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FA Cup Final: Manchester City vs Manchester United – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Get some valuable betting insights into the Manchester City vs Manchester United FA Cup final with the latest stats, expert tips, and the best odds.

The highly anticipated 142nd FA Cup final is here, and it’s set to feature a Manchester derby showdown at the iconic Wembley Stadium.

Manchester City, currently pursuing a treble, will face off against their arch-rivals, Manchester United, who clinched the EFL Cup back in February. As both teams vie for victory, City aim to secure their seventh FA Cup, while United are gunning for number 12. It’s sure to be an unforgettable Saturday afternoon of intense football action.

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Manchester City Form

Manchester City have been inconsistent in their last three Premier League matches, which added four points to their tally. They claimed a 1-0 win against Chelsea, before drawing 1-1 with Brighton. This little streak came to an end when Brentford proved too strong in a 1-0 defeat.

Manchester United Form

Manchester United look fabulous, having won each of their last three Premier League games. The Red Devils defeated Bournemouth 1-0, dominated Chelsea with a 4-1 score, and secured a 2-1 victory over Fulham. Their impressive performance is worth paying attention to.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Manchester City and Manchester United. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • Manchester City have not lost the last 22 matches in a row
  • Manchester City have scored in 37 of the last 39 matches
  • Manchester City have won 16 of the last 18 matches
  • Manchester City have won 12 of the last 14 matches and the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Manchester City have won 12 of the last 14 matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
  • In the last 4 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In the last 4 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 3 of the last 4 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 1.5
  • Manchester United have conceded in 5 of the last 7 matches

Manchester City vs Manchester United – Players in Form

Erling Haaland, the prolific striker of Manchester City, has been unstoppable this season, having scored a jaw-dropping 52 goals in all competitions. Notably, the Norwegian has also knocked in three goals in the FA Cup. Meanwhile, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has also been on fire, scoring a total of 30 goals. He has contributed one goal to the team’s FA Cup campaign so far. These two players are sure to light up the pitch at Wembley.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips

Full-time result

Manchester City enter the FA Cup final with a record of seven wins in 10 (D2 L1) games under their belt. Manchester United are also looking sharp. The Red Devils are riding a four-game winning streak, with six of their last 10 games ending in victory (D1 L3).

Both teams to score

Goals are normally a sure thing when it comes to a Manchester derby. The last three derbies alone produced a total of 17 goals! Both teams were on target and it should be interesting to see how they square up at Wembley.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out six times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Manchester City, who scored an average of 2.1 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Manchester United’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.

Match predictions: Manchester City vs Manchester United

To sum up, the upcoming match between Manchester City and Manchester United seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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