Manchester United vs Manchester City: Match Preview & Prediction
Lineups
Starting XI
- 1S. Lammens
- 2D. Dalot
- 5H. Maguire
- 6L. Martinez
- 13P. Dorgu
- 18Y. Tielemans
- 37K. Mainoo
- 19B. Mbeumo
- 8B. Fernandes
- 9M. Rashford
- 10M. Cunha
Subs
- 12K. Darlow
- 3N. Mazraoui
- 15L. Yoro
- 26A. Heaven
- 7M. Mount
- 17Andrey Santos
- 11J. Zirkzee
- 30B. Sesko
- 31S. Lacey
Coach
- Michael Carrick
Starting XI
- 1G. Donnarumma
- 27M. Nunes
- 6M. Guehi
- 3R. Dias
- 24J. Gvardiol
- 5E. Anderson
- 17E. Fernandez
- 47P. Foden
- 10R. Cherki
- 42A. Semenyo
- 9E. Haaland
Subs
- 28G. Rulli
- 82R. Lewis
- 22Vitor Reis
- 45A. Khusanov
- 33N. O'Reilly
- 8M. Kovacic
- 37Allan Elias
- 32A. Bouaddi
- 7I. Ndiaye
Coach
- Enzo Maresca
Match Events
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90' (+' added time)
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E. Haaland
60 '
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23'Phil Foden
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46'out: R. Cherkiin: I. Ndiaye
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60'Goal confirmedErling Haaland
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67'out: Y. Tielemansin: B. Sesko
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79'Joško Gvardiol
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80'Enzo Fernández
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81'Harry Maguire
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82'out: E. Fernandezin: N. O'Reilly
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83'out: M. Rashfordin: J. Zirkzee
Head-to-Head Comparison
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Strength
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Attacking Potential
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Defensive Potential
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Strength head-to-head
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Goals head-to-head
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Wins head-to-head
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Poisson Distribution
Last 5 Head-to-Head Meetings
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Round 222026-01-17Old TraffordA. Taylor
Manchester United
2 - 0Manchester City
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Round 42025-09-14Etihad StadiumA. Taylor
Manchester City
3 - 0Manchester United
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Round 312025-04-06Old TraffordJ. Brooks
Manchester United
0 - 0Manchester City
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Round 162024-12-15Etihad StadiumA. Taylor
Manchester City
1 - 2Manchester United
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Round2024-08-10Wembley StadiumJ. Gillett
Manchester City
1 - 1Manchester United
Without a doubt, the Manchester derby between two football giants will be the game that attracts the most attention from football fans this weekend. That is why we invite you to take a look at our preview and prediction for the Manchester United vs Manchester City match.
Manchester United go into the game sitting 11th in the league table after three rounds, with four points to their name following a win over Ipswich Town and a draw with Everton. Their most dramatic game so far was the latest meeting with the Merseyside side, which ended 2-2. The match was played at a high tempo, with both teams creating plenty of dangerous chances, but the most exciting part came right at the end. In the 88th minute, United striker Benjamin Sesko put the Red Devils ahead, making it 2-1. Just when it seemed that the victory was in the bag, Everton equalised — as late as the sixth minute of stoppage time.
Manchester City are top of the English Premier League after three games, having collected the maximum possible number of points. They have beaten Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry. The team has managed to achieve this despite significant changes to the squad and a change of head coach.
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Best Odds
| ⚽ ️ Bookmaker | ⚡️ Manchester United Win | 💎 Manchester City Win |
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| ⚽ ️ 22Bet | 3.02 | 2.11 |
| ⚽ ️ Bet 365 | 3.03 | 2.15 |
| ⚽ ️ 20Bet | 3.00 | 2.16 |
| ⚽ ️ SpinBet | 3.00 | 2.12 |
| ⚽ ️ Stake | 3.02 | 2.13 |
Prediction for the Manchester United vs Manchester City
Manchester United are playing at home and have not made the best start to the season, so a game against such a fierce rival is a good opportunity to make amends in front of their supporters. Manchester City, of course, will look to use their opponents’ determination to their own advantage.
The visitors are likely to play cautiously, sitting deeper and trying to control possession through the middle of the pitch. In my opinion, the battle between the midfielders will decide the outcome of this match. Unfortunately for Manchester United, their opponents have a clear quality advantage in midfield.
Therefore, I recommend betting on a Manchester City win.
