Manchester United vs Manchester City: Manchester United will host Manchester City in their next match of the English Premier League 2024/25 season at Old Trafford. The Red Devils are 13th in the points table with 37 points in 30 matches. They have won 10 matches, drawn 7, and lost 13 so far in the league this season. City are fifth in the points table with 51 points in 30 matches. They have won 15 matches, drawn 6, and lost 9 so far in the league.
City have been the dominant team in the league in the last few seasons. However, they have struggled big time this season and are struggling to keep their top-four spot so that they can qualify for the Champions League this season. The Red Devils have been disastrous this season and are far away from their glorious past. For them, it’s like finishing the season in the best way possible.
United are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Nottingham Forest in the Premier League, while City have beaten Leicester City in their last game in the Premier League. During the last 67 meetings, Manchester United have won 33 times; there have been 9 draws, while Manchester City have won 25 times. The goal difference is 99-98 in favour of Manchester United.
Match Facts:
- Last season Manchester City won both games against Manchester United (3-1 at home and 3-0 away).
- Manchester United score 35% of their goals between minutes 76-90.
- Manchester City score 20% of their goals between the minutes 16-30.
Team News:
Manchester United:
Martinez (injured), Evans (injured), Heaven (injured), Shaw (fitness), and Diallo (injured) will be unavailable for this game. De Ligt (injured) and Mainoo (fitness) will be questionable for this game.
Manchester City:
Akanji (injured), Ake (injured), Stones (injured), Rodri (fitness), and Haaland (injured) will be unavailable for this game.
Predicted Lineup:
Manchester United Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Onana; Yoro, Maguire, Mazraoui; Dalot, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dorgu; Garnacho, Fernandes; Zirkzee
Manchester City Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Khusanov, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Kovacic, Gundogan; Silva, De Bruyne, Foden; Marmoush
Betting Tips and Prediction:
Manchester City are in a lot better form than Manchester United and are also the better team on paper. So, we expect them to win this game.
Tip 1: Manchester City to win—2.12 as per 1xBet.
Manchester United have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 12 home games. So, we expect Manchester City to score the first goal.
Tip 2: Manchester City to score the next goal—1.75 as per 1xBet.
We expect United and City to both score goals in this game.
