TOT vs MCI Dream11 Team Prediction Tips for Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester City EPL Fixtures 15 August

The first Super Sunday of the Premier League is upon us! Tottenham Hotspur invite champions Manchester City to their home in the late kickoff. The clash is even more interesting as the future of Harry Kane remains unknown. Tottenham finished seventh last season and will be hoping to push on the top four spots this year. This will be the first competitive game for Nuno Espirito Santo. Spurs head into this game following a 1 -0 loss against Arsenal and a 2-2 draw with Chelsea.

TOT vs MCI Dream11:

After a slow start by their standards, Manchester City was crowned Premier League champions for the fifth time last year. They have boosted their squad with the signing of Jack Grealish, breaking the record transfer for an Englishman in the process. Citizens head into this game following a 1-0 loss to Leicester City in the Community Shield game.

Date: 15 August, Sunday
Kick-Off: 9:00 PM (IST)
Venue: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Premier League Table: This is the opening game of the calendar.

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Recent Form
Tottenham Hotspur: WDWWD
Manchester City: LWWWL

Head to Head 

Both teams have won two games apiece in the last five, while one game was a 2-2 draw.

TOT vs MCI Today Match Prediction Details 

Tottenham Hotspur News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Harry Kane, Bryan Gil, Ryan Sessegnon and Cristian Romero are short of match fitness and doubtful to start.
• There are no more injuries or suspensions.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• H Lloris will start between the sticks.
• M Doherty, D Sanchez, E Dier, and S Reguilon are expected to be the back four.
• P Hojbjerg is immovable in the centre of the park, and he should have O Skipp for company.
• S Bergwijn, D Alli, and L Moura should occupy the attacking midfield slots.
• The in-form H Son would be leading the lines.

Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI (likely)

Hugo Lloris
Matt Doherty
Davinson Sanchez
Eric Dier
Sergio Reguilon
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Oliver Skipp
Steven Bergwijn
Dele Alli
Lucas Moura
Son Heung-min

Manchester City News

Injury Report and Unavailability: 

• Phil Foden and K De Bruyne will miss this clash because of injuries.
• Match sharpness will decide who starts as several players have missed pre-season following their exploits at the Euros and Copa America.

Expected Changes and Strategy:

• Ederson should be starting in goal.
• J Cancelo, R Dias, N Ake, and B Mendy are expected to lineup in defence.
• Rodri, B Silva, and I Gundogan could occupy midfield positions.
• F Torres should start out of position forward flanked by R Mahrez and J Grealish.

Manchester City Starting XI (likely)

Ederson
Joao Cancelo
Ruben Dias
Nathan Ake
Benjamin Mendy
Rodri
Bernardo Silva
Ilkay Gundogan
Riyad Mahrez
Ferran Torres
Jack Grealish

Fantasy Football Tips

Captain Options

Riyad Mahrez has looked good in pre-season. The Algerian nailed a starting spot in Pep Guardiola’s side last year after three seasons on the fringes. He scored nine goals and supplied eight assists last year in the league.

Son Heung-min has a good scoring record against Manchester City. He is playing out of position as a striker in the absence of Harry Kane. The South Korean was one of the best players last season, scoring 17 goals and 11 assists. He could also be on penalties.

Differential Pick
I Gundogan can prove to be an interesting differential. The German thrived last year when Kevin de Bruyne was injured. A proper box to box midfielder, he can rack up the points with his all-action display.  He had 13 goals and four assists last season.

TOT vs MCI Dream 11 Teams 

Goalkeeper – E Moraes
Defenders – B Mendy, R Dias, S Reguilon
Midfielders – J Grealish, I Gundogan, D Alli, P Hojbjerg
Forwards – R Mahrez, H Son, F Torres

Likely Winner:
Tottenham Hotspur’s chances of defeating Manchester City are slim. However, this would be an excellent moment to pick up at least a point, as the Citizens are wihtout many key players due to a lack of match fitness. The TOT vs MCI Today Match Prediction odds are in favour of a low scoring draw.

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