It’s time for the latest edition of the Manchester derby as Pep Guardiola’s history-chasing City welcome United to the Etihad.
We’ve previewed this weekend’s biggest Premier League clash, picking out some top football betting tips.
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Manchester Derby Preview
It’s that time of year when Guardiola’s well-oiled machine find another gear.
They are unbeaten in 19 games across all competitions, winning 17 and drawing two.
The Etihad has been a fortress once again this season and City are yet to taste defeat in their own backyard.
As for United, their performances have been less than convincing, but their results suggest otherwise.
The Red Devils have lost just once in 2024, winning seven and drawing one.
They make the short trip across town off the back of six consecutive away wins.
However, their struggles on the road against top-half sides are well documented.
Ten Hag’s side have not beaten a club in the top nine away from home since a victory against Nuno Espirito Santo’s Tottenham in 2021.
It’s a shocking statistic and outlines just how far United have to climb if they are to compete with the likes of City, Liverpool, and Arsenal at the summit.
Manchester Derby: Historical Head-to-Head
Of the last 10 Manchester derbies, City have won six, United three, with one ending all-square.
Ten Hag has led United into battle with City four times, tasting defeat on three occasions, with one victory shrouded by controversy due to, what many perceived as, an offside goal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had great success at the Etihad, winning three times in a row there between 2019 and 2021.
Ten Hag’s visits haven’t been so fruitful. The Dutchman has lost each of his three trips, seeing his side concede 12 in the process.
Here are the last 10 Manchester derby results:
MUN 0-3 MCI
MCI 2-1 MUN
MUN 2-1 MCI
MCI 6-3 MUN
MCI 4-1 MUN
MUN 0-2 MCI
MCI 0-2 MUN
MUN 0-2 MCI
MUN 0-0 MCI
MUN 2-0 MCI
Latest Manchester City vs Manchester United Football Odds
Outright
Man City to win @ 1.27
Man United to win @ 9.80
Draw @ 6.30
Goals
Both teams to score: Yes @ 1.71
Both teams to score: No @ 2.01
Over 2.5 goals @ 1.35
Over 3.5 goals @ 1.89
Over 4.5 goals @ 2.95
Goalscorer
Erling Haaland first goalscorer @ 3.37
Julian Alvarez first goalscorer @ 5.90
Phil Foden first goalscorer @ 6.80
Marcus Rashford first goalscorer @ 12.00
Alejandro Garnacho first goalscorer @ 15.00
Amad Diallo first goalscorer @ 17.00
Manchester Derby Betting Tips
Bet Builder: Man City win, both teams to score, over 3.5 goals, Foden to score anytime, United over 39.5 booking points @ 8.50
United have found the net on each of their three visits to the Etihad under Ten Hag. They have also conceded 12, including a 6-3 drubbing.
Foden is in the form of his young career. He didn’t feature against Luton, suggesting he will get the nod for the Manchester derby. He has found the net in two of the last four derbies, including a hat-trick in the 6-3.
We’ve seen United get frustrated and lose their heads in big games if they go behind.
They received four bookings in the reverse fixture at Old Trafford. A combination of professional fouls and frustrations makes the cards market a good target.
Both teams to score: No @ 2.01
A slightly different option, one that could double your money, is either team to keep a clean sheet.
Surprise, surprise. City are the more likely of the two to do so.
United have looked lost without Rasmus Hojlund leading the line and injuries to Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw severely hampers their ability to break lines and mount attacks.
There is every chance United fail to find the net. We’ve favouring a 2-0 or 3-0 scoreline.
*Odds subject to change.
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