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Premier League: Manchester United vs Manchester City – Suggested bets

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Our betting experts at Ace Football preview the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City. Keep reading to get the latest team news, stats and betting tips.

The Premier League game at Old Trafford on Saturday sees visitors Manchester City facing home side Manchester United.

While Manchester City are chasing the lead in the Premier League table after collecting 39 points in 17 rounds, Manchester United trail by four points after 17 rounds, leaving them as number 4 in the standings with 35 points.

Form: Manchester United vs Manchester City

Manchester United Form

Manchester United are enjoying their football currently with three wins on the bounce, and it began with a 3-0 win against Bournemouth. They went on to beat Everton by 3-1, before also getting the better of Charlton in a 3-0 victory. Manchester United showed little mercy in their past six matches at Old Trafford, of which they won five and drew once. Going undefeated, they hit the target 12 times, while letting in one themselves.

Manchester City Form

In the last three matches, Manchester City beat Chelsea 0-1, won 4-0 against Chelsea, and lost 2-0 against Southampton. Manchester City won four times in their last six away games in the Premier League, in which they drew once and lost once. They conceded three goals while scoring nine themselves.

Betting stats for Manchester United and Manchester City

Here are some fun facts that could come in handy when placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester United and Manchester City. The facts are based on the stats from games played out across all tournaments.

  • Manchester United have won 6 of the last 8 home matches without conceding a goal
  • Manchester United have not lost the last 10 home matches in a row
  • Manchester United have won the last 8 home matches in a row
  • Manchester United have scored in 19 of the last 21 matches
  • Manchester United have won 4 of the last 5 matches without conceding a goal
  • Manchester City have not lost 25 of the last 27 matches
  • Manchester City have scored in the last 10 matches in a row
  • Manchester City have not lost 14 of the last 16 away matches
  • In 5 of the last 6 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Manchester City have won 8 of the last 10 matches

In-form players: Manchester United vs Manchester City

Marcus Rashford is the most prolific Premier League scorer for the home team, with four goals recently. Manchester United will undoubtedly rely on him to shine once again in their upcoming match. Meanwhile, Manchester City will look to Erling Braut Haaland, hoping he can add to his current total of six goals in recent games.

Full-time result

Manchester United won nine of their last 10 matches on home soil, while drawing one in a run that saw them avoid defeat in front of their home supporters. Manchester City won five of their last 10 away games across all tournaments, whilst also drawing three and losing two. Manchester United have 4 wins on the bounce. Manchester City did not lose any of their last 7 matches at home.

Both teams to score

Manchester United scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Astonishingly, Manchester City scored the opening goal of the match in six of their last ten games. Manchester United have not conceded a goal in 3 consecutive home games. Manchester City have been ready from the outset, scoring the opening goal no less than eight times in their previous 10 outings. Manchester United scored the first goal of the game in seven of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Manchester United performed an average of 2.3 goals a game in their previous ten matches in which over 2.5 goals came out seven times. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Manchester City, who managed to score 1.9 times in those matches. Manchester United scored at least one goal in their last 8 matches on the spin.

Betting tip: Manchester United vs Manchester City

To summarize, the upcoming Premier League clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Manchester United vs Manchester City mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.