Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: match statistics
Manchester City displays a significantly better form and league position (2nd place) compared to Tottenham (14th place). The hosts have a very poor home record with only 18% of matches won at home and a negative goal difference (-1), while City can boast a 45% away efficiency and a positive goal difference (+5). Tottenham have lost as many as 55% of their home matches, which is an alarming statistic. Manchester City have averaged 1.8 points per game in their last five matches, while Tottenham only 1.4, and the visitors' form (wllww) is better than the hosts' form (llwdw). Higher average ball possession (59% vs 54%) and City's better scoring efficiency (1.64 goals per game away) further support the visitors' victory.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Tottenham Hotspur played Manchester City in Premier League (England). The match was played on 1 February 2026. Final score: 2:2.
Current form
Tottenham Hotspur: 0-3-2, 0.60 points/match. Manchester City: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Tottenham Hotspur scores 1.43 and concedes 1.35 goals per match. Manchester City scores 2.04 and concedes 0.91. League average: 2.78 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Tottenham Hotspur 57%, Manchester City 43%. Over 2.5: Tottenham Hotspur 65%, Manchester City 57%. League level: BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
xG, shots and style
Manchester City has higher xG: 1.68 vs 1.32. Tottenham Hotspur: 11.0 shots per match, Manchester City: 14.0.
Match halves
Tottenham Hotspur: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.83. Manchester City: half-time lead 65%, second-half goals 0.96.
Goals by minute
Tottenham Hotspur: 76-90+ (10 goals). Manchester City: 31-45+ (14 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Premier League: 2.78 goals per match, BTTS 55%, Over 2.5 54%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Manchester City displays a significantly better form and league position (2nd place) compared to Tottenham (14th place). The hosts have a very poor home record with only 18% of matches won at home and a negative goal difference (-1), while City can boast a 45% away efficiency and a positive goal difference (+5). Tottenham have lost as many as 55% of their home matches, which is an alarming statistic. Manchester City have averaged 1.8 points per game in their last five matches, while Tottenham only 1.4, and the visitors' form (wllww) is better than the hosts' form (llwdw). Higher average ball possession (59% vs 54%) and City's better scoring efficiency (1.64 goals per game away) further support the visitors' victory.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Tottenham Hotspur | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.40 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Manchester City is 100% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 1.2 pts / match - Manchester City
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Manchester City is 43% better for: goals scored per match.
1.43 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 2.04 goals / match - Manchester City
Manchester City is 48% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.35 goals / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 0.91 goals / match - Manchester City
Tottenham Hotspur scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Manchester City keeps a clean sheet in 43% (10 of 23 matches).
Manchester City scores in 83% of matches (19 of 23 matches), while Tottenham Hotspur keeps a clean sheet in 30% (7 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Tottenham Hotspur
Over / Under - Manchester City
1st half
2nd half
Match halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Manchester City is 96% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.13 pts / match - Tottenham Hotspur · 2.22 pts / match - Manchester City
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Tottenham Hotspur - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 30%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Manchester City - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 65% of matches and wins 61%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.20 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 100% |
| Goal difference | +4 | -4 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (10 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (14 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Tottenham Hotspur
Manchester City
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Premier League).
Teams vs league
| Tottenham Hotspur | Liga | Manchester City | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 2.78 | 2.78 | ▲ 2.96 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 57% | 55% | ▼ 43% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 54% | ▲ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 30% | 26% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 80% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Previous meeting: Tottenham Hotspur 1 - 0 - 0 Manchester City. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City?
The Premier League match finished Tottenham Hotspur 2:2 Manchester City. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City?
Tottenham Hotspur score 1.43 goals per game on average and Manchester City 2.04. The Premier League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 57% of Tottenham Hotspur's matches and 43% of Manchester City's.
What form are Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in?
Over the last 5 games Tottenham Hotspur have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Manchester City 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City?
The statistical background for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.