Read our Man Utd vs Man City prediction with the latest betting tips, odds, and lineups. Discover key match insights, form, and expert bet builder value.
Man Utd vs Man City Match Summary
Competition | English Premier League |
|---|---|
Match Date | Sunday 13 September 2026 |
Match Time | 16:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Old Trafford, Manchester |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports PL |
The Manchester derby lands at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon, and our Man Utd vs Man City prediction leans towards the visitors in what shapes as an open, goal-heavy fixture.
United sit 11th in the table and go into this on the back of a thumping Champions League win over Sabah, though a derby at home is a very different test entirely.
Manchester City arrive top of the table and top of the form charts, riding a four-match winning run in all competitions, the latest a 2-0 triumph away at Porto.
City have dropped just one of their last 19 Premier League matches, and their only away league defeat in 2026 came at Old Trafford back in January.
Man Utd vs Man City Form
United got back on track with a thumping Champions League victory over Sabah, but this is the real test for a side sat 11th in the table. They have conceded at least two goals in their last three Premier League matches, so the defending remains stubborn only in patches. Bruno Fernandes has registered three or more shots across each of his last three league outings, underlining his threat in the engine room.
City are the runaway form pick, ranked first in the table having lost just once in their last 19 Premier League outings. They responded to their Community Shield defeat with a four-match winning run in all competitions, capped by a 2-0 win at Porto. Erling Haaland is flying, scoring in two of his last three league appearances and racking up four or more attempts on goal every time out in that same run.
Man Utd vs Man City Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Man Utd: Carlos Baleba (Injured/out), Manuel Ugarte (Injured/out), Amad Diallo (Injured/out), Matthijs de Ligt (Injured/out)
Man City: Nico O'Reilly (Injured/doubtful), Jérémy Doku (Injured/doubtful)
Man Utd
Manchester United are hoping to have Luke Shaw available after he was rested for Thursday's Champions League game. Michael Carrick will recall his big guns for the derby, with Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford all expected to start. Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte and Amad Diallo all remain sidelined.
Man City
Nico O'Reilly is expected to return after missing the Coventry victory with a back issue. Jérémy Doku is a major doubt for the trip to Old Trafford due to a calf problem, so City may have to reshape their attacking options on the flanks.
Man Utd vs Man City Predicted Lineup
Man Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Martínez, Maguire, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Cunha, Fernandes, Rashford; Mbeumo
Man City
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Guéhi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland
Man Utd vs Man City Key Stats & Match Facts
There have been 3+ goals scored in 7 of the last 9 meetings between Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League.
Man City have had 5+ shots on target in 7 out of 10 matches against Manchester United in the Premier League.
Man Utd have conceded at least two goals in their last three Premier League matches.
Man City are undefeated in 18 of their last 19 Premier League matches.
Marcus Rashford has scored in three of his last four appearances against Manchester City in the Premier League.
Man Utd vs Man City Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: City are the form side and the away favourites here, and we make it a 1-2 win for the visitors. United can hurt them on the counter, but City's momentum and quality up top should tell in a fixture that tends to bring goals. Our Man Utd vs Man City best bets lean towards a City win with both teams likely to find the net.
Best Bets
Back Over 3.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market for what projects to be an end-to-end Manchester derby. The model projects a hefty aggregate of 3.64 goals, split 2.06 to City and 1.58 to United, with an AI probability of 49.34% and a positive expected value of 12.4%. Three or more goals have been scored in seven of the last nine meetings between these sides in the Premier League, so the data firmly points towards a busy afternoon at Old Trafford.
Back Man City in the Win Market to secure victory away at Old Trafford. City are the away favourites with a 48.97% win probability and a 5.0% positive expected value against available prices. With a four-match winning run behind them, Haaland in clinical form and the league table firmly in their favour, the visitors look the side to be on here.
Man Utd vs Man City Bet Builder
Our four-leg Man Utd vs Man City bet builder tips lean into City's firepower and the derby's edge: Haaland over 3.5 shots and over 1.5 shots on target, Antoine Semenyo anytime goalscorer, and Diogo Dalot to be shown a card.
Haaland has posted four or more attempts in all three of his most recent Premier League appearances, so backing him over 3.5 shots is right in keeping with his current output.
He has also landed two or more shots on target across that same trio of league games, making over 1.5 shots on target a natural companion leg to go alongside it.
Semenyo has scored in three of his last four appearances against Manchester United in the Premier League, a strong personal record against this opponent that backs the anytime goalscorer call.
Dalot has been carded in two of his last three appearances against Manchester City in the Premier League, so the card market looks a sensible fourth leg in a heated derby.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 30/1 and is as short as 16/1 elsewhere.
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Man Utd vs Man City Talking Points
There is plenty of needle heading into this one. City midfielder Elliot Anderson declared his side the "kings of Manchester", and his comments were publicly backed, with the club's record of eight Premier League titles in 14 seasons cited as evidence. United will want to answer that on the pitch. They have won just three of their last 11 meetings with City at Old Trafford, but their most recent home win over the visitors gives Michael Carrick's side something to cling to. With City having dropped just one of their last 19 league games and Haaland in ruthless touch, the hosts will need their counter-attacking threat and the individual spark of Rashford and Mbeumo to trouble a defence that has looked hard to break down.
Man Utd vs Man City Predictions FAQs
When is the Man Utd vs Man City English Premier League game?
Man Utd vs Man City kicks off at 16:30 UK time on Sunday 13 September 2026.
Where is Man Utd vs Man City being played?
The match is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where can I watch Man Utd vs Man City?
The match will be televised live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What competition is Man Utd vs Man City in?
Man Utd vs Man City is an English Premier League fixture.
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