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Manchester United vs Tottenham: +EV Bets & Trading Plan

Saturday 7th February 2026 • 12:30 KO

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Feb 07, 2026
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Saturday lunchtime blockbuster at Old Trafford as Manchester United host Tottenham in a fixture that historically delivers drama, while the markets appears to be significantly overvaluing United’s home advantage.

Manchester United at Home:

  • Generating 1.81 xG per game but only scoring 1.2 goals

  • Conceding 1.0 goals against 1.57 xGA — defence overperforming

  • Heavy late-goal cluster: 42% of goals arrive after 61’

  • High draw rate: 67% of last 10 home games

Tottenham Away:

  • Superior defensive discipline: just 1.08 xGA on the road

  • 0.8 goals scored but 1.59 xG — finishing below expectation

  • Patient approach: 51% possession in away fixtures

  • 38% of goals scored in final 15 minutes


Full Analysis Includes:

📊 Complete 1X2 & Asian Handicap Breakdown

  • Model probabilities vs market pricing for all lines

  • EV calculations for every handicap from -1.0 to +1.0

⚽ 2 Primary Value Positions

  • Main selection with +10.7% EV

  • High-variance play with +39.5% EV

  • Exact odds, stakes, and reasoning

🎯 Trading & In-Play Plan

  • Pre-match entry strategy

  • In-play trigger at specific time/score scenarios

  • Late-game setup (76-90 minute window)

  • Green-up targets

📈 Model Outputs

  • Top 8 scoreline probabilities

  • First half analysis

  • 95% confidence intervals

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