Manchester City Vs. Manchester United match preview
This Sunday all focus will be directed at Etihad Stadium where the big crunchy clash will be between Premier League leaders Manchester City hosting the second-placed Manchester United in their matchday 28.
The Citizens are heading into this game with a 4-1 win over Wolves, which stretched their lead to 14 points adrift of the second place. Pep Guardiola’s side seems to enjoy their form having won all the last 10 matches in all competitions.
On the other hand, the Red Devils seem to be content with their second position though shaky since Leicester City is breathing under their neck with just a point behind them.
United were held 0-0 draw away to Crystal Palace, affirming their second position with 51 points gathered in 27 matches. If Ole Gunnar’s men fail to impress here and allow the Citizens to carry the day they may earn Leicester City a second spot chance.
Match Facts
- Manchester City have won all the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- The Citizens have registered five clean-sheets in their last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Manchester United has registered six clean-sheets in their last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- The Red Devils have won four and drawn five times in the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Ole Gunnar’s men have registered more than two goals in four of the last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Pep Guardiola’s side has won all four home matches in the Premier this season.
Manchester City Vs. Manchester United Head to Head
In the last four encounters, these teams have managed to play twice in EPL and twice in EFL Cup; the Red Devils registering a single win each campaign while the Citizens winning once in EPL.
There have been five goals in the encounter, three for United and two goals for the Citizens meaning every match got an average of 1.25 goals. The previous Manchester City won 2-0 in the EFL Cup away at Old Trafford.
Manchester City Team News
Pep Guardiola will seem to have a healthy squad with only Nathan Ake missing in this match for he is nursing an injury, it is expected for the boss to choose the best for the clash.
Manchester United Team News
Ole Gunnar will have to contend with Dean Henderson in between the post with David de Gea travelled to Spain for the birth of his first child. Daniel James should remain in his spot while Scott Mctominay and Victor Lindelof return to the starting XI.
Paul Pogba, Juan Mata, and Phil Jones are unlikely to feature nursing injuries while Antonio Martial is in doubt for this clash.
Manchester City Vs. Manchester United Prediction.
The Citizens have won all the last ten matches in all competitions and will be aiming not to dent their winning streak when they meet their opponent. On the other hand, Manchester United want to bounce back to the winning ways after a poor performance currently running at 3 draws.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for Manchester City and Betway is backing the results with 1.51 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.56 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
Both teams have been producing more than two goals occasionally and we expect Over 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundits.
Betway are backing the market with 1.69 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.72.
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