Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 25th May 2024

Manchester City play host to Manchester United, when the local rivals team up for another spicy derby in FA Cup on Saturday at a neutral venue.

The last time Manchester City played Manchester United, they booked three points to their account and look well primed to secure another win this coming Saturday.

Manchester City arrive at their next FA Cup match, averaging a sensational three goals per game in their last ten matches in which, they scored a delicious total of 30 goals, while also conceding three. That amounts to an average of 0.3 per game in which, they kept their opponents from scoring eight times.

Manchester United are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the FA Cup, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.4 times on average per match, for a total of 24 goals. They also let in 13 goals, leaving an average of 1.3 per match. They fought their way to three clean sheets.

Manchester United were knocked out cold when Manchester City took a 2-1 win in their latest encounter. It served as pay back for the 3-2 defeat, Manchester United handed out in the game before.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

Manchester City Form

Manchester City are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 0-4 win against Fulham. They went on to beat Tottenham by 0-2, before also getting the better of West Ham in a 3-1 victory. Manchester City swept all opposition aside in the six most recent FA Cup matches at their home ground. They won all six, adding 18 points to their account, whilst scoring 19 and conceding one goals.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United look back on their last three matches with six points to show for their efforts. Against Arsenal, they were left empty-handed in a 0-1 defeat, but they bounced back by beating Newcastle in a 3-2 win. They followed that up with a 0-2 win against Brighton in their most recent outing. Manchester United picked up five wins from a possible six on their recent travels in the FA Cup, while scoring 22 and conceding 15 goals. They also lost once while drawing none.

While we don't believe Manchester United are strong enough to prevent Manchester City from a home win, we believe they are capable of limiting the defeat to only a few goals.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Squads

Manchester City Squad

Guardiola will select the starting XI for the upcoming match against Manchester United from the players listed below:

Bernardo Silva, Ederson, Erling Haaland, Jack Grealish, Jeremy Doku, John Stones, Josko Gvardiol, Julian Alvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Mahamadou Susoho, Manuel Akanji, Mateo Kovacic, Matheus Nunes, Max Alleyne, Micah Hamilton, Nathan Ake, Oscar Bobb, Phil Foden, Rico Lewis, Rodri, Ruben Dias, Scott Carson, Sergio Gomez, Stefan Ortega.

Manchester United Squad

Here is the full team squad of Manchester United. The 54 year-old Erik ten Hag will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Altay Bayindir, Andre Onana, Tom Heaton, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Raphael Varane, Tyrell Malacia, Victor Lindelof, Willy Kambwala, Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo, Mason Mount, Omari Forson, Scott McTominay, Sofyan Amrabat, Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo, Anthony Martial, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hoejlund, Shola Shoretire.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Team News

Manchester City could have as few as two players on the injured and absent list for their next assignment on Saturday.

Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are missing from the squad, Manchester City will field against Manchester Unitedthis coming Saturday.

Manchester United could have up to seven players on the injured and absent players for their match on Saturday ata neutral venue For instance, Manchester United won't be able to field Andre Onana as he serves out a ban following too many cards.

Names like Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Antony and Tyrell Malacia most likely won't be deemed fit enough to play Manchester City.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Lineups

Manchester City vs Manchester United H2H

Manchester United lost 2-1 against Manchester City in their latest encounter. This served as pay back for the 3-2 defeat, Manchester United handed out in the match before. Manchester City enter the match against Manchester United with a 2-0-2 record in their previous four encounters. A win rate of 50%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Results

The scenario of both teams to score came out three times in the last four matches between Manchester City and Manchester United.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips

When looking for in-form players to find the target, there are some interesting names popping up in both teams. Erling Haaland brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Manchester City will start him against Manchester United, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Bruno Fernandes, who notched up four goals in his past six games.

Manchester City won eight of their last 10 matches on home soil, drew two and lost none. Manchester United won four games, drew three and lost three in their last 10 away games across all tournaments. Strap yourselves up for a goals at a neutral venue since both teams scored in seven of the last 10 home matches for Manchester City. The same occurred in seven of the last 10 league games away from home for Manchester United.

Over 2.5 goals happened three times in the past four encounters between Manchester City and Manchester United, with Manchester City scoring 1.75 goals on average per game. Manchester United averaged two goals, while both teams scored three times. Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester City, who scored an average of three goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Manchester United, who scored two times on average in these matches.