Tottenham v Manchester City betting preview 28/08/2011

The big game this Sunday lunchtime sees Tottenham taking on Manchester City in a bid to win their first points of the new season. Man City though, will be looking to continue their 100% start to the campaign and will be aiming for their first league win at White Hart Lane since 2003. Samir Nasri could make his first appearance for City against his former clubs North London rivals and will give manager Roberto Mancini extra flair in midfield.

Tottenham v Manchester City odds

Tottenham Form: WL 2.88 – Bet365

Tottenham go into Sunday’s clash against Man City slight outsiders and best priced at 2.88 with Bet365. The corresponding game last season ended in a 0-0 draw and this match could well be another tight affair. However, the more attacking approach seen by Roberto Mancini so far this season could work in Spurs favour if they can contain the Citizen’s powerful front line. Tottenham started well last time out against Man United, but a poor second half cost them and they eventually fell to a disappointing 3-0 defeat. Rafael Van Der Vaart was Spurs top league goal scorer last season, and as the Dutch midfielder takes penalties, he looks a good bet at 3.25 with Stan James to score at any time. Spurs home games last season yielded 49 goals, an average of 2.5 a game. Looking at this then, bets of both teams to score first half and over 2.5 goals are looking good, with odds of 4.0 from Skybet and 1.8 from Stan James respectively.

Manchester City Form: WW 2.5 – Skybet

Man City sit top of the table after two games and are the early pace setters in the division. Their big spending has continued as they look to build upon their third placed finish last year, and it must be said they have bought some real quality this summer. More good news for Man City fans is that Roberto Mancini appears to have let his side off their leash this season, as they have scored an impressive 7 goals in their first 2 games. This has left them a little more exposed at the back, as was seen in the game at Bolton last weekend, but they still look good for a title challenge. Taking all of this into account, a 3-1 away win for Man City is looking great value at 21.0 with Betfred. Sergio Aguero has also started well for his new club and is striking up a good partnership with Edin Dzeko, which leaves him a good bet at 6.5 with Bet365 to open the scoring.

Highlighted bets

Man City 3-1 WIN – 21.0 Betfred
Sergio Aguero first goal scorer – 6.5 Bet365
Van Der Vaart anytime scorer – 3.25 Stan James
Tottenham WIN – 2.88 Bet365
Over 2.5 Goals – 1.8 Stan James
Both teams score 1st Half – 4.0 Skybet

By Sam Markham

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