All eyes will be on Old Trafford when Man Utd and Man City face each other in the Manchester derby. As both sides look sharp up front, we predict a 2-2 draw. The Red Devils are on a four-game winless run in all competitions, with interim manager Darren Fletcher still searching for the ideal starting eleven. Manchester United, though, have been scoring 1.60 goals per home game of late, meaning that Home Team Over 0.5 goals market should be considered. Talented forward Shea Lacey is banned following his sending-off in the FA Cup loss to Brighton, but the 18-year-old should not be sorely missed.
The Citizens, on the other hand, aim to keep their Premier League title hopes alive after drawing the last three league matches. Pep Guardiola’s men are brimming with confidence following a 10-1 win over Exeter, but beating their bitter local rivals at “The Theatre of Dreams” is easier said than done. There are no fresh injury worries for Man City, who have been scoring 2.70 goals per game overall.
Given the attacking potentials of both sides, we believe that there is big value in betting on Both Teams to Score, alongside Over 2.5 goals (56% H2H) and Over 1.5 yellow cards first half.
This Premier League match will be played on Saturday 17 January 2026 at 12:30.
What is our Manchester United vs Man City prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Manchester United 2 - 2 Man City
Manchester United vs Man City Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-2
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Anytime Goalscorer: Erling Haaland @ -125 Odds
- To be booked: Casemiro @ 175 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 9.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferManchester United Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddl | 1.40 |
| Home | ddwdl | 1.20 |
| Away | wwldd | 1.60 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 20% | 40% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.20 | 3.40 |
| Scored | 1.80 | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| BTTS | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.02 | 1.91 | 2.12 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.33 | 1.56 | 1.10 |
Man City Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdddw | 2.40 |
| Home | wwddw | 2.33 |
| Away | wwwd | 2.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 67% | 75% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.20 | 3.83 | 2.25 |
| Scored | 2.70 | 3.33 | 1.75 |
| Conceded | 0.50 | 0.50 | 0.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 0% | 25% |
| Expected Goals | 1.86 | 2.07 | 1.56 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.96 | 0.75 | 1.27 |
Manchester United vs Man City Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Manchester United (42%)
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