Old Trafford is the stage for the final Manchester derby of the season.
In days gone by, this fixture would have been billed as a potential title decider, but that is not the case in 2024-25.
However, a victory for City would be huge for their aspirations of finishing in the Top 4. As for United, this is simply preparation for their crucial Europa League quarter-final tie against Lyon.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City
Sunday, April 6, 4.30pm
Old Trafford, Manchester
Live on Sky Sports
Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview
In a season full of lows, United actually have fond memories of this fixture.
Ruben Amorim’s side won the Etihad leg of the contest in epic style, with dramatic late goals from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo sealing a famous 2-1 December victory.
Of course, the Red Devils were unable to use that result as a catalyst for positive change, as they enter this fixture 13th in the table following Tuesday evening’s 1-0 loss at Nottingham Forest.
City’s 2-0 victory over a doomed Leicester side the following evening means they occupy fifth spot, which could be enough for Champions League qualification.
But Pep Guardiola’s side know that bigger challenges await them in the final eight matchdays of the season – challenges they will have to overcome without the injured Erling Haaland.
And a trip to Old Trafford is rarely easy for the men in sky blue, regardless of the state United are in.
Last season’s 3-0 win at the Theatre of Dreams was, of course, a resounding success, however, defeats in 2020 and 2021 will certainly weigh on the mind of Guardiola in the build up.
But with the legendary figure of Kevin De Bruyne announcing yesterday that he will be leaving City at the end of the season, the visitors may just have that little bit of extra fire in their bellies.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Given their respective plights, it is no shock that City are pre-match favourites at odds of 2.08 for victory. A United win is priced at 3.28, while the draw is 3.57.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Manchester City first goalscorer – Omar Marmoush @ 3.75
In our Premier League Matchday 31 Betting Tips piece, we included Marmoush to score anytime. The Egyptian has five goals in eight English top-flight appearances and we also fancy him to strike first for City at Old Trafford.
Kevin De Bruyne to score anytime @ 5.10
Okay, this tip may have an emotional factor to it. But a De Bruyne goal on his final match at Old Trafford? It almost feels written in the stars and the Belgian is well rested after he was an unused sub in the win over Leicester.
Manchester City to win and over 3.5 goals in the match @ 4.80
Given we have tipped two City players to score, it feels only right to look at this option. Neither side has shown off defensive qualities this season, so do not be surprised if we are treated to a goal-fest in Manchester!
Manchester United Team News
Predicted XI (3-4-3): Onana, Mazraoui, Maguire, De Ligt, Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu, Garnacho, Zirkzee, Hojlund
Injuries/Doubts: Martinez, Heaven, Diallo, Shaw, Mainoo, Evans
Manchester City Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Ederson, Khusanov, Dias, Gvaridol, O’Reilly, Gonzalez, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Savinho, Marmoush, Grealish
Injuries/Doubts: Haaland, Ake, Stones, Akanji, Rodri
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