SlipsTips examines the Bet Builder market ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United’s EFL Cup quarter-final clash on Thursday night.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United (Thursday, 20:00)
The final of this week’s four EFL Cup quarter-final ties will see Tottenham Hotspur play host to Manchester United on Thursday night.
Both teams will head into this cup tie boosted by their respective weekend wins in the Premier League.
Spurs snapped a five-game winless run in the Premier League with a resounding 5-0 win away at Southampton last Sunday night.
Earlier that same day, Ruben Amorim guided Man United to a dramatic 2-1 win over fierce rivals Man City at the Etihad.
Dejan Kulusevski To Be Fouled 1 Or More Times
For the first leg of the player-based Bet Builder double, look for Dejan Kulusevski to be fouled at least once on Thursday night. The Tottenham ace has regularly found himself on the receiving end of some rough treatment this season. In fact, Kulusevski has drawn an average of 1.38 fouls per-game in the Premier League this term.
Upon closer inspection it can be seen that the Swedish star has been fouled once or more in 14 of his 16 top-flight outings this season so far.
Furthermore, Kulusevski earned his team a free-kick in the previous round of the EFL Cup when Spurs put Man City to the sword, not to mention he has also secured his side set pieces in each of his previous two appearances in the Europa League. On top of all that, Kulusevski was fouled twice when Tottenham defeated Man United 3-0 at Old Trafford earlier this season.
Bruno Fernandes To Be Fouled 1 Or More Times
Moving into the Manchester United midfield, I’m also happy to propose a play on Bruno Fernandes to be fouled as the second instalment of the Bet Builder double. The Portuguese playmaker is certain to be one of the main protagonists in what promises to be a keenly-contested midfield battle in the capital on Thursday night. Fernandes has found himself on the receiving end of one foul or more in five of United’s seven games across all competitions under new boss Amorim’s guidance. It’s also worth noting that Fernandes has drawn a combined total of four fouls from the opposition across his last two Premier League games.
With combative Tottenham midfield duo Pape Sarr and Yves Bissouma expected to be keeping close tabs on Fernandes on Thursday night, the Red Devils skipper looks like a prime candidate to reel in at least one free-kick for his side during this cup tie.
Recommended Bet
- Dejan Kulusevski To Be Fouled 1 or More Times
- Bruno Fernandes To Be Fouled 1 or More Times
- Bet Builder – 10/11 (Betfair)
Freelance Sports Writer and Betting Analyst with over five years experience. I’ve written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. With a strong passion for the fascinating world of Scottish football, I also regularly feature in Nutmeg, the much-loved Scottish football magazine. Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. Feel free to follow me on X @SlipsTips
