Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction, Lineups, Results & Betting Tips

Manchester United vs Manchester City Stats

• Man City are undefeated in 17 of their last 19 away league matches.
• There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Man Utd's last 5 games.
• Man City have won just 1 of the last 6 head to heads with Man Utd.

Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals

The narrative behind this huge derby fixture may be the struggles Pep Guardiola has had in his efforts to best their arch rivals since he came into the premier league. United seemingly have the Indian sign over the Blue Moon but theirs is clear gap in terms of overall quality this season both on the pitch and in the dugout. 

United were in Bergamo on Tuesday night and required a last gasp Cristiano Ronaldo goal to salvage a 2-2 draw. The Red Devils struggled to cope with the high press of the hosts and could see their underperforming defence under similar force from a hard working City frontline and midfield. It’s just 1 clean sheet in 12 for the hosts so it’s unlikely that they will be able to keep this red hot City attack at bay.

Having said that, it’s just 2 clean sheets in the last 8 for the visitors and with Aymeric Laporte suspended they look a fair bit weaker at the back. With the firepower and individual quality United have at the top of the pitch you’d expect them to breach that defence. 

Taking a goals based angle is therefore a decent way to go and the 10/11 on both teams to score and over 2.5 goals holds plenty of appeal. 

Betting Tip: Aaron Wan-Bissaka to be Carded

I’ll also dip into the player card market since this is a big derby. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is likely to facing up against one of the most frequently fouled players in the league in Jack Grealish whilst Joao Cancelo loves to get involved in attacks down that side. Wan-Bissaka always tends to rank high for tackles but with the swift feet of Grealish it wouldn’t be a surprise if he mistimed one, he’s picked up a couple of cautions already this term and with plenty at stake it could get feisty between the near neighbours.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Odds

Manchester United vs Manchester City Lineups

Manchester United probable line-up: Brought to you by WhoScored

Gea, Bailly, Lindelof, Maguire, Wan-Bissaka, McTominay, Fred, Shaw, Fernandes, Cavani, Ronaldo

Manchester City probable line-up: Brought to you by WhoScored

Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Cancelo, Bruyne, Rodri, Silva, Jesus, Foden, Grealish

Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction

Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City