We have a Man United v Man City prediction for you plus a breakdown of the betting odds, team news and matchups ahead of the Manchester Derby.
Man United may have put in a decent showing midweek against Forrest but it was all in vain in the end falling to a 1-0 defeat after Elanga’s early goal.
It’s been a poor season for Man City and though they won midweek 2-0 against Leicester they will need to continue to if they’re to qualify for next season's Champions League.
How To Watch Man United v Man City
When is Man United v Man City?
Man United v Man City will take place on Sunday at 4.30 pm.
TV Channel
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League
Where is Man United v Man City Being Played?
Old Trafford
Man United v Man City Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Man United | 23/10 | 30.3% |
Man City | 11/10 | 47.6% |
Draw | 12/5 | 29.4% |
Man United are outsiders for this game at odds of 23/10 per the latest football odds at BoyleSports.
Man United to win - 23/10
Man City can be gotten at odds of 11/10, and the draw is also a 12/5 chance.
Man City to win - 11/10
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Handicap Betting
Man United: +1 @ 8/11
Man City -1 @ 14/5
Handicap Draw +1 @ 3/1
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Man United v Man City Preview
Man United’s Form
The appointment of Amorim on the 1st of November was always going to be the greatest test of his short managerial career. Despite success with Sporting as so many have found previous to him ten Hag, Mourinho, van Gaal, Moyes et al the pressure of the Old Trafford dugout stands in a league of its own. Though there have been glimmers of hope in his tenure 12 wins from 29 matches and for a win rate of 41.38% demonstrates the considerable task ahead of him and it should be noted that he wanted to wait until the summer until INEOS forced his hand.
Midweek United returned from an unprecedently long break from playing to face an in-form Nottingham Forrest side looking to solidify their position in the Champions League places. Though their performance, on the whole, was satisfactory, an earlier goal from Carrington graduate Elanga was enough to down their challenge after poor finishing and decision-making was unable to break down a resolute Forrest defence.
Ironically, this City side should play more into their strengths though if they dominate possession United will be able to play on the counter more often.
Man United’s Last Five Results
Nottingham Forrest 1-0 Man United | April 1st | Loss
Leicester 0-3 Man United | March 16th | Win
Man United 4-1 Real Sociedad | March 13th | Win
Man United 1-1 Arsenal | March 9th | Draw
Real Sociedad 1-1 Man United | March 6th | Draw
2 Wins , 2 Draws and 1 Loss
Man City’s Form
For a side which has been so dominant for the best part of a decade but particularly since Guardiola’s appointment in 2016 by comparison this has been a difficult season for the club. City’s last chance at silverware is the FA Cup where they’re into the semi-finals. In the Premier League, their inconsistent form means that with 8 games remaining, they’re currently 5th and with considerable work to do if they’re to ensure Champions League football for next season.
They made it 7 points from their last 5 Premier League matches midweek following their 2-0 win over relegation-bound Leicester with Grealish and Marmoush the goal scorers. Though it was a dominant showing with 18 shots to Leicester’s 2 and holding 78% of possession that’s become the bare minimum for most sides playing them this season.
An interesting dynamic ahead of this game is that in four meetings against Amorim, Guardiola has a record of 2 defeats, 1 draw and just 1 win. Can he set the record straight this time around?
Man City’s Last Five Results
Man City 2-0 Leicester | April 2nd | Win
Bournemouth 1-2 Man City | March 30th | Win
Man City 2-2 Brighton | March 15th | Draw
Nottingham Forrest 1-0 Man City | March 8th | Loss
Man City 3-1 Plymouth | March 1st | Win
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
Man United v Man City Predicted Lineups
Man United Predicted Starting XI (3-4-2-1)
GK: Onana.
RCB: Mazraoui, CB De Ligt, LCB: Maguire
RM: Dalot, CM: Casemiro, CM: Ugarte, LM: Dorgu
AM: Zirkzee, AM: Fernandes,
CF: Hoijlund
Man City Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Ederson
RB: Lewis, CB: Khusanov, CB: Dias, LB: Gvardiol
CM: Kovacic, CM: Gonzalez
RW: Silva, AM: Foden, LW: Doku
CF: Marmoush
Man United v Man City Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Man United wins: 80
Man City wins: 62
Draws: 53
Head-To-Head Results Last Five Matches
Man City 1-2 Man United | Premier League | December 15th, 2024
Man United 1-1 Man City | Community Shield | August 10th, 2024
Man City 1-2 Man United | FA Cup | May 25th, 2024
Man City 3-1 Man United | Premier League | March 3rd, 2024
Man United 0-3 Man City | Premier League| October 29th, 2023
Key Players To Watch
Bruno Fernandes - Man United
Captain Fernandes (30) has come under considerable criticism throughout his captaincy for not being “captain material” including a certain former player criticising him which has led to Ruben Amorim coming to his defences. But the reality is that since he’s signed in 2020 his performances have been the one positive constant for the club.
His tally for the season is now 16 goals and 16 assists across his 45 games and can be gotten at 15/2 to score first and 5/2 to score any time.
Fernandes any time goal - 5/2
Omar Marmoush - Man City
As part of City’s January splurge Marmoush (26) was one of the arrivals for a fee of £59 million from Eintracht Frankfurt following an early season tally of 20 goals and 14 assists from just 26 matches. Marmoush is a versatile, explosive attacker known for his direct running, dribbling ability and creativity. Since signing for City he’s continued his fine form with 6 goals and 1 assist in 12 matches.
With Haaland still an injury doubt, Marmoush looks most likely to lead the line and following his midweek goal he is 9/2 to score first or 7/5 to score at any time.
Marmoush first goal - 9/2
Man United v Man City Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Man United 1-2 Man City
Man United put in a decent showing midweek, but ultimately it still ended in a defeat, and this is their last game before their Europa League quarter-final first leg away to Lyon next Thursday and they will be looking for momentum.
City will be looking to strengthen their Champions League prospects with a win but have not beaten United in 90 minutes in their last four games.
This could be explosive on Sunday but I think City have too much to play for to lose this game.
Best Bet: Man City @ 11/10
Man City - 11/10
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