Manchester United vs Tottenham prediction

THE FORECAST

Both sides are in poor form and carry massive injury lists, but United hold a marginal home advantage despite Carrick's precarious position; critically, United face Champions League action in just three days, raising the likelihood of rotation that could blunt their attack further. Tottenham's dire scoring record (0.4 goals per game) and five-match winless run make them unlikely to take all three points on the road, while De Zerbi's side has shown some defensive resilience (2 clean sheets) that could keep this tight. Cool, wet and windy conditions at Old Trafford suit a low-intensity, scrappy contest, pointing toward a narrow home win in a game that stays under 2.5 goals.