Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Sep 2026
Manchester United vs Manchester City Predictions
Man United +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at -106. The Red Devils should be able to avoid defeat against Man City, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.
Continue reading for our full Man United vs Man City betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Manchester United and Manchester City clash in this derby encounter at Old Trafford, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 13 September.
Manchester United, who have picked up four points from their opening three Premier League matches, drew on the road in their last league game. They suffered late heartbreak as Everton equalised in the sixth minute of stoppage time to secure a 2-2 draw at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Michael Carrick's team had most of the ball, boasting 55% possession and registering three shots on target, with Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko scoring one goal apiece.
On Thursday night, United won 4-0 when hosting Azerbaijani Premier League club Sabah FK in the Champions League.
Manchester City have made a perfect start to the Premier League season, winning their first three games. They claimed a 1-0 home victory against Coventry City at Etihad Stadium in their previous game. The Citizens boasted an impressive 78% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Erling Haaland firing the winner in the 26th minute.
The last outing involving City saw them triumph 2-0 away to defending Portuguese Primeira Liga champions Porto in the Champions League.
H2H: 2-0 Win for United in Last Head-to-Head
These two teams last met at Old Trafford, with United claiming the home win. Beating City by a 2-0 scoreline. The past 10 H2H matches have seen City triumph five times, one draw and four United wins.
| Premier League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Man City |
4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 13 |  Man United |
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7:7 | 4 |
6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 17.2 attempts. United have had 51.0% possession, 472.0 passes and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.2 corners.
Top goalscorers are Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes on 4 goals, while Benjamin Sesko has bagged 3. Leading assistor is Bruno Fernandes with 6, while goalkeeper Senne Lammens has 3 clean sheets.
City have won 7, lost 1 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.9 shots on goal, 18.0 attempts and 2.1 goals. Enzo Maresca's men average 65.3% possession, 614.7 passes, 8.0 corners awarded and 4.0 corners against, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.0 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.
The leading scorer has been Erling Haaland with 8, while Rayan Cherki and Jeremy Doku have 3. Phil Foden and Rayan Cherki are top assists providers with 4, while Gianluigi Donnarumma has recorded 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Manchester United confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens (GK), Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu, Youri Tielemans, Kobbie Mainoo, Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Matheus Cunha.
Manchester City confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Matheus Nunes, Marc Guehi, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Elliot Anderson, Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernandez, Antoine Semenyo, Erling Haaland.
Main Match Prediction
Man United look a good bet in the Manchester derby and we can back them at -106 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The first port of call is to check out the Premier League injury and suspension news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.
According to the odds, there’s a 51.5% likelihood of our pick winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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United can be backed at +900 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
Erling Haaland (City) has covered the 1.5 shots on goal total in three straight Premier League games. We are in favour of betting the -149 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.
Bruno Fernandes (United) has managed four goals in his past five Premier League matches. There are odds of +220 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The past five City away matches average 13.00 corners, with the last five United home games averaging 12.00. We endorse betting on the -149 that the teams successfully cover the line, with this Total Corners wager landing a handsome potential return.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on United with an Asian Handicap of +0.25, at least three goals and Erling Haaland (City) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Manchester United vs Manchester City Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Manchester City at +112 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 47% likely to win the Manchester derby according to the latest betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +215 about Manchester United.
You can back City at -182 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. United are +125 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -238 when it comes to BTTS Yes.
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There is -115 available that Erling Haaland finds the net at any stage. He is available at +290 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: Premier League matches only
United have clocked up four straight wins at Old Trafford. The Red Devils have secured nine wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.60 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
City haven’t tasted defeat in nine consecutive away matches. The Citizens have recorded five victories, four draws and one defeat in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 1.10.
The previous Old Trafford encounter involved a 2-0 United win against City. The previous 8 H2H meetings at Old Trafford have led to three wins each and two draws.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 3.90 | 2.60 | 1.30 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2 | |
| Manchester City Away Stats |
5-4-1 | 2.90 | 1.80 | 1.10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 4 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Premier League: 17/01 2026 Man United 2 Man City 0
- Premier League: 14/09 2025 Man City 3 Man United 0
- Premier League: 06/04 2025 Man United 0 Man City 0
- Premier League: 15/12 2024 Man City 1 Man United 2
- FA Cup: 25/05 2024 Man City 1 Man United 2
- Premier League: 03/03 2024 Man City 3 Man United 1
- Premier League: 29/10 2023 Man United 0 Man City 3
- FA Cup: 03/06 2023 Man City 2 Man United 1
- Premier League: 14/01 2023 Man United 2 Man City 1
- Premier League: 02/10 2022 Man City 6 Man United 3
Manchester United League Stats
Manchester City League Stats
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.00 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 12.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 49.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 65.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 65.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Manchester United this season are Bruno Fernandes (3), Bryan Mbeumo (2), Benjamin Sesko (1)
- Top Assistors for Manchester United this season are Bruno Fernandes (1), Kobbie Mainoo (1), Luke Shaw (1)
Manchester United vs Manchester City Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the United vs City team news before you bet. Stay in the know with our predicted and confirmed Premier League lineups and the latest on injuries.
Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Manchester United Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Manchester City Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Manchester United Substitutes
- 3Noussair Mazraoui
- 7Mason Mount
- 11Joshua Zirkzee
- 12Karl Darlow
- 15Leny Yoro
- 17Andrey Santos
- 26Ayden Heaven
- 30Benjamin Sesko
- 31Shea Lacey
Manchester City Substitutes
- 7Iliman Ndiaye
- 8Mateo Kovacic
- 22Vitor Reis
- 28Geronimo Rulli
- 32Ayyoub Bouaddi
- 33Nico O'Reilly
- 37Allan
- 45Abdukodir Khusanov
- 82Rico Lewis
Previous Manchester United Lineups
Previous Manchester City Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Manchester United Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Michael Carrick
Manchester City Player Stats & Squad
Premier League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 12 |
| 2 | Man City | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 12 |
| 3 | Leeds | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 8 |
| 4 | Hull | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5:2 | 8 |
| 5 | Brighton | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13:5 | 7 |
| 6 | Chelsea | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10:9 | 7 |
| 7 | Brentford | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Liverpool | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6:4 | 6 |
| 9 | Everton | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5:3 | 6 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:10 | 6 |
| 11 | Nott’m Forest | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4:4 | 5 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 13 | Man United | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 14 | Sunderland | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3:5 | 4 |
| 15 | Bournemouth | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6:7 | 3 |
| 16 | Crystal Palace | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6:11 | 3 |
| 17 | Tottenham | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0:5 | 2 |
| 18 | Fulham | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 19 | Aston Villa | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1:7 | 1 |
| 20 | Coventry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0:10 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arsenal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Man City | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Brighton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 |
| 4 | Leeds | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5:2 | 4 |
| 5 | Brentford | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 6 | Everton | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Hull | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:0 | 4 |
| 8 | Chelsea | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6:5 | 4 |
| 9 | Man United | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5:3 | 3 |
| 10 | Ipswich | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Sunderland | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | 3 |
| 12 | Newcastle | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 13 | Bournemouth | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3:3 | 2 |
| 14 | Liverpool | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 15 | Nott’m Forest | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Tottenham | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:2 | 1 |
| 17 | Fulham | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:6 | 0 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 19 | Crystal Palace | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:7 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:6 | 0 |
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