Sports Innovation previews the Premier League match between Man City and Man Utd and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Man City play host to Man Utd, when the local rivals lock horns for another spicy derby in Premier League this coming Sunday at Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola’s men step onto the pitch in 1st place in the Premier League table on 66 points following 27 rounds. Man Utd are 4th in the standings with 47 points from as many matches.
Man City enter into their next Premier League match, averaging a highly respectable 2.4 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a moderate total of 24 goals, while also conceding 8 goals. That amounts to an average of 0.8 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 6 times.
Ahead of their upcoming Premier League match, Man Utd have an ample average of 1.7 goals per game in their last 10 matches. They scored a tolerable 17 goals, while also conceding 9 times. That amounts to an average of 0.9 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring 3 times.
Our tip
Facts and figures for City vs United in Premier League.
- Manchester City have scored in the last 24 matches in a row
- Manchester City have not lost 22 of the last 24 matches
- Manchester City have won 14 of the last 16 matches
- Manchester City have not conceded in 5 of the last 6 matches
- Manchester United have not lost 18 of the last 20 matches
- Manchester United have scored in 19 of the last 21 matches
- In 9 of the last 11 away matches Manchester United played, both teams scored
- Manchester United have conceded in 9 of the last 11 away matches
- Manchester United have not won 5 of the last 7 matches
- In 11 of the last 13 Manchester City matches versus Manchester United the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 4 Manchester City matches versus Manchester United the sum of goals was under 2.5
- Manchester City have not won 5 of the last 6 home matches versus Manchester United
- Manchester City have conceded in 7 of the last 9 home matches versus Manchester United
- In 3 of the last 4 home matches Manchester City versus Manchester United played, both teams scored
Current form — City vs United
Citizens on a roll
Manchester City look back on their last 3 matches with 6 points to show from their efforts. Against Tottenham, they were left empty-handed in a 3-2 defeat, but they avenged themselves by beating Everton in a 1-0 win. They followed that up with a 2-0 win against Peterborough in their most recent outing.
Red Devils enjoy steady progress
Man Utd currently look solid after going 3 matches unbeaten. They laid the groundwork by beating Leeds with a 2-4 scoreline, before settling for a point in a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. Their latest match once again had them share the points, this time in a 0-0 draw against Watford.
How do the bookies view it?
On paper, Man City are the clear favorites and look the value pick here at odds of 1.42, depending on your preferred betting strategy. The away win currently settles at 8.50, should the visitors manage to escape with all 3 points. A point for each team ramps up an accumulator with odds of 4.80.
City vs United – Fixture History
The last match between these teams was in the Premier League back in 6 November 2021 and saw Man City claim a 2-0 victory.
Under 2.5 goals happened 4 times in the last 10 encounters between these two rivals. Man City managed an average of 1.2 goals, while Man Utd averaged 1.1 goals in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet 6 times in this run of matches.
Current table in the Premier League
Top goalscorer
Ahead of their latest Premier League match, both Man City and Man Utd will be looking for their main strikers. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.
