Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview
Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction today: The first Manchester derby of the 2024-25 Premier League season promises fireworks as Manchester City and Manchester United, two storied football giants, clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Both teams find themselves in uncharacteristically turbulent form, setting the stage for a high-stakes battle. Read on for all our Manchester City vs Manchester United prediction and free betting tips. Watch & Bet Here =>
Match Date, Time And Kick-Off – Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester City and Manchester United clash in Sunday’s Manchester derby at the Etihad. Both teams face form struggles, with City aiming to recover defensively and United relying on Amorim’s fresh tactical approach.
Match Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
Kick-Off Time: 4:30 PM GMT
Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Odds (1X2) – Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester City vs Manchester United betting odds today – who will win according to the betting odds?
| Odds Manchester City vs Manchester United 1X2 | ||
| 1 | X | 2 |
| 1.52 | 3.75 | 3.50 |
| Odds Manchester City vs Manchester United 1X, 12 & X2 | ||
| 1X | 12 | 2X |
| 1.13 | 1.20 | 2.05 |
| Odds Both Teams To Score (BTTS) | ||
| YES | NO | |
| 1.75 | 2.02 | |
| Odds Manchester City vs Manchester United To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals |
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| O 2.5 | U 2.5 | |
| 1.61 | 2.33 | |
Here are the best Manchester City vs Manchester United betting odds and our Manchester City vs Manchester United betting tips for the fixture:
- Home Win Best Odds: 1.52 with Unibet
- Away Win Best Odds: 3.50 with bet365
- Draw Best Odds: 3.75 with bet365
Our Manchester City vs Manchester United betting tips and predictions
We expect a Manchester City win at 1.52 with bet365.
Below you can read the reasons for our Manchester City vs Manchester United betting tips prediction.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Correct Score Prediction
We expect a 2-1 Manchester City win at 8.00 with bet365
Manchester City vs Manchester United First Goal Scorer Prediction
Man City vs Man Utd Betting tips, Free Bets and Special Offers
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Reasons For Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips and Our Predictions
The Manchester City squad are favourites to win this match at 1.52 with bet365, with Manchester United priced at 6.50 with Unibet to cause an upset.
City’s Home Advantage: Manchester City has won their last three derby matches at the Etihad, making them formidable at home despite their recent struggles.
Defensive Issues: Both teams are plagued by defensive vulnerabilities, with City missing key defenders and United prone to errors, suggesting a high-scoring affair.
Haaland vs. Hojlund: Erling Haaland and Rasmus Hojlund will lead their respective attacks, with both strikers in need of big performances, increasing the likelihood of goals on both ends.
United’s Inconsistent Away Form: Manchester United has struggled on the road, winning only one of their last five Premier League away games, giving City the edge.
Managerial Impact: Ruben Amorim has already outclassed Pep Guardiola this season with Sporting CP’s 4-1 victory, bringing tactical intrigue to this clash. Watch & Bet Here =>
Teams Form – Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Manchester City faces Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. It is expected to be an interesting encounter between two English sides on two ends of the spectrum. Watch & Bet Here =>
Manchester City Team Form
Manchester City’s recent form has been underwhelming, with just one win in their last five matches across all competitions.
A 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest provided a brief respite, but Guardiola’s side has struggled otherwise, suffering defeats to Liverpool and Juventus while conceding multiple goals in a 3-3 draw with Feyenoord and a 2-2 stalemate at Crystal Palace.
Defensive frailties and inconsistent performances have left the reigning Premier League champions reeling, putting immense pressure on them ahead of the Manchester derby.
Manchester City Form: DLWDL
Manchester City last 5 matches results:
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Manchester City v Feyenoord | D | 3-3 | UEFA Champions League |
| 01 Dec 2024 | Liverpool v Manchester City | L | 2-0 | Premier League |
| 04 Dec 2024 | Manchester City v Nottingham Forest | W | 3-0 | Premier League |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Crystal Palace v Manchester City | D | 2-2 | Premier League |
| 11 Dec 2024 | Juventus v Manchester City | L | 2-0 | UEFA Champions League |
Manchester United Form
Manchester United’s recent form has been a mix of highs and lows, with three wins and two losses in their last five matches across all competitions. The Red Devils secured commanding victories over FK Bodo Glimt, Everton, and Viktoria Plzen, showcasing attacking prowess.
However, back-to-back Premier League losses to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest highlighted defensive vulnerabilities and inconsistency.
While United’s Europa League performances remain strong, their struggles in domestic fixtures underline the challenges Ruben Amorim faces as he continues to rebuild the team.
Manchester United Form: WWLLW
Manchester United last 5 matches results:
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 28 Nov 2024 | Manchester United v FK Bodo Glimt | W | 3-2 | UEFA Europa League |
| 01 Dec 2024 | Manchester United v Everton | W | 4-0 | Premier League |
| 04 Dec 2024 | Arsenal v Manchester United | L | 2-0 | Premier League |
| 07 Dec 2024 | Manchester United v Nottingham Forest | L | 2-3 | Premier League |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Viktoria Plzen v Manchester United | W | 1-2 | UEFA Europa League |
Manchester City vs Manchester United Team Formations, Predicted Starting Lineups & Possible Lineups today (XI)
Here are our Manchester City vs Manchester United predictions of the team formations and starting 11 lineups for Premier League match.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Team Formations
Manchester City team formation (4-2-3-1)
Pep Guardiola faces a defensive injury crisis, likely leading to academy players stepping in. The midfield and attack remain strong, led by Erling Haaland.
Predicted Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Ederson
- Defenders: Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol
- Midfielders: De Bruyne, Kovacic
- Attackers: Silva, Foden, Nunes
- Striker: Haaland
Manchester United team formation (3-4-3)
Ruben Amorim may opt for a dynamic formation to counter City’s attack. Garnacho and Hojlund are expected to play key roles, while the defense will rely on Martinez’s leadership.
Predicted Starting XI:
- Goalkeeper: Onana
- Defenders: Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez
- Midfielders: Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot
- Attackers: Fernandes, Garnacho
- Striker: Hojlund
Manchester City vs Manchester United Starting Lineups
Here are the predicted Manchester City vs Manchester United starting lineups today.
Manchester City predicted starting 11 lineup vs Manchester United today
Manchester City starting lineup (XI): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Silva, Foden, Nunes; Haaland
Manchester United predicted starting 11 lineup vs Manchester City today
Manchester United starting lineup (XI): Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Diallo, Ugarte, Mainoo, Dalot; Fernandes, Garnacho; Hojlund
Head To Head stats (H2H-statistics) – Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
Ahead of Sunday’s clash between City and Manchester United, we look at the matches the two teams have recently played –
| Games won: | 62 |
| Games drawn: | 53 |
| Games lost: | 79 |
Tonight’s match is only the 195th meeting between these two Premier League sides.
The Cityzens have been dominated recently with 62 wins while the Red Devils have managed 79 wins for themselves and the other 53 ended as draws.
See all Manchester City vs Manchester United H2H records at Manchester City vs Manchester United Head To Head.
Manchester City vs Manchester United previous results & score
Here are the previous Manchester City and Manchester United match results and history record:
| Date | Match | Result | Score | Competition |
| 14 Jan 2023 | Manchester United v Manchester City | L | 2-1 | Premier League |
| 03 Jun 2023 | Manchester City v Manchester United | W | 2-1 | FA Cup |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Manchester United v Manchester City | W | 0-3 | Premier League |
| 03 Mar 2024 | Manchester City v Manchester United | W | 3-1 | Premier League |
| 25 May 2024 | Manchester City v Manchester United | L | 1-2 | FA Cup |
| 10 Aug 2024 | Manchester City v Manchester United | D | 1-1 | Community Shield |
Manchester City vs Manchester United Predictions & Betting Odds Tips
Here are our Manchester City vs Manchester United predictions and betting odds and our betting tips for the Premier League:
| Manchester City vs Manchester United Odds & Betting Tips | |
| Manchester City to win against Manchester United odds: | 1.52 |
| Manchester United to win against Manchester City odds: | 3.50 |
| Manchester City vs Manchester United draw odds: | 3.75 |
Manchester City is expected to win this Premier League fixture against Manchester United according to the PL 2024 Odds.
Man City vs Man United Goals Predictions & Odds
Will Erling Haaland or Rasmus Hojlund be able to wow the crowds once again by scoring first?
We expect Erling Haaland to score the first goal at 3.15 and Rasmus Hojlund the second score at 4.00.
Man City vs Man Utd First Goal Scorer Prediction
| Man City goal scorers | First goal scorer | To score goal | Not to score |
| Erling Haaland | 3.15 | 2.08 | 2.10 |
| Kevin De Bruyne | 6.10 | 2.70 | 1.42 |
| Bernardo Silva | 7.50 | 3.55 | 1.28 |
| Phil Foden | 9.00 | 3.85 | 1.25 |
Erling Haaland has been handed odds of 3.15 to score the first goal.
| Manchester United goal scorers | First goal scorer | To score goal | Last goal scorer |
| Rasmus Hojlund | 4.00 | 3.55 | 9.00 |
| Bruno Fernandes | 12.50 | 5.20 | 12.50 |
| Marcus Rashford | 13.00 | 5.60 | 13.00 |
| Amad Diallo | 15.00 | 6.75 | 15.00 |
Jadon San has been handed odds of 9.00 to score the first goal.
Odds Man City vs Man United Both Teams To Score Goal (BTTS)
What are the best odds on both teams to score goals?
| BTTS YES | BTTS NO |
| 1.75 | 2.02 |
We expect both teams to score goal (BTTS) at 1.75.
Odds Man City vs Man United To Score Over/Under 2.5 Goals
What are the best odds on over and under 2.5 goals?
| Over 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals |
| 1.61 | 2.33 |
We expect Man City vs Chelsea to score over 2.5 goals at 1.61.
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