Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur Prediction and Betting Tips | Premier League Gameweek 6
Premier League · Saturday 10 October 2026 · 16:30 UTC · Old Trafford, Manchester · updated 2026-10-10
Manchester United welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Old Trafford in Manchester in Premier League Gameweek 6 action on Saturday 10 October 2026, kick-off 16:30 UTC.
Manchester United have played 5 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 1.6 and conceding 1.6 goals a game and winning 20% of them. At home they average 2.5 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 2 matches, with a 100% win rate. Tottenham Hotspur have played 5 matches in the Premier League this season, scoring 0.4 and conceding 1.6 goals a game and winning 0% of them. Away from home they average 0.0 goals scored and 1.5 conceded over 2 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, Manchester United are clear favourites at 62%, with the draw at 22% and Tottenham Hotspur at 16%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: Manchester United 1.97, Tottenham Hotspur 0.90.
- Over 2.5 goals: 55% · both teams to score: 52%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (11%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (5 and 5 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
Manchester United: form and key numbers
In style Manchester United keep the ball, press high, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 2.07 a match created, 1.04 conceded (goals minus xG: -2.4).
- Shots: 22.6 a match, 5.6 on target.
- Possession: 59.8% on average.
- Clean sheets: 0% of matches (0% at home).
- Both teams scored in 60% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.2 a match.
- Discipline: 1.2 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.91.
Tottenham Hotspur: form and key numbers
In style Tottenham Hotspur keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 1.04 a match created, 1.67 conceded (goals minus xG: -3.2).
- Shots: 14.2 a match, 3.8 on target.
- Possession: 60.6% on average.
- Clean sheets: 40% of matches (50% away).
- Both teams scored in 20% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.0 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.79.
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: season averages side by side
| Manchester United | Per match this season | Tottenham Hotspur |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Matches | 5 |
| 1.6 | Goals scored | 0.4 |
| 1.6 | Goals conceded | 1.6 |
| 2.07 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.04 |
| 1.04 | xG conceded | 1.67 |
| 22.6 | Shots | 14.2 |
| 5.6 | On target | 3.8 |
| 59.8 | Possession % | 60.6 |
| 0% | Clean sheets % | 40% |
| 60% | Both teams scored % | 20% |
| 7.2 | Corners | 7.6 |
| 1.2 | Yellow cards | 1.0 |
| 6.91 | Average rating | 6.79 |
Players to watch
Manchester United
- Kobbie Mainoo CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 73 · Dribbler, Secure passer (top 1% of his position)
- Youri Tielemans CMF · Playmaker · Moneyball Score 70 · Ball circulator, Press-resistant (top 4% of his position)
Tottenham Hotspur
- Jan Paul van Hecke CB · Ball-playing centre-back · Moneyball Score 66 · Ball circulator, Secure passer (top 6% of his position)
- Sandro Tonali DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 60 · Disciplined, Hard to dribble past (top 6% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford, 28 · Manchester United · LWF · Inside forward · Moneyball Score 70
Marcus Rashford, 28, plays as a winger for Manchester United in the Premier League. Strongest for his role in key passes and dispossessed. Weakest in big chances created. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- LW · Winger Natural, 70
- RW · Winger Accomplished, 66
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Key passes | 3.31 / 90 | 96% |
| Dispossessed | 0.25 / 90 | 94% |
| Shots | 3.31 / 90 | 86% |
| Fouls won | 2.03 / 90 | 80% |
| Successful dribbles | 2.03 / 90 | 79% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★½ Dribbling forward Second striker
- ★★★★½ Pressing forward Centre-forward
- ★★★★ Dribbling playmaker Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Chance creator, Press-resistant, High shot volume.
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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur prediction
Tottenham Hotspur should have more of the ball; Manchester United work the ball wide and cross; Tottenham Hotspur like to take players on. Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals - 1.97 for Manchester United and 0.90 for Tottenham Hotspur - with over 2.5 goals at 55% and both teams scoring at 52%. Manchester United have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur betting tips
- Tip 1: Manchester United to win 62% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 1.5 goals 2.87 goals expected; 2.5 is close to a coin toss (55%)
- Tip 3: Under 4.5 cards the two sides average 2.2 cards a match between them
- Tip 4: Over 9.5 corners 14.8 corners a match between them
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Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur: questions and answers
When is Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur?
Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur is on Saturday 10 October 2026, kick-off 16:30 UTC, in Premier League Gameweek 6.
Where is Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur played?
At Old Trafford, Manchester, Manchester United's home ground.
Who will win Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur?
Manchester United are the favourites: Manchester United 62%, draw 22%, Tottenham Hotspur 16%. Our prediction is Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham Hotspur.
Who is the player to watch in Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur?
Marcus Rashford of Manchester United: a inside forward with a Moneyball Score of 70 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur?
Moneyball's model expects about 2.9 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 55%.
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