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Manchester City vs Manchester Utd: Match Preview and Prediction
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Manchester City have won 14 of their last 15 games in all competitions. City has won five of the last six derbies against Manchester United, including this season’s 3-0 win at Old Trafford. Erling Haaland scored five goals in a 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win over Luton Town on Tuesday.
The 192nd city derby at Etihad Stadium on Sunday afternoon pits fierce Manchester rivals against one another in the Premier League. The defending champions are favorites. Will they justify the tag and win in front of fans?
Manchester City could not have announced the city derby better than a 6-2 FA Cup fifth-round win against Luton Town. On Tuesday, Premier League leading scorer Erling Haaland shone. The Norwegian striker scored five times at Kenilworth Road, disproving the naysayers again.
Manchester United also won midweek, although less so. Casemiro’s late goal beat Nottingham Forest 1-0 at the City Ground on Wednesday. Erik ten Hag’s team recovered from a disheartening 1-2 home loss to Fulham last weekend in the league.
Manchester City vs Manchester United: Betting Analysis
Manchester City has dominated recent H2H matchups with their arch-rival. The Citizens have won five of six versus the Red Devils. Man City won 3-0 at Old Trafford in October last year. The last five Manchester derbies have had three or more goals.
Manchester United lost 1-2 to Fulham at home last Saturday, ending their five-win streak. It was a disappointing Red Devils performance. Without injured in-form forward Rasmus Hojlund, Erik ten Hag’s team struggled in the final third. They also struggled offensively against Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup midweek.
In contrast, Manchester City has 14 victories and 1 draw in its last 15 matches across competitions. Pep Guardiola’s team has won five of six matches against Manchester United. Finally, at Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, Man City looked strong. Our main pick at 1.70 odds is for the hosts to win by two or more goals.
Erling Haaland always wants to win against Manchester United. After scoring five goals against Luton Town, the Norwegian forward will play in this game. In last weekend’s home loss to Fulham, Manchester United’s back line showed holes. We like the 1.61 odds for Haaland to score anytime.
Manchester City vs Manchester United: Head-to-Head
Who will win the match between Manchester City and Manchester United?
There’s no denying that Manchester United will have to work hard to score even one goal against a Manchester City team that should be able to dominate the majority of this match. At the end of this one, Manchester City should win by a margin.
Our Prediction: Home Win
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What are the best odds for the game?
Examining the betting odds for the 90-minute outcome, one can stake 1.28 on Manchester City to win, 6.65 on a draw, and 11.5 on Manchester United to win this time. These are the top deals available right now.
