Tottenham vs Manchester United result predicted by supercomputer
Tottenham’s hunt for silverware could finally end as they face Manchester United in the Europa League final on Wednesday.
Tottenham will aim to avoid another nearly moment in at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao on 21 May and finally lift a major trophy after an arduous 17-year wait.
Having guided the North London club through one of the club’s worst domestic seasons in history, Ange Postecoglou will hope his name is also remembered for far more noble reason.
Victory is unlikely to save his job, with Daniel Levy already considering his options, but it would mean he would leave with the fans’ blessing after having delivered on his promise.
Tottenham slight favourites ahead of United
Spurs have already beaten Ruben Amorim‘s side three times this season, albeit under very different circumstances.
The Red Devils are far more accustomed to the big stage, having won 13 major trophies since Tottenham lifted the Carabao Cup in February 2008, despite their downward spiral since Alex Ferguson’s departure.
| Competition | Years Won |
| Premier League | 2007-08, 2009-10, 2010-11, 2012-13 |
| FA Cup | 2015-16, 2023-23 |
| Carabao Cup | 2008-09, 2009-10, 2016-17, 2022-23 |
| Champions League | 2007-08 |
| Europa League | 2016-17 |
| Club World Cup | 2008 |
This season, the clubs have been on a much more even keel, with Opta‘s supercomputer predicting Spurs have a 37.5 per cent chance of victory compared to United’s 35.2 per cent at the end of 90 minutes.
The probability of a draw is at 27.3 percent, meaning there is a decent chance for the game to go into extra-time and possibly penalties beyond that.
Amorim, who is reportedly considering his future, will be mindful of the fact that Spurs have more firepower but less experience in big games and will lean on United’s stature and prestige to give them an edge ahead of the North London club.
Tottenham must not lose midfield battle
Gary Neville recently alluded to Tottenham’s squad being much better on paper than United’s, with the exception of Bruno Fernandes.
His comments were made before the extent of James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski’s injuries were made clear, with United now arguably able to field the stronger midfield.
Postecoglou’s biggest selection headache ahead of the final is to find the right balance in the centre of the park, both to negate Fernandes’ influence and to ensure enough service reaches the forward players.
Failure to do so would greatly decrease Tottenham’s prospects and could be the determining factor in the tie.