Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

City have eight points lead over the Red Devils.

Manchester City will square off against Manchester United in Matchday 16 of the English Premier League 2024-25 season at the Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens are fourth in the points table with 27 points in 15 games. They have won eight matches, drawn three, and lost four matches.

On the other hand, the Red Devils are 13th in the points table with 19 points in 15 matches. They have won five games, drawn four, and lost six games.

City are coming to this game on the back of a loss against Juventus in the UEFA Champions League. They have drawn their last game in the Premier League against Crystal Palace. Manchester United have won against Viktoria Plzen in their last game in the UEFA Champions League and lost their last game in the Premier League against Nottingham Forest.

CITY V UNITED 🔜 pic.twitter.com/4x15DFuMt7

— Manchester City (@ManCity) December 14, 2024

Kick-off:

Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 10 PM IST

Venue: Etihad Stadium

Form:

Manchester City (in all competitions): L-W-L-D-L

Manchester United (in all competitions): W-L-L-W-W

Players To Watch Out For:

Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

Erling Haaland is the player to watch out for Man City in this game. The Norwegian striker has scored 18 goals and provided one assist in 22 matches across all competitions this season. In the last season, he scored 38 goals and provided five assists in the 45 games played across all competitions.

Haaland’s ability to score goals at an astonishing rate is perhaps his most defining trait. His exceptional finishing, both with his feet and head, combined with an almost predatory instinct inside the box, makes him one of the deadliest strikers in modern football.

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United):

Ramsus Hojlund is the player to watch out for United in this game. He has scored seven goals and provided one assist in the 17 games played across competitions so far this season. Højlund’s height is advantageous for a striker, giving him an edge in aerial duels, though his aerial duel success rate has been noted as needing improvement.

Finding form 🔥#MUFC pic.twitter.com/qxKyZtx9Zb

— Manchester United (@ManUtd) December 14, 2024

Match Facts:

• The most common result of matches between Manchester City and Manchester United when Manchester City are playing at home is 0-1. Six matches have ended with this result.
• During the last 29 meetings with Manchester City playing at home, Manchester City have won 12 times, there have been two draws while Manchester United have won 15 times. The goal difference is 46-41 in favour of Manchester City.
• Last season Manchester City won both games against Manchester United (3-1 at home and 3-0 away).

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Betting Tips and Odds:

• Manchester City to win: 1.61 as per 1xBet
• Total Goals over 2.5: 1.49 as per Parimatch
• Both teams to score – Yes: 1.78 as per Winmatch

Injuries and Team News:

John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Nathan Aké, Oscar Bobb, and Rodri are injured for Manchester City in this game. Rico Lewis is suspended.

Jonny Evans is doubtful for this game for Manchester United and Luke Shaw will miss this game due to injury.

Head To Head stats:

Total matches: 66

Manchester City won: 25

Manchester United won: 32

Draws: 9

Predicted Lineup:

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Ederson; Walker, Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Gundogan; Savinho, De Bruyne, Foden; Haaland

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1):

Onana; Mazraoui, De Ligt, Martinez; Amad, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dalot; Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund

Match Prediction:

Manchester City are suffering this season but are still expected to edge out Manchester United in this game.

Prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United

Telecast Details:

India – Star Sports Network, Disney+ Hotstar

UK – Sky Sports, TNT Sports

US –  NBC Sports

Nigeria – SuperSport, NTA, Sporty TV

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