Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction – Premier League
Check out the best predictions for Manchester United vs Manchester City
Here you will find the best prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City in the Premier League, along with an analysis of the match and betting tips.
Read below for our detailed analysis of both teams, including recent performance and key statistics from their last matches to provide the best prediction for this clash between Manchester United vs Manchester City.
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Betting tip and prediction for this match between Manchester United vs Manchester City
The best prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City in the Premier League is over 2.5 goals. Although Manchester City is expected to dominate possession, Manchester United also possesses the means to create danger in attack. It’s crucial to highlight that both teams have exhibited defensive weaknesses, which could lead to an open game likely to produce goals for both sides. As such, the market for “Over 2.5 Goals” appears as a solid option for this encounter.
Best prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier tip)
Match prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City
The teams Manchester United and Manchester City will meet at Old Trafford for a match in the 22nd round of the Premier League. The last time they faced each other in this league edition on September 14, 2025, it was Manchester City who secured a home victory (3-0). In this stadium, the head-to-head record favors the visitors, who have 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in the last 4 matches. However, the last encounter at this stadium on April 6, 2025, ended in a goalless draw (0-0).
Analysis of Manchester United
The home team currently sits in 7th place, having accumulated 32 points from 8 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses. In their second-to-last match, they drew away to Leeds United (1-1). In their last match, they drew away to Burnley (2-2). They approach this encounter after a home defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion (1-2). In the league, Manchester United has secured 18 points out of a possible 30, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses in their last 10 home games. The team has conceded goals to their opponents in 9 of their last 10 games, indicating a lack of defensive solidity, but their attack has consistently scored, managing to find the net in 9 of their last 10 matches in this competition. Out of 21 games this season, they conceded the first goal 8 times and managed a comeback only once.
Confirmed lineup: Senne Lammens, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martínez, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško.
Coach: R. Amorim.
Confirmed lineup: Senne Lammens, Luke Shaw, Ayden Heaven, Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Lisandro Martínez, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte, Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Šeško.
Coach: R. Amorim.
Analysis of Manchester City
The visiting team is currently in 2nd place, with 43 points, after 13 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses. In their second-to-last match, they drew at home with Chelsea (1-1). In their most recent match, they also drew at home with Brighton & Hove Albion (1-1). In their last game, they won against Newcastle United away (0-2) in the League Cup. Their last away match in the league ended in a goalless draw (0-0) against Sunderland. In the last 10 away games in the league, Manchester City has achieved 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses, earning 17 points from a possible 30. Their most frequent halftime result in away league games is 0-1 (4 out of 10 matches). The team has scored regularly, netting in 9 of their last 10 competitive outings. This is a team that often finds it easy to take the lead: they scored the first goal in 17 of their last 21 Premier League matches, and out of those 17, they went into halftime ahead in 14 and maintained that lead until the end in 13. Notably, they suffered 4 of their 11 goals in the final 15 minutes of matches (61’‑75′).
Confirmed lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nathan Aké, Abdukodir Khusanov, Matheus Nunes, Max Alleyne, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Nico González, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
Confirmed lineup: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Nathan Aké, Abdukodir Khusanov, Matheus Nunes, Max Alleyne, Tijjani Reijnders, Bernardo Silva, Nico González, Phil Foden, Erling Haaland, Jérémy Doku.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
Best prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City
Over 0.5 goals in the 1st half (live betting tip)
Over 1.5 goals (live betting tip, double or triple)
Over 2.5 goals (riskier tip)
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