Manchester City vs Tottenham betting tips: EVS and 16/5 picks for Saturday's lunchtime kick-off
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Fri, 22 Aug 2025
Manchester City take on Tottenham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday at 12:30 pm BST in what is always one of the most entertaining fixtures of the season.
Our expert tipster, Adam Drury, picks out two goals-based bets with Bet365.
This game is regularly a goal-heavy one, with over 2.5 goals landing in all of the last six Premier League meetings between these sides at the Etihad.
That run includes a variety of results, including a 4-0 win for Tottenham last season, but always delivers one way or the other.
The last four of those games have featured over 3.5 goals, with three of them going over 4.5 and two of them going over 5.5.
There is no reason to believe this one will look different, considering Pep Guardiola's side looks as attacking as ever.
The introduction of Rayan Cherki and Omar Marmoush into the mix over the last few months increases their potential, while Oscar Bobb has returned from injury and Tijjani Reijnders has made an electric start in midfield.
City appear to be playing with more attacking verve than for a while, and won 4-0 at Wolves last week, while their defensive frailties showed at the Club World Cup, where their last two games finished 5-2 and 4-3 (2-2 after 90 minutes).
Tottenham won 3-0 against Burnley last week, but have the tools to breach City's high line at least once.
Brennan Johnson scored on this ground last season, while Dominic Solanke, Richarlison and Mohammed Kudus all have the pace and skill to create openings.
I'll take over 2.5 goals as part of the NAP and over 3.5 for the long shot.
One of the biggest talking points of the opening weekend, I thought, was Reijnders' performance at Wolves.
The Dutch international looked sublime at Molineux, comfortable on either foot, excellent in possession, on top of his game physically and unerring in front of goal.
There were shades of Kevin De Bruyne in the way he stormed forward to score in the first half and assist Erling Haaland in the second, and I want him on side for more action in front of goal here.
He had three shots in that game – but I only need him for two for my NAP, with three required to bring home the long shot.
1pt - Over 2.5 goals and Tijani Reijnders to have 2+ shots – EVS (Bet365)
0.5pt - Over 3.5 goals and Tijjani Reijnders to have 3+ shots – 16/5 (Bet365)
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
Adam Drury has been providing top-class football and snooker betting tips for Odds Now since 2024, enjoying a profitable first campaign.
His EFL accumulators gained a lot of traction in the 2024-25 campaign, notably landing 42/1, 50/1 and 55/1 winners for his loyal followers.
As well as having worked for several established publications during his journalism career, Adam is also a devout follower of Watford FC.
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