Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 3rd March 2024

Much more than mere points are at stake when Manchester City clash in a derby with rivals Manchester United in Premier League this coming Sunday at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are chasing the first place in the Premier League after collecting 59 points from their initial 26 encounters. Manchester United trail them on 44 points after 26 rounds, sitting as number 6 in the table.

Manchester City took down Manchester United in their most recent meeting, and bookmakers deem another win for the home side a likely scenario on Sunday.

The Sky Blues are confident they will be scoring goals in their next assignment in the Premier League, as they show off very admirable numbers from their past ten matches. The hosts scored 2.1 goals on average per match, or 21 goals in total, while allowing eight goals against, for an average of 0.8 per outing. They managed four clean sheets along the way.

When it comes to goal-scoring Manchester United are not the most prolific side. They scored a sustainable 18 times in their previous ten matches, making it 1.8 goals per game. They conceded 15 goals for an average of 1.5 a game, achieving a clean sheet in two of these matches.

Manchester United lost 3-0 against Manchester City in their latest encounter. This served as pay back for the 2-1 defeat, Manchester United handed out in the match before.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

Manchester City Form

Manchester City swept all aside in their last three matches and started off by winning 1-0 against Brentford. They went on to defeat Bournemouth 0-1 and made it three on the spin against Luton in a 2-6 victory. Manchester City managed a strong return of four wins from their previous six matches on home soil in the Premier League, where they also drew twice and lost none. They scored 11 goals and conceded four times.

Manchester United Form

Results have been up and down for Manchester United, who beat Luton by 1-2. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 1-2 against Fulham, before claiming three points in a 0-1 win against Nottingham Forest. Manchester United won three of a possible six away matches in the Premier League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored nine while also conceding nine times.

Anything but a home win would be a stunning result, and we back Manchester City not to be stunned, just like we back numerous goals to be scored when they face Manchester United.

Manchester City won five matches, scored 17 goals and conceded 12 in their last ten games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. This earned them 17 points. Manchester United won five games, picked up 17 points, scored 17 and conceded 22 goals in their last ten games against teams from the top half of the Premier League table. Manchester City are looking at a record of 18 wins, five draws and three defeats in the Premier League this season. Manchester United have a record of 14 wins, two draws and ten defeats in the Premier League.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Squads

Manchester City Squad

The 53-year-old coach of the home team, Pep Guardiola, will select the lineup against Manchester United from the squad below. The information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Premier League this season:

Ederson (0/25), Scott Carson (0/0), Stefan Ortega (0/2), John Stones (0/12), Josko Gvardiol (0/18), Kyle Walker (0/24), Manuel Akanji (2/19), Max Alleyne (0/0), Nathan Ake (2/21), Rico Lewis (1/10), Ruben Dias (0/22), Sergio Gomez (0/3), Bernardo Silva (6/22), Jack Grealish (3/14), Kevin De Bruyne (1/7), Mahamadou Susoho (0/0), Mateo Kovacic (0/19), Matheus Nunes (0/13), Micah Hamilton (0/0), Phil Foden (9/26), Rodri (6/23), Erling Haaland (17/21), Jeremy Doku (2/18), Julian Alvarez (8/26), Oscar Bobb (1/8).

Manchester United Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Manchester United players that the manager Erik ten Hag will choose from for the upcoming game:

Altay Bayindir (0/0), Andre Onana (0/26), Tom Heaton (0/0), Aaron Wan-Bissaka (0/12), Diogo Dalot (1/24), Harry Maguire (1/16), Jonny Evans (0/16), Lisandro Martinez (0/8), Luke Shaw (0/12), Raphael Varane (1/17), Tyrell Malacia (0/0), Victor Lindelof (1/16), Willy Kambwala (0/2), Bruno Fernandes (3/25), Casemiro (1/13), Christian Eriksen (1/16), Kobbie Mainoo (1/12), Mason Mount (0/8), Omari Forson (0/2), Scott McTominay (7/23), Sofyan Amrabat (0/12), Alejandro Garnacho (5/24), Amad Diallo (0/2), Anthony Martial (1/13), Antony (0/20), Marcus Rashford (5/25), Rasmus Hoejlund (7/20), Shola Shoretire (0/0).

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 Sunday.

Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol are all absent from the Manchester City squad that faces Manchester United at Etihad Stadium.

More than a handful of players could be forced out of the next match for Manchester United, who are looking at seven players nursing various problems. Andre Onana is suspended from the Manchester United squad with too many penalty points to his name.

Manchester United need to do without Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Anthony Martial, Mason Mount, Antony and Tyrell Malacia, who are not fit enough to travel to Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Lineups

Manchester City vs Manchester United H2H

Manchester City beat Manchester United by 3-0 in their most recent match, while Manchester United claimed a 2-1 win in the match prior to that. Manchester City have a 5-1-4 advantage over Manchester United, whom they beat 3-0, the last time they faced each other. The bookmakers have the hosts to win this match at best price odds of 2/7.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Results

In the last ten matches between Manchester City and Manchester United over 2.5 goals came out five times. Odds on at least three goals are at 2/5 with bookies.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips

It is difficult to look past Rasmus Hoejlund, when searching for a goalscorer, as he is seems in wonderful shape. He hit the target six times in recent Premier League matches for The Red Devils, with a total for the season saying seven goals scored in this Premier League campaign. With four goals lately for The Citizens in the Premier League, Phil Foden is also a player to look out for.

Manchester City won seven of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing three in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Manchester United won six of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing one and losing three. Manchester City managed to open the scoring in no less than seven of their previous 10 league games on home soil. The visitors from Manchester United have been equally ready from the first whistle, scoring the opener in six of their last 10 away games.

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet five times in the past ten encounters between Manchester City and Manchester United, with the latter scoring 1.2 goals on average in these. Manchester City managed an average of 1.9 goals as both teams scored four times in this run. Over 2.5 goals came out five times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester City, who scored an average of 2.4 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten games for Manchester United, who managed to hit the net 2.2 times on average in these games.