tottenham in tomorrow’s early kick-off.
Both teams enter the contest on the back of convincing victories on Matchday 1, setting us up for a potential classic at the Etihad.
Read on as we preview the battle between Pep Guardiola and Thomas Frank, providing you with betting tips and the latest football betting odds.
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City flexed their footballing muscles away at Wolves last weekend, winning 4-0 in a thoroughly dominant display.
Erling Haaland kickstarted his campaign with a brace, while summer signings Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki were also on the scoresheet.
Spurs also enjoyed a fantastic start to the new season, claiming a 3-0 home win over Burnley thanks to a well-taken double by Richarlison.
New arrival Mohammed Kudus chipped in with two assists, which really has helped instil more positivity at the start of the Frank era in North London.
Of course, a trip to the Etihad represents a far tougher task than hosting newly-promoted Burnley, though Spurs can look to their recent UEFA Super Cup performance vs PSG for guidance. The Europa League winners led 2-0 up until the 85th-minute, only to be pegged back to 2-2 and suffer a defeat on penalties.
But the overall display appeared to show a new side to Spurs against high-level opposition, and Frank’s men should look to deliver something similar – particularly from a defensive standpoint – in Manchester.
Lest we forget, the Etihad was a happy hunting ground for the men in white last season, as Ange Postecoglou’s side shocked the world with a 4-0 victory.
And in 2023-24, a late equaliser from Dejan Kulusevski salvaged a 3-3 draw for Spurs, who are looking to go three matches unbeaten at City’s home.
The Citizens will hope to welcome Rodri and Phil Foden back into the squad this weekend after the pair missed the trip to Wolves, but Mateo Kovacic, Josko Gvardiol and Savinho will almost certainly not feature.
On the Spurs injury front, Kulusevski, James Maddison and Radu Dragusin remain long-term absentees, although left-back Destiny Udogie could be nearing a comeback – and Yves Bissouma may be recalled after a disciplinary issue.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Odds
*All odds are subject to change
City are huge favourites to win their first home match of the season, priced at just 1.46. A Spurs victory is at odds of 5.70, while the draw is 4.90.
Manchester City vs Tottenham Betting Tips
Player to score or assist – Tijjani Reijnders @ 2.60
We tipped Reijnders in this market for the match against Wolves – and he delivered both a goal and an assist! So this selection catches the eye again, especially as City will really look to force the issue on home soil.
Richarlison to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 2.00
A player fresh from scoring a brace at odds of 2.00 to have just one shot on target? We will have a bit of that! City have also conceded at least once in three of their last four home Premier League matches.
Manchester City to win and both teams to score @ 2.58
But while we expect City to concede, Guardiola’s men still have more-than enough quality to secure the win and make it six points from a possible six. The Citizens beat Spurs 1-0 in North London on February 26 and have won seven of the last eight Premier League games.
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