Manchester City vs Manchester United Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | Community Shield 2024

The rivals meet again in another final

It is a battle between two historic rivals. The 2024 Community Shield final will see Manchester City take on Manchester United, in a game that’ll mark the official beginning of the 2024-25 season for both teams.

City were the Premier League Champions last season, after a tough battle against Arsenal through the season for the league trophy. United on the other hand, got their hands on the FA Cup trophy despite a poor season, defeating their arch-rivals Manchester City in the final.

With that being said, let us now take a look at everything you need to know, ahead of this clash.

A Manchester derby with a difference 🏟️✨#MUFC || #CommunityShield pic.twitter.com/KRmjgf5A0B

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 8, 2024

Kick-off:

Sunday, 10 August at 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Wembley Stadium 

Form:

Manchester City (Pre Season friendlies): L – L – L – W

Manchester United (Pre Season friendlies): L – W – W – W – L

Player to watch

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Erling had a disappointing campaign last season by his standards, and will be keen on making an impact from the very first game of the 24-25 season. The Norwegian linchpin will have to be crisp and accurate in front of the goal, if he wants to add another title to his cabinet on Saturday.

Ready for the season ahead! 🫡 pic.twitter.com/yL3szrkjiC

— Erling Haaland (@ErlingHaaland) August 7, 2024

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)

Manchester United’s young star Kobbie Mainoo had an amazing 23-24 season with the Red Devils, as he made his way into the first team, and consolidated his place in the lineup. The midfielder’s presence in the field will give United a lot of fluidity in their play, and the youngsters contribution on Saturday is going to be key.

Match Facts

• City will be without some of their key players, who resprensted their respective nations in the Euros.
• The last fixture between these two teams was the FA Cup final, which United won 2-1.
• Man City have competed in the previous three Community Shield games, but didn’t win any of them. Man Utd were the last team to lose four in a row (1998-2001).

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Result – Manchester City to win.
• Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes.
• Tip 3: Both teams to score – Yes.
• Tip 4: Erling Haaland to score anytime.

Injury and Team News

Kyle Walker, John Stones, Phil Foden, and Rodri are all unavailable as they still haven’t returned to training.

Leny Yoro and Rasmus Hojlund will be the notable absentees for United, with both of them out with injuries. Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka are all major doubts for the clash. Tyrell Malacia is ruled out.

Head-to-head stats

Total matches: 194

Won by Man City: 61

Won by Man Utd: 79

Predicted lineup

Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ortega (GK); Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; De Bruyne, Kovacic; Bobb, Silva, Grealish; Haaland

Manchester United predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Onana (GK); Dalot, Evans, Martinez, Amass; Casemiro, Mainoo; Amad, Fernandes, Rashford; Zirkzee

Match Predictions for Manchester City vs Manchester United 

The Community Shield clash will be a closely knitted game, as both teams are without some key players. However, it seems as if Pep Guardiola will have the upper hand against Ten Hag, in a strong technical game.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United 

Telecast for Manchester City vs Manchester United 

India: SonyLiv, Sony Ten 1 and Sony Ten 1 HD TV

USA: ESPN+

UK: ITV 1, ITVX, STV and STV Player 

Nigeria: SuperSport

Canada: Sportsnet World Now

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