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Manchester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2020-21
Sat 13 Feb 2021 · 17:30 UTC Etihad Stadium HT 45+3' · FT 45+4'

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FCPremier League at Etihad Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Peter Bankes
  • Referee Paul Tierney
  • Referee Ian Hussin
  • Referee Craig Pawson
  • Referee Lee Betts

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Tottenham Hotspur FC H 3–0 W
10 Feb Swansea City AFC A 3–1 W
07 Feb Liverpool FC A 4–1 W
03 Feb Burnley FC A 2–0 W
30 Jan Sheffield United FC H 1–0 W
26 Jan West Bromwich Albion FC A 5–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Feb Manchester City FC A 0–3 L
10 Feb Everton FC A 4–5 L
07 Feb West Bromwich Albion FC H 2–0 W
04 Feb Chelsea FC H 0–1 L
31 Jan Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 0–1 L
28 Jan Liverpool FC H 1–3 L

Season Stats

Manchester City FC Tottenham Hotspur FC
#9 Position #4
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
PPG
Win %

Key Stats

32% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
42% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts). Tottenham Hotspur FC are 4th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Etihad Stadium!
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 10 minutes.
  • 15' Raheem Sterling has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 20' Manchester City FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tottenham Hotspur FC backline.
  • 23' Manchester City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Rodri on 23.
  • 28' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Bernardo Silva.
  • 34' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 39' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 44' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester City FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 46' Moussa Sissoko is ready to make an impact after coming on for Lucas Moura at the 46 minute mark.
  • 50' Ilkay Gundogan makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and Manchester City FC are in front.
  • 55' Tottenham Hotspur FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 60' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pep Guardiola might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 64' A tactical swap from Tottenham Hotspur FCDele Alli on, Tanguy Ndombele off on 64 minutes.
  • 65' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Erik Lamela.
  • 66' Magnificent from Ilkay Gundogan! That is 62 goals in 436 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 69' Another substitution for Manchester City FC to replace Ilkay Gundogan by Ferran Torres on 69 minute.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Tottenham Hotspur FCGareth Bale on, Erik Lamela off on 72 minutes.
  • 77' A moment of madness from Eric Dier on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Tottenham Hotspur FC will be frustrated.
  • 79' Riyad Mahrez gets the nod from Manchester City FC. He replaces Gabriel Jesus and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 84' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Manchester City FC that had 436 games and scored 1020 goals.
  • 89' A quiet spell here at Etihad Stadium. Tottenham Hotspur FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Ben Davies.
  • Manchester City FC celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.13 Manchester City FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.47 Tottenham Hotspur FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester City FC55% Draw31% Tottenham Hotspur FC14%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 1.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 77%
23%
± 1.5 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

Manchester City FC or Draw
86%
Draw or Tottenham Hotspur FC
45%
Manchester City FC or Tottenham Hotspur FC
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Manchester City FC31% Draw59% Tottenham Hotspur FC10%
Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.7%
1 – 0
21.6%
2 – 0
12.2%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 1
8%
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
2.4%
1 – 2
2.4%
0 – 2
2%
2 – 2
1.6%
4 – 0
1.3%

Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC

Handicap Manchester City FC covers Push Tottenham Hotspur FC covers
-2.5 7% 93%
-2 7% 15% 78%
-1.5 22% 78%
-1 22% 28% 49%
-0.5 51% 49%
+0.5 86% 14%
+1 86% 11% 3%
+1.5 97% 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% 0%

Clean Sheet

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
63%
Tottenham Hotspur FC keeps clean sheet
33%

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.