Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United: Prediction, Tips and Odds

Manchester United are hoping to build on Sunday's dramatic derby win over Manchester City when they travel to Tottenham Hotspur for Thursday's EFL Cup quarter-final.

Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United betting tips and predictions

Draw and both teams to score - 3/1

Tottenham outclassed Erik ten Hag's Manchester United 3-0 in September's Premier League meeting at Old Trafford and they are aiming to frank that form against Ruben Amorim's Red Devils in the EFL Cup quarter-final.

Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou remains under pressure despite Sunday's resounding 5-0 win at bottom club Southampton, where his side scored all five of their goals in the first half.

Tottenham's injury-hit defence can expect a tougher test against United and backing a draw in 90 minutes with both teams scoring looks a good bet.

United did not enjoy the smoothest of starts to the Amorim era, losing 2-0 at Arsenal before a 3-2 home defeat to Nottingham Forest.

However, their late comeback at City on Sunday has earned the new boss plenty of credit with the club's supporters as an 88th-minute Bruno Fernandes penalty and an injury-time Amad Diallo winner sealed a memorable success at the Etihad Stadium.

Unlike Spurs, United's injury crisis has eased although Amorim's decision to leave Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the matchday squad at the weekend sparked plenty of headlines.

Finding more consistency in the Premier League is the priority for Postecoglou and Amorim but the lure of silverware means Thursday's fixture is a significant one for both sides.

Tottenham's defensive absentees leaves them even more top-heavy than usual and their last home league fixture was a 4-3 defeat to Chelsea.

They have had recent score draws with Fulham in the league and Roma and Rangers in the UEFA Europa League and it could be a similar story after 90 minutes against United.

Dejan Kulusevski to score at any time - 10/3

Tottenham's Dejan Kulusevski is enjoying a productive campaign and he has scored in his last two Premier League outings against Chelsea and Southampton.

The winger also notched in September's 3-0 win at Manchester United and came off the bench to score a late equaliser in this month's UEFA Europa League clash with Rangers at Ibrox.

Kulusevski scored twice in six Nations League appearances for Sweden this season, averaging five shots per game in the competition, and he is a tempting price to continue his hot streak in front of goal on Thursday.

He set up both goals in Tottenham's 2-1 win over Manchester City in the previous round of the EFL Cup and could play a starring role against the other Manchester club in the last eight.

Kobbie Mainoo to be booked - 11/4

There is fierce competition for places in Manchester United's midfield and youngster Kobbie Mainoo will be keen to impress his new manager in the EFL Cup quarter-final.

Mainoo has picked up five yellow cards in just nine Premier League starts this season so he looks a big price to be cautioned at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

He was booked in his only Nations League appearance for England, against the Republic of Ireland in September, and made five tackles in 76 minutes after coming on as an early substitute in Sunday's victory against Manchester City.

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Tottenham Hotspur v Manchester United odds

Tottenham Hotspur - 13/10
Draw - 11/4
Manchester United - 9/5

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