Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21 preview and prediction
The match
Tottenham Hotspur U21 host Manchester City U21 in the Premier League 2 Division One on Saturday 19 September, with kick-off at 13:00 (WAT) at SPORTA Arena. Tottenham Hotspur U21 are 3rd with 16 points from 7 games (in the top four), while Manchester City U21 sit 22nd on 6 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Tottenham Hotspur U21's last 5: WWLDW Most recently they beat Dinamo Zagreb U21 3–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game.
Manchester City U21's last 5: LLWWL Most recently they lost to Chesterfield 3–5 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 3.0 goals a game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 4.2 goals: 1.6 for Tottenham Hotspur U21 and 2.6 for Manchester City U21. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 79% and both teams to score at 69%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Tottenham Hotspur U21 21%, draw 21%, Manchester City U21 58%.
Both teams to score: yes (69%) at 1.33.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 69% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Tottenham Hotspur U21 1–2 Manchester City U21. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Tottenham Hotspur U2121%fair 4.76 · @3.40
Draw21%fair 4.81 · @4.00
Manchester City U2158%fair 1.72 · @1.70
4.20Expected goals
1.59Tottenham Hotspur U21 xG
2.61Manchester City U21 xG
69%Both score
79%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–28%
1–37%
2–26%
1–16%
2–36%
0–25%
From our goals model: Tottenham Hotspur U21 1.6 – 2.6 Manchester City U21 expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Manchester City U21 to win✗
58%
1.72
1.70
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.26
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
69%
1.45
1.33
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
92%
1.08
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
79%
1.27
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Manchester City U21 ahead at half-time✗
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Manchester City U21 / FT Manchester City U21✗
39%
2.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.32
–
Form
Tottenham Hotspur U21 – last 6
WWLDWD
15 Sep
vs Dinamo Zagreb U21
3–1
W
11 Sep
@ Derby County U21
3–1
W
8 Sep
@ Exeter City
0–2
L
31 Aug
vs Birmingham City U21
3–3
D
24 Aug
@ Newcastle United U21
3–1
W
1 Aug
@ Algeciras
1–1
D
2.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Manchester City U21 – last 6
LLWWLW
15 Sep
@ Chesterfield
3–5
L
28 Aug
@ Nottingham Forest U21
1–2
L
24 Aug
vs Wolves U21
4–0
W
19 Aug
@ Mansfield Town
4–1
W
8 May
vs Manchester United U21
3–4
L
1 May
@ Aston Villa U21
3–2
W
3.0Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Tottenham Hotspur U21 and Manchester City U21.
What is the prediction for Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 69% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21?
On our numbers Tottenham Hotspur U21 have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Manchester City U21 58%.
How many goals will there be in Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21?
We expect about 4.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 79% likely and both teams score 69% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21?
Our predicted score is Tottenham Hotspur U21 1–2 Manchester City U21, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.2 goals in total.
When is Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21?
Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs Manchester City U21 (Premier League 2 Division One) kicks off on Saturday 19 September 2026 at 13:00 (West Africa Time) at SPORTA Arena.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
