Manchester rivals go head-to-head as Manchester City take on Manchester United. Three points are essential for both sides, but which one will come out on top? Read our free predictions and betting picks for the game here.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Full-Time Result – Draw – 4.75
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Handicap – Manchester United (+1.5) – 1.73
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— Manchester City (@ManCity)
Match to be a draw
Although Manchester City are still one of the form teams in the league and the league leaders, dropping points to Tottenham and Southampton over their last six games has put the pressure on.
Meanwhile Manchester United is unbeaten in their last eight league matches (4W 4D) and will of course be up for spoiling derby day for the blue side of Manchester.
Handicap – Manchester United (+1.5)
It is of course a big possibility that Man City win this match. They certainly have the bookies favour with them priced up at 1.4. However, Man United have proven hard to break down and if City were to win by just the clear goal, this bet would be a winner just like it would if United draw or win the match.
Danny Welbeck with a stunner in the derby! ⚡️#MUFC | #GoalOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/VBbrBuBCeT
— Manchester United (@ManUtd)
Preliminary review and match prediction for Manchester City vs Manchester United
Manchester City’s lead at the top could be cut to just three points by the time these sides face off on Sunday, adding pressure to what will already be a tense derby day atmosphere.
Despite dropping just five points out of their last 18 possible, this is all it has taken to allow Liverpool back into the title race after their poor run over Christmas.
City will be keen to get off to a good start here after an early goal for Tottenham in their last home match set the tempo for what ended up being a dramatic 3-2 win for Spurs, while last time out it took until the 82nd minute to break a deadlock away to struggling Everton.
The Cityzens will have Champions League football in midweek, but after their 5-0 victory in the first leg over Sporting Lisbon they can put that to the back of their minds and field their strongest possible team.
Man United currently hold fourth position but there is pressure from the chasing pack of West Ham and Arsenal. Arsenal hold three games in hand over United so the Red Devils will understand the importance of leaving nothing on the field against their rivals.
In addition to their four wins and four draws from their last eight league matches, Manchester United also fought back from 1-0 down to rescue an away draw against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on 23 February.
United under Ralf Rangnick have shown steel and grit that at times was lacking under previous management, a Man City victory is by no means a foregone conclusion.
Get Rich Quick
This match is hard to call which is why we are leaning towards a draw or a 1.5 goal start for Man United. However, a bet yielding a good return if it comes in is the double chance on a Draw or a United win priced at 2.88.
The away side has won each of the last two matches by the score of 2-0.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Team News
Both Jack Grealish and Gabriel Jesus started in City’s FA Cup win against Peterborough and could be in contention to start. Raheem Sterling might drop to the bench having scored just once in his last seven league matches.
Harry Maguire should start after being rested against Watford, while United also hopes to have Scott McTominay back after illness.
Possible Starting Lineups
Manchester City: Ederson, Stones, Dias, Laporte, Cancelo, De Bruyne, Rodri, Gundogan, Mahrez, Bernardo Silva, Foden
Manchester United: De Gea, Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Shaw, Fernandes, McTominay, Pogba, Elanga, Ronaldo, Sancho
Highlighted Player – Cristiano Ronaldo
Games like this are what Cristiano Ronaldo was made for. Ronaldo has just the one goal this calendar year but will be up for proving the doubters wrong and putting a spanner in the title hopes of his cross-city rivals.
Most popular FAQ for Manchester City vs Manchester United
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
Man City won the last match 2-0 on 6 November 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at Etihad Stadium.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at William Hill for Manchester City vs Manchester United.
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