Manchester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC, Premier League 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Manchester City FC vs Tottenham Hotspur FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.
- Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Tottenham Hotspur FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Peter Bankes
- Referee Paul Tierney
- Referee Ian Hussin
- Referee Craig Pawson
- Referee Lee Betts
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Ham United FC | 38 | 39 |
| 2 | Burnley FC | 38 | 22 |
| 3 | Wolverhampton Wanderers FC | 38 | 20 |
| 4 | Tottenham Hotspur FC | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Coventry City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Hull City AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Ipswich Town FC | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Arsenal FC | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Manchester City FC | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | Manchester United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Aston Villa FC | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Liverpool FC | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | AFC Bournemouth | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Sunderland AFC | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Brentford FC | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Chelsea FC | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Fulham FC | 0 | 0 |
| 19 | Newcastle United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Everton FC | 0 | 0 |
| 21 | Leeds United FC | 0 | 0 |
| 22 | Crystal Palace FC | 0 | 0 |
| 23 | Nottingham Forest FC | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
H2H (19 games)
42%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
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 FC — Dele 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 FC — Gareth 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
Manchester City FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Ilkay Gundogan ↓ Ferran Torres 69'
- 31
-
9
Gabriel Jesus ↓ Riyad Mahrez 79'
- 20
- 5
- 7
- 14
- 47
- 11
- 16
- 27
Bench
- 2
- 22
- 10
-
26
Riyad Mahrez ↑ 79'
-
21
Ferran Torres ↑ 69'
- 3
- 13
- 50
- 69
Coach
Pep Guardiola
Tottenham Hotspur FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 15
- 7
- 1
- 6
- 33
-
27
Lucas Moura ↓ Moussa Sissoko 46'
- 10
-
11
Erik Lamela ↓ Gareth Bale 72'
-
28
Tanguy Ndombele ↓ Dele Alli 64'
- 25
Bench
- 23
- 12
-
20
Dele Alli ↑ 64'
- 4
- 8
-
17
Moussa Sissoko ↑ 46'
- 2
-
9
Gareth Bale ↑ 72'
- 45
Coach
José Mourinho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Son Heungmin | 6 |
| Erling Haaland | 5 |
| Harry Kane | 4 |
| Dejan Kulusevski | 4 |
| Riyad Mahrez | 4 |
| Ilkay Gundogan | 3 |
| Raheem Sterling | 3 |
| Phil Foden | 2 |
Head to Head
Manchester City FC Form
2021-02-13
Manchester City FC
3–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
W
2021-02-10
Swansea City AFC
1–3
Manchester City FC
W
2021-02-07
Liverpool FC
1–4
Manchester City FC
W
2021-02-03
Burnley FC
0–2
Manchester City FC
W
2021-01-30
Manchester City FC
1–0
Sheffield United FC
W
2021-01-26
West Bromwich Albion FC
0–5
Manchester City FC
W
Tottenham Hotspur FC Form
2021-02-13
Manchester City FC
3–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-02-10
Everton FC
5–4
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-02-07
Tottenham Hotspur FC
2–0
West Bromwich Albion FC
W
2021-02-04
Tottenham Hotspur FC
0–1
Chelsea FC
L
2021-01-31
Brighton & Hove Albion FC
1–0
Tottenham Hotspur FC
L
2021-01-28
Tottenham Hotspur FC
1–3
Liverpool FC
L
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
✓ CorrectActual: Manchester City FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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
✗ WrongActual: 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.

