Tottenham vs Manchester United Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | EFL Cup, December 19, 2024
Tottenham vs Manchester United Preview
- Competition: EFL Cup.
- Date: Thursday, December 19.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Tottenham vs Manchester United will be the fourth quarter-final in the EFL Cup and will be played at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 19 as two Premier League giants prepare to face off.
Spurs will enter this game on the back of a poor run of form which seems to have ended in the last match. Prior to that game, Tottenham were winless in five matches. Now, in their last five, they have registered one win, two draws and two defeats. They have conceded seven goals in this run but also scored 10 goals in a decent attacking display. Having thrashed Southampton 5-0 in their last outing, Spurs will be confident of a result in the next one too.
The Red Devils, on the other hand, will enter this game on the back of a mixed run of form. They have won three of their last five matches across competitions, but fallen to defeats in two of the other games. In that run, they have scored 10 goals but also conceded seven as they need to prevent leakages at the back. Having defeated cross-town rivals Manchester City 2-1 in their last game, they will be brimming with confidence for the next one.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Tottenham vs Manchester United Team News
Tottenham Team News
Manager Ange Postecoglou fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last match as they smashed Southampton for five. Destiny Udogie picked up an injury that match and will likely miss the next one. He joined Guglielmo Vicario, Cristian Romero, Richarlison, Micky van de Ven, among others on the injury list. Meanwhile, Yves Bissouma will return from suspension.
Manchester United Team News
Manager Ruben Amorim fielded a good lineup for his team’s 2-1 win against their arch-rivals last time out. One player from that combination will miss out as Mason Mount picked up an injury and was subbed off early in the game. He joins Luke Shaw and Jonny Evans on the treatment table, with the others all fit and available for selection.
Predicted Lineups
Tottenham (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Fraser Forster.
Defenders: Djed Spence, Radu Dragusin, Archie Gray, Pedro Porro.
Midfielders: Pape Matar Sarr, Lucas Bergvall, James Maddison.
Forwards: Dejan Kulusevski, Heung-min Son (C), Dominic Solanke.
Manchester United (3-4-2-1)
Goalkeeper: Andre Onana.
Defenders: Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez.
Midfielders: Noussair Mazraoui, Kobbie Mainoo, Manuel Ugarte, Diogo Dalot.
Forwards: Amad Diallo, Bruno Fernandes (C), Rasmus Hojlund.
Tottenham vs Manchester United Head-to-Head Record
These two teams face off fairly regularly in the Premier League as well as other domestic competitions such as this one. The matches between these two are often exciting and high-scoring. Tottenham lead the recent head-to-head, winning two of their last five meetings. Manchester United have won one, and there have been two draws.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 29/09/24 | Man Utd 0-3 Spurs | Premier League |
| 14/01/24 | Man Utd 2-2 Spurs | Premier League |
| 19/08/23 | Spurs 2-0 Man Utd | Premier League |
| 28/04/23 | Spurs 2-2 Man Utd | Premier League |
| 20/10/22 | Man Utd 2-0 Spurs | Premier League |
Key Players to Watch
James Maddison (Tottenham)
Maddison has been in good form for Tottenham this season, chipping-in with 11 goal contributions in the Premier League. He scored a brace in his team’s last match and will be eager to get going with the next one as he looks for more. His presence in midfield will help the team progress the ball quicker.
Amad Diallo (Manchester United)
The winger played a starring role in United’s 2-1 win against Man City in their last outing. Diallo will undoubtedly start in the next match and will be a threat on the counter attack with his electric pace and silky dribbling moves.
Tottenham vs Manchester United Prediction
There is little to separate the two teams based on just their recent head-to-head record. Both teams have also had mixed results in recent times, which means this one could come down to a moment of brilliance from either side.
Prediction: Tottenham 1-2 Manchester United.
Where to watch Tottenham vs Manchester United live?
| Location | Where to watch |
| UK | Sky Sports |
| India | FanCode |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Tottenham vs Manchester United?
A. Tottenham will host Manchester United on Thursday, December 19 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Tottenham vs Manchester United for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Tottenham vs Manchester United?
A. Tottenham 1-2 Manchester United.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Tottenham vs Manchester United?
A. Tottenham have won two of the last five meetings, Manchester United have won one, and there have also been two draws.