Ace Football previews the Premier League round 22 match between Manchester United and Manchester City and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.
Much more than mere points are at stake when Manchester United clash in a derby with rivals Manchester City in Premier League this coming Saturday at Old Trafford.
Placed seventh in the table Manchester United have amassed 32 points after 21 matches. On 43 points, The Sky Blues rank twoth with 21 matches played this season.
Form: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Manchester United Form
Manchester United only managed to finish level twice in the last three matches. They first drew 1-1 against Leeds, followed by another draw. This time 2-2 against Burnley, before going down in a 1-2 defeat against Brighton. Manchester United managed to win two of their past six home matches in the Premier League. In the remaining four, they drew three and lost one, as they scored 11 and conceded nine goals.
Manchester City Form
In their last three matches, Manchester City drew 1-1 with Brighton, beat Exeter by 10-1 and beat Newcastle by 0-2. Manchester City managed a decent return of three wins in their last six Premier League away matches, in which they scored 11 while also conceding eight times. They also experienced one draw and two defeats.
Betting stats for Manchester United and Manchester City
Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Manchester United and Manchester City. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.
- In 4 of the last 5 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 2.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Manchester United home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 8 Manchester United home matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 4 of the last 5 Manchester United matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 14 of the last 16 Manchester City away matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 9 Manchester City matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 7 Manchester City matches in the Premier League, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Manchester City away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players on top: Manchester United vs Manchester City
He banged in 20 goals so far this season, and Erling Haaland also hammered in five goals in his last six games in this tournament. No doubt, he will be hungry for more, when travelling to face Manchester United.
Popular betting markets: Manchester United vs Manchester City
Full-time result
Manchester United claimed a modest five wins from their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. They split the points with the visiting team in three of the games, whilst losing two. Manchester City won seven of their last 10 games away, drew one and lost two of the games in this run. Manchester City have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 games.
Both teams to score
Manchester United scored the first goal of the match an impressive eight times in the last ten home games. Manchester City got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Manchester City have kept their opponents from scoring five times in their previous 10 matches. Meanwhile, Manchester United have been able to keep a clean sheet in one of their last 10 games.
Total goals
Manchester United saw over 2.5 goals in six of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Manchester City, who managed to score 2.6 times in those matches. Manchester United were on the scoreboard at least once in their previous 9 matches.
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