Manchester United vs Tottenham: Red Devils tipped to claim home win as Spurs chase first victory

Manchester United host Tottenham at Old Trafford on Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 16:30 GMT, with both clubs looking to change the direction of their seasons. The Red Devils are 12th in the Premier League after five matches, while Tottenham are bottom with two points and have yet to win.

Mahamad Sangare, presenter of the sports debate programme La VAR on Burkina info TV, expects Manchester United to take advantage of home advantage.

United started the campaign with draws against Fulham (1-1) and Everton (2-2), while several players remain doubtful because of injuries, including Marcus Rashford, Kobbie Mainoo, Benjamin Sesko and Noussair Mazraoui.

Tottenham have scored only once in their opening five league fixtures and have failed to find the net in their past four games.

Contrasting starts to the season

Manchester United had finished third in the Premier League last season after improving under Michael Carrick, who took charge in January, securing qualification for the Champions League.

Their form has been less convincing this term. Their only victory came against promoted Ipswich, who were beaten 5-2. United have also lost to Hull (2-0) and Manchester City (0-1), despite playing for a long period against 10 men in the latter match. The draw with Fulham came on the previous matchday.

Tottenham strengthened considerably during the summer after narrowly avoiding relegation last season, but Roberto De Zerbi’s side remain at the foot of the table.

The London club opened with defeats by Brentford (3-0) and Newcastle (0-2), before goalless draws against Nottingham Forest and Everton. They then lost 3-2 at home to Aston Villa before the international break.

Team news and key players

Manchester United will be without long-term absentee De Ligt, midfielder Ugarte and winger Diallo. Mainoo and Rashford missed England duty because of injuries, while Sesko and substitute goalkeeper Heaton are doubts.

Belgian midfielder Tielemans has established himself in the starting XI since arriving in the summer. Bruno Fernandes is available and has contributed 3 goals and 1 assist in the Premier League. He will be supported by Mbeumo, who has scored twice, and Matheus Cunha, who has 1 goal and 1 assist. Lammens is expected to start in goal again.

Tottenham are missing Xavi Simons, Odobert and summer signing Mudryk, while Kulusevski remains sidelined. Right-back Pedro Porro is a doubt and Richarlison remains outside the squad.

Van Hecke and Tonali have quickly become regular starters. Savio, Solanke and Marmoush formed the attacking trio in the defeat by Aston Villa, while Maddison, Gallagher and Kudus made an impact from the bench. Gallagher has scored 1 Premier League goal and Kudus has provided 1 assist.

United won the last meeting at Old Trafford 2-0 in February 2026. Tottenham have won two of the past five encounters, compared with one United victory and one draw, and also beat United 1-0 in the Europa League final in May 2025. Another statistic records Spurs as winners in four of the last six meetings.

United have scored 8 goals this season, compared with Tottenham’s 1, while Spurs have conceded 7.

Betting selections

The recommended options are Manchester United to win at 1,756, both teams to score at 1,49, Manchester United to score more than 1.5 goals at 1,55, over 8.5 corners at 1,26 and a correct score of 4-1 at 19.

Bryan Mbeumo to score at any time is priced at 2,55. The suggested final score is Manchester United 4-1 Tottenham, although Tottenham could still exploit a lapse in concentration.

The odds may change.