The second Manchester derby of the season is set for this Sunday. In their previous encounter during the Community Shield, Manchester City triumphed in a penalty shootout after regular time. Can City record another derby victory? Our Man City vs Man United predictions guide previews the game.
Pep’s City have experienced a dip in form. At the same time, the Red Devils are struggling with consecutive league defeats. Can anyone rise to the occasion?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | English Premier League season 2024-25, Matchday 16 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England |
| 🗓️ Date: | 15 December 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 16:30 GMT on Sunday |
The best soccer bookies expect the Citizens to grab a win at odds of 1.59 (3/5) to win. The Red Devils have odds of 5.20 (17/4) to win. Man City vs Man United odds for a draw are currently available at 4.60 (18/5).
In the last five meetings across all competitions, City has asserted its dominance with four wins compared to United’s lone victory.
Manchester City hoped to leave their poor form behind after a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. However, a 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace brought them back to reality. This win remains City’s only victory in two months, with just one victory from their last nine games. They trail Liverpool by eight points, having played a game more.
In the Champions League, City are winless in three games. Their most recent defeat came at the Allianz Arena, where they lost 2:0 to Juventus. Heading into this clash, the Citizens must deliver their best performance of the season to get a result.
Rodri, Akanji, Stones, Ake, and Bobb are out of this game. Lewis will also miss the clash due to suspension, while Foden’s status is currently unclear.
Manchester United are struggling with Amorim just like it was with Ten Hag. After an unbeaten start to his tenure with two victories and a draw, United suffered consecutive league defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest. They are currently 13th in the league with 19 points, their worst tally after 15 matches since 1986-87.
Amorim acknowledges the challenges ahead, calling for patience to rebuild. The Portuguese manager will lead his side to the Etihad after a 2:1 victory over Viktoria Plzen in the Europa League. They will look to replicate this win against their noisy neighbors on Sunday.
Luke Shaw is a major doubt for this game. However, Johnny Evans could return to full fitness and make the squad before Sunday’s late kickoff.
These are our Man City vs Man United betting predictions for this game:
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City’s recent matches have revealed a clear weakness against teams employing disciplined low-block defense. While United have shown defensive vulnerabilities, their issues stem primarily from set-piece situations rather than structural defensive problems. Their disciplined defensive display against Arsenal demonstrated their ability to maintain tactical compactness when required. Combined with their lethal counter-attacking efficiency – evidenced by 11 goals in their last five matches – United appear well-positioned to either secure a victory or earn a draw in this encounter.
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City’s defensive record this season has been surprisingly poor, with just three clean sheets in the league. Yet their attacking prowess remains formidable. The Citizens have struggled to score against only a handful of opponents – Juventus, Liverpool, Inter, and Tottenham. Meanwhile, United’s defensive vulnerabilities are evident, having conceded eight goals in their last six matches with just one clean sheet. Given both teams’ attacking strengths and defensive weaknesses, goals at both ends seem likely in this encounter. You can bet on MCI online with this option.
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United has scored in seven of their last eight matches, with their only goalless performance coming against Arsenal. In fact, United have managed to score at least twice in their recent fixtures, with only the 1-1 draw against Ipswich breaking this pattern. Their scoring record against City is equally good, having found the net in four of their last five encounters. This attacking momentum suggests they’re likely to get a minimum of two goals on Sunday. Most EPL 24-25 betting tips articles support this prediction.
These are our Man City vs Man United betting picks for the game:
United are in a good position to capitalize on City’s current struggles to grab a win or draw this game. Use our Man City vs Man United betting tips to stake and win extra cash.
