Ace Football previews the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Manchester United clash in a derby with rivals Manchester City in Premier League this coming Sunday at Old Trafford.
Form: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Manchester United Form
Manchester United are looking to bounce back from a recent setback and get back to winning ways. In their last three matches, they first took out Real Sociedad by 4-1, before beating Leicester by 0-3. The winning streak came to an end against Nottingham Forest, who ran out 1-0 winners. Manchester United claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Premier League. They also drew one and lost three, scored eight goals and conceded 11.
Manchester City Form
Manchester City look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 2-2 with Brighton, before downing first Bournemouth by 1-2, then Leicester in a 2-0 win. Manchester City won three of a possible six away matches in the Premier League, as well as playing one draw and suffering two defeats. They scored 12 while also conceding eight times.
Betting facts for Manchester United and Manchester City
Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Manchester United and Manchester City played across all tournaments.
- In 7 of the last 9 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Manchester United matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was over 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Manchester City matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 3 of the last 4 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Bruno Fernandes look like value in the goal scoring market with three strikes to his name in six Premier League matches. The visitors are crossing their fingers Omar Marmoush adds to his five Premier League goals come this coming Sunday.
Betting markets: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Full-time result
Manchester United won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Old Trafford. They drew two and lost three as well, while Manchester City won five of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost four.
Both teams to score
Amazingly, Manchester United scored the first goal of the match in just two out of the last ten games at home. Manchester City scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Manchester United managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Manchester City were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Both teams scored in the last 4 consecutive meetings between Manchester United and Manchester City.
Total goals
Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Manchester City, who scored 1.7 times on average in these matches.
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