Manchester United will host Manchester City in Manchester on matchday 20 of 38 in the Premier League. The venue: Old Trafford. Kick-off: 13:30.
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction One: Total goals: Under 2.5 — 2.16
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Two: Both teams to score: NO — 2.16
Bookmaker Ratings Prediction Three: Man United’s total yellow cards: Over 2.5 — 1.8
Yes, three out of Manchester United’s last four matches ended with over 2.5 goals but three of Man City’s last four matches ended with under 2.5 goals. Both teams are not conceding many goals, hence giving this tie a chance to end with less than three goals.
Manchester United have kept five clean sheets in their last six matches across all competitions. United have improved their backline and don’t concede many goals, unlike during the first few weeks into the season. City failed to score against Southampton and two of their last four games ended without both teams scoring.
Manchester United are expected to make more tackles than City as they are keen on revenging the 6-3 defeat at the Etihad last year. There’s a chance United could receive at least three yellow cards, with the likes of Martinez, Shaw, Fernandes and Casemiro all likely to start.
The Red Devils are arguably the most in form team in the Premier League in recent weeks, having won their last four matches on a bounce. Manchester United sit at the 4th position with 35 points.
succumbed to a 2-0 defeat to Southampton in the Carabao Cup quarter-final. Manchester City have been inconsistent in the Premier League in the last five games, having won three, drawn one and lost one. They occupy the 2nd position with 39 points.
Man United have won their last nine home matches on a bounce and are eager to make it 10/10 against Man City. There’s a chance they could win this game, given their home record and Marcus Rashford’s current form but it will be a tough game for both sides.
I have backed Manchester United to beat Manchester City by 2 goals to nil. They did that in the past under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, so yeah, there’s a chance for a repeat.
There’s a huge chance this game could end with less than four goals.
Donny van de Beek, Diogo Dalot and Jadon Sancho are ruled out of the game.
Goalkeeper: De Gea
Defenders: Wan-Bissaka, Varane, Martine, Shaw
Midfielders: Eriksen, Casemiro, Fernandes
Forwards: Antony, Martial, Rashford
Ruben Dias is injured. John Stones could return.
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Cancelo, Akanji, Laporte, Ake
Midfielders: De Bruyne, Gundogan, Rodri
Forwards: Mahrez, Haaland, Foden
This match will be played at Old Trafford (Manchester)
This starting whistle will sound on January 14th, 2023. 13:30 GMT.
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