Man Utd vs Man City Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Get the latest Man Utd vs Man City prediction, betting picks, odds, and projected lineups for this massive Premier League game. Explore top picks and parlays.
Grayson Parker - September 13, 2026, 5:42 AM EDT
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Competition | Premier League |
|---|---|
Game Date | September 13, 2026 |
Game Time | 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Manchester, Old Trafford |
The Manchester derby lands at Old Trafford on September 13, 2026, and the Man Utd vs Man City prediction leans firmly toward the visitors, who arrive as the standings' form pick.
Man Utd sit 13th in the standings, chasing domestic consistency after a mixed start to their Premier League campaign, though they got back on track midweek in Europe.
Man City rank second and turn up riding genuine momentum, unbeaten in 18 of their last 19 Premier League outings and building real pressure at the top of the standings.
There have been 3+ goals scored in 7 of the last 9 meetings between Manchester United and Manchester City in the Premier League, so this matchup rarely lacks for goals.
Man Utd vs Man City Recent Results
Man Utd are searching for rhythm domestically, having conceded at least two goals in each of their last three games in the Premier League, including a 2-2 tie at Everton where a 96th-minute equalizer cost them. They responded in Europe with a thumping 4-0 win over Sabah FK in the Champions League, but the standings tell the real story at 13th.
Man City are the in-form side, undefeated across 18 of their last 19 Premier League outings and sitting second. They opened their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win at Porto, where Erling Haaland scored both goals. That momentum, plus a squad packed with individual quality, makes them the team to beat at Old Trafford.
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), Jeremy Doku (Injured/doubtful)
Man Utd
United are hoping to have Luke Shaw available after he was rested for Thursday's Champions League game. Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot and Marcus Rashford are all expected to start the derby. 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. Jeremy Doku is a major doubt for the trip to Old Trafford due to a calf problem.
Man Utd vs Man City Predicted Lineup
Man Utd
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martínez, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Cunha, Fernandes, Rashford; Mbeumo
Man City
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Guéhi, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernández; Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland
Man Utd vs Man City Key Stats & Game Facts
- Man City have had 5+ shots on target in 7 out of 10 games vs Manchester United (Premier League).
- Man City are undefeated in 18 of their last 19 games in the Premier League.
- Marcus Rashford has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Manchester City (Premier League).
- Antoine Semenyo has scored or assisted in 3 of his last 4 appearances vs Manchester United (Premier League).
- Bryan Mbeumo has attempted 3+ shots in 3 of his last 3 appearances vs Manchester City (Premier League).
Man Utd vs Man City Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction is a 2-1 Man City win. City are the road favorites here, with a 47.6% implied probability of winning compared to 30.9% for United. The Red Devils have been leaking goals lately, and Haaland's scoring touch should be the difference in a game that history says produces plenty of them.
Best Picks
Diogo Dalot Over 1.5 Shots in the Player Shots market. This pick sits in the Player Shots market. With United built to attack down the flanks, Dalot gets forward as much as any defender they field, and given how consistently he pushes up the right flank, he has a real path to hitting this line. There's genuine value here for the derby.
Erling Haaland Over 0.5 Tackles in the Player Tackles market. This one sits in the Player Tackles market. City are expected to dominate possession and press high at Old Trafford, and when they hunt the ball back aggressively, even their striker chips in. Haaland's work-rate off the ball makes this a reasonable ask in a high-intensity derby.
Man Utd vs Man City Same Game Parlay
Our Man Utd vs Man City Same Game Parlay picks lean into City's firepower: Haaland Over 3.5 Shots, Haaland Over 1.5 Shots On Target, Semenyo to score anytime, and Dalot to be shown a card.
Haaland Over 3.5 Shots anchors this parlay. He's gone over that shots line in each of his last three outings, and City's setup feeds their striker early and often, especially on the road at Old Trafford.
Haaland Over 1.5 Shots On Target fits the same script. His accuracy has backed up the volume over his last three performances, logging 2+ shots on target each time. Volume plus precision makes this a natural companion leg.
Semenyo to score anytime carries real weight, with the winger finding the net in 3 of his last 4 appearances against Manchester United in the Premier League. He's City's likeliest secondary threat behind Haaland.
Dalot to be shown a card rounds it out. He faces demanding defensive responsibilities in a high-intensity derby and has collected a card in 2 of his 3 most recent games against Manchester City.
This Same Game Parlay clocks in at a best price of +3000 and is priced as short as +1697 at other books. That spread represents a difference in potential winnings of $130 on a $10 stake.
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Man Utd vs Man City Talking Points
The quick turnaround is the subplot heading into this one. Michael Carrick called United's compressed schedule after Thursday night "not ideal," a fair concern given the derby's demands. His counterpart Enzo Maresca waved that off, pointing out City handled an identical Thursday-to-Sunday turn against Napoli and Arsenal last season, and elite clubs simply have to adapt. On the field, the mismatch in the standings is stark: City sit second, United 13th, and City's attacking quality through the middle and down the wings looks like the swing factor. Maresca even praised Carrick, noting he "took over in a complicated situation, finished very well," but the momentum and the numbers both point the visitors' way at Old Trafford.
Man Utd vs Man City Predictions FAQs
When is the Man Utd vs Man City English Premier League game?
The game takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, kicking off at 11:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM PT.
Where is Man Utd vs Man City being played?
The game is being played at Old Trafford in Manchester.
Where can I watch Man Utd vs Man City?
The game is scheduled to be televised on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports PL.
What is the team news for Man Utd vs Man City?
Man Utd will be without Matthijs de Ligt, Carlos Baleba, Manuel Ugarte, and Amad Diallo due to injury. For Man City, Jeremy Doku and Nico O'Reilly are listed as injury doubts.
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