Tottenham vs Manchester United prediction, betting tips and odds: Lively cup tie could go the distance

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Where to watch Tottenham vs Manchester United

You can watch Tottenham vs Manchester United in the EFL Cup at 8pm on Thursday, December 19, live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event

Match prediction & best bets

2-2 correct score 
1pt 9-1 bet365, BoyleSports, Hills

Dejan Kulusevski to score at any time
1pt 7-2 Betfair, Paddy Power

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Tottenham vs Manchester United odds

Here are the latest odds ahead of Tottenham vs Manchester United in the EFL Cup on Thursday, December 19

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Tottenham vs Manchester United predictions

Erik ten Hag won the EFL Cup in his first season as Manchester United manager and Ruben Amorim will be hoping to emulate his predecessor's feat.

United's quarter-final at Tottenham is their third EFL Cup tie of the season and all three have come under different managers.

Ten Hag was still in charge when they thrashed League One Barnsley 7-0 in September before interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy led the Red Devils to a 5-2 victory over Leicester at the end of October.

Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho scored five of United's 12 goals in those two routs but Amorim made the eye-catching decision to omit the forwards from his matchday squad for Sunday's Premier League derby at Manchester City.

Late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo gave his side a dramatic 2-1 win against their struggling rivals and there should be more entertainment when they visit Tottenham.

Ange Postecoglou's men are renowned for blowing hot and cold. After a five-match winless streak, including a 4-3 home defeat to Chelsea in the league, they scored four goals in the first 25 minutes of Sunday's fixture at bottom club Southampton, going on to win 5-0.

Spurs have played a big role in Manchester City's current crisis, beating them 2-1 in the EFL Cup fourth round before last month's 4-0 league win at the Etihad Stadium.

However, they have also suffered top-flight defeats to Crystal Palace, Ipswich and Bournemouth in the past couple of months while their last three Europa League fixtures yielded a 3-2 defeat to Galatasaray and score draws with Roma and Rangers.

Postecoglou's gung-ho attacking approach is one factor behind Tottenham's inconsistency but they have also been severely hampered by defensive injuries.

Goalkeeper Fraser Forster, full-back Djed Spence and emergency centre-back Archie Gray may be pressed into service again for the cup clash with United and a 2-2 correct score is worth chancing at a big price.

That was the scoreline in Tottenham's last Europa League home game against Roma while United have drawn five of their last nine away fixtures.

They had to come from behind to claim 2-1 wins at City and Viktoria Plzen on their last two road trips and a penalty shootout may be required to separate these unreliable rivals.

Tottenham winger Dejan Kulusevski scored in September's 3-0 league win at Old Trafford and he can continue his hot streak in front of goal, having notched in his last three appearances against Chelsea, Rangers and Southampton.

Key stat

Manchester United have drawn five of their last nine away games in all competitions

Tottenham vs Manchester United team news

Tottenham
Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended and Spurs are missing the injured Cristian Romero, Wilson Odobert, Micky van de Ven, Richarlison, Mikey Moore, Ben Davies and Guglielmo Vicario. Left-back Destiny Udogie is a doubt.

Manchester United
Luke Shaw is sidelined and Mason Mount, Noussair Mazraoui and Jonny Evans will be assessed. Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho are available for selection despite being left out of the squad against Manchester City. Altay Bayindir could start in goal.

Probable teams

Tottenham (4-2-3-1): Forster; Porro, Gray, Dragusin, Spence; Bissouma, Sarr; Kulusevski, Maddison, Johnson; Son
Subs: Solanke, Bergvall, Lankshear, Dorrington, Werner, Olusesi, Udogie

Manchester United (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; Yoro, Maguire, Martinez; Dalot, Mainoo, Casemiro, Malacia; Diallo, Fernandes; Zirkzee
Subs: Lindelof, De Ligt, Antony, Hojlund, Eriksen, Mount, Ugarte

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Tottenham vs Manchester United bet builder predictions

Both teams to score
There have been goals at both ends in Tottenham's last six home matches in all competitions and five of Manchester United's last six on the road

Dejan Kulusevski to have two or more shots
Tottenham's Swedish winger averages 1.6 shots per game in the Premier League and has scored in his last three appearances in all competitions

Kobbie Mainoo to be shown a card
The United youngster has been booked five times in just nine top-flight starts this season and should be in the thick of the midfield scrap

Pays out at 9-1 with bet365

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