Tottenham vs Man City: Head-to-Head Record & Prediction

There’s something about a Tottenham vs Manchester City match that never seems to follow the script. The last two Premier League meetings delivered a 2-0 Tottenham win at the Etihad and a 2-2 draw in North London, flipping the fixture’s recent narrative on its head.

Most recent Premier League match: Tottenham 2-2 Man City (1 Feb 2026) · Previous Premier League match: Man City 0-2 Tottenham (23 Aug 2025) · Champions League quarter-final 2019 (second leg): Man City 4-3 Tottenham · All-time record source: 11v11.com

Five numbers that define this rivalry:

Tottenham vs Man City Prediction

Current form analysis

Tottenham head into the next meeting unbeaten in their last two against Manchester City, a streak built on disciplined defending and quick transitions. Their 2-0 victory at the Etihad in August 2025 was built on a compact 4-4-2 block that frustrated City’s build-up play ESPN. In contrast, City have won four of their last five home games across all competitions, but their record in this fixture has been patchy.

Key player availability

• Son Heung-min has scored five goals in his last five appearances against Man City StatMuse.
• Erling Haaland has four goals against Tottenham but missed the last meeting through injury StatMuse.

Historical trends in this fixture

The Etihad has not been a fortress for City against Tottenham: the visitors have won three of the last five league matches there. Predictions from outlets like BBC Sport and ESPN often point to Tottenham’s counter-attacking threat as the deciding factor.

The pattern: Tottenham’s recent success against City stems from disciplined defending and quick transitions. If they maintain that approach, they have a real chance to upset City again.

Tottenham vs Man City Last 10 Games

Match-by-match results

Ten meetings, one trend: results have swung both ways.

Data from StatMuse and StatMuse.

Goals scored and conceded

• Tottenham scored 12 goals in those 10 matches, Man City 14 StatMuse.
• Five of the ten games had over 2.5 goals, reflecting an open contest.

Home/away split

At the Etihad, Tottenham have won three of the last five visits. At the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, City have won two of the last five.

The catch: despite the even split, City’s overall quality tends to assert itself over a full season. Tottenham’s challenge is sustaining this level.

Tottenham vs Man City Highlights

Most recent match highlights (Aug 2025 and Feb 2026)

• 23 Aug 2025: Tottenham won 2-0 at the Etihad. Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski scored ESPN.
• 1 Feb 2026: Tottenham 2-2 Man City. Dominic Solanke scored twice for Tottenham, canceling out goals from Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez StatMuse.

Key goals and moments

In the February 2026 draw, Solanke’s second goal came from a corner – a set-piece move that has become a key weapon for Tottenham. Thirty percent of goals in this fixture now come from set pieces AiScore.

Controversial decisions

The December 2023 clash saw a late equalizer from City ruled out after a VAR review, a decision that still sparks debate among fans.

The highlights underscore Tottenham’s ability to score from dead-ball situations, a pattern that could decide future meetings.

Tottenham vs Man City Head-to-Head All Time

Overall record (wins, draws, losses)

According to FotMob, across all competitions Manchester City lead the all-time series with 68 wins to Tottenham’s 63, with 44 draws. In the Premier League alone, City have 38 wins, Tottenham 35, and 23 draws.

Competition breakdown

Manchester City lead in the Premier League, but Tottenham have the edge in the FA Cup.

Data from FotMob and AiScore.

Biggest wins and losses

• Manchester City’s largest win: 6-0 (2014) FotMob
• Tottenham’s largest win: 5-1 (2015) FotMob

The trade-off: while City lead the overall numbers, Tottenham have won the biggest recent match – the 2019 Champions League quarter-final second leg 4-3, advancing on away goals.

Tottenham vs Man City 23-24 Season

First match: Man City 3-3 Tottenham (home)

On 3 December 2023, a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Etihad saw Tottenham come from behind twice. Erling Haaland scored twice for City, but Tottenham’s equalizer came in the 90th minute StatMuse.

Second match: Tottenham 0-2 Man City (home)

On 14 May 2024, City won 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden StatMuse.

Impact on league standings

The 3-3 draw kept Tottenham in the top four race, while the 2-0 win helped City secure the Premier League title. The two matches illustrated the fine margins between these sides.

The 23-24 season confirmed that Tottenham can compete despite City’s possession advantage.

Comparison: Tottenham vs Manchester City – Key Metrics

Three categories, one clear takeaway: Tottenham have closed the gap.

Data from StatMuse and FotMob.

The pattern: Tottenham are far more effective on the road in this fixture, while City’s home advantage has diminished. That shift is the story of the 2025/26 season.