Manchester has been a far cry from what it used to be, with its two top clubs unable to escape bad results this season. So, it’s a matter of who is worse between these two come Sunday, the 15th.
In this review, discover how these two have fared against one another in the English Premier League in the past. Also, find winning betting tips for Nigerian bettors here.
Manchester City – Manchester United Head-to-Head Analysis
Bar the nasty forms these two sides have been on recently; the City vs United fixture is probably the most balanced in the league. Find more details about their head-to-head record and recent results in the following subsections.
| General Details | Man CIty Lineup (Predicted) | Man Utd Lineup (Predicted) |
|---|---|---|
| Date: 15/12/2024 Time: 17:30 Stadium: Etihad Stadium Where to watch: SuperSport 204 | Ederson Kyle Walker Ruben Dias Josko Gvardiol Rico Lewis Ilkay Gundogan Kevin De Bruyne Bernardo Silva Jack Grealish Jeremy Doku Erling Haaland | Andre Onana Noussair Mazraoui Matthijs de Ligt Harry Maguire Tyrell Malacia Diogo Dalot Manuel Ugarte Bruno Fernandes Alejandro Garnacho Mason Mount Rasmus Højlund |
Historic Performances
Out of 48 meetings, City and United have had 20 wins against one another, with eight draws in all. Of course, a handful of Manchester City’s wins have come in recent years, with the club having no shabby history before 2008. City’s biggest win against their Manchester neighbors in the English League was the incredible 6 – 3 victory in October 2022.
Manchester United has more history than United winning the most league titles, 13, since its creation in 1992. City, however, is close behind in second with eight EPL trophies, having won six in the last seven league seasons. United handed City their biggest loss in this fixture in 2015 when they won by four goals to City’s two.
Recent Encounters
The last five meetings between these two haven’t been great for Manchester United. In these five games, Manchester City scored 19 goals while conceding seven. United’s noisy neighbors managed four wins out of the last five while losing just once in January 2023.
The most recent league match between these two in March 2024 ended in a 3 – 1 defeat for the Red Devils after they had gone one up at half-time. Between then and now, City has faced United twice, once in the FA Cup final and another in the FA Community Shield. The Manchester Blues lost the final but won the community shield on penalties.
Key Factors Influencing the Match
There have been a few changes on both sides since they last faced off. City has some key players injured and suspended, while the Reds have a new coach, Ruben Amorim. Find out how these other factors may affect the outcome of Sunday’s match below.
Previous Match
In all fairness, the Cityzens are missing Rodri Hernandez – a key player that made the Pep Guardiola system click these last few years. However, this miss does not so much explain why the Blues have been met with seven defeats in their previous ten games in all competitions. Manchester City drew last time against Crystal Palace, receiving a red card for their troubles.
Manchester United, on the other hand, has been a one-on-one-off team so far this season. Despite the change in coaching personnel, the outfit and results have almost remained the same. The Red Devils were met with their second defeat under Ruben Amorim when they faced Nottingham Forest last weekend. United could not fight back, having gone 1 – 3 down in the early minutes of the second half in this game.
Players
Manchester City will be without many of its first-teamers, including Rodri, Nathan Ake, Manuel Akanji, and John Stones. They would also have partially fit players in the fold, including Mateo Kovacic and Phil Foden. Moreover, Rico Lewis will be suspended for this match following his second yellow card incident against Crystal Palace.
Ruben Amorim has already complained about the incompetence of the Manchester United squad players, hinting at possible transfers in and out during the winter and summer windows. The side’s mediocrity is seen in player statistics, with their top scorer, Marcus Rashford, having just four goals. However, Amad Diallo and Bruno Fernandes have been good creators on the side, crafting six and five assists each.
Home Advantage
City’s form at the Etihad hasn’t been as sordid as their away form. They have lost only once, winning five games out of seven there. However, United maintains their 13th position in away results among the Premier League teams this season. The Manchester Blues may be considered favorites despite their poor form.
Betting Tips
Check out our betting tips for Nigerian bettors below:
Betting Odds
These are the odds presented by top Nigerian sports betting websites for City vs United:
Manchester City to Win – 1.53 | Draw – 4.65 | Manchester United to Win – 5.18
These odds make City the clear favorite. However, if you believe United could better City based on their poor form, you can seek a value bet by staking on the former to win.
Final Thoughts on the Match
If only both teams could lose – however, the points can be shared as these two teams are nowhere close to what they used to be this season. Choose sides, preferably the lesser bad, and place your wagers in time. Remember to gamble responsibly always. Recheck our site soon for more reviews and betting tips like this.
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