Manchester City vs. Manchester United Betting Odds and Free Pick

This weekend, we’ll get to enjoy the Manchester Derby during Matchweek 16 of the Premier League as City hosts United.

The Citizens stumbled again in their last match, drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace.

Meanwhile, the Red Devils suffered yet another defeat, this time at home against Nottingham Forest (2-3).

Manchester City vs. Manchester United Betting Odds and Info

Why bet on Manchester City?

It could be the worst season for Manchester City in the last 15 years. While they remain in fourth place, they are drifting further away from Liverpool, and now any team feels confident they can get a good result against them.

They ended a seven-match winless streak, which included six losses, with a commanding 3-0 victory over Nottingham Forest. However, this past weekend, they again exposed their weaknesses, drawing 2-2 with Crystal Palace, a team fighting to avoid relegation.

The only positive was Erling Haaland finding the back of the net again after going three league matches without scoring, bringing his total to 13 and tying him with Mohamed Salah at the top of the scoring chart. However, Rico Lewis, the other scorer that day, was sent off and will miss Sunday’s match.

Lewis joins Nathan Aké, Manuel Akanji, Oscar Bobb, John Stones, Mateo Kovacic, and most importantly, Rodri, all of whom are injured. The absence of the Spaniard has been the most significant blow for Pep Guardiola’s team.

City’s 27 points currently place them in fourth, but a loss could drop them as low as eighth, with four teams within three points or less of them. However, they’ve performed well at home, securing five wins, one draw, and just one loss.

Why bet on Manchester United?

It seemed like Manchester United under Portuguese manager Rúben Amorim would be different, but they have reverted to old habits, suffering two consecutive losses to Arsenal (2-0) and Nottingham Forest (2-3).

The defeat against Forest was particularly painful for several reasons: it was at home, it was against a direct rival, two goals came from mistakes by André Onana, and they conceded goals just two minutes into the first half and two minutes into the second part.

The Red Devils clearly have much to fix, and there are several players from whom much more is expected, like Marcus Rashford, who has now been relegated to the bench.

With 19 points, they are 13th in the Premier League after five wins, four draws, and six losses, with only 19 goals scored and 18 conceded. Only Everton, Crystal Palace, Ipswich, and Southampton have scored fewer goals than them.

Away from home, they’ve managed just one win, against bottom-placed Southampton. The rest of their away matches include three draws and three losses.

Among the injured players are Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelöf, and Jonny Evans.

Final Betting Analysis: Manchester City vs. Manchester United

The last time these two teams faced off was in this season’s Community Shield on August 10, where they drew 1-1, with Manchester City winning 7-6 in a penalty shootout. A few months earlier, they met in the FA Cup final, where United emerged victorious with a 2-1 win.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester City, with their Moneyline set at 1.59, Manchester United at 5.29, and a draw at 4.73.

Although Manchester City’s performance this season has been disappointing, Manchester United’s struggles have been ongoing for quite some time, and there doesn’t seem to be much hope for improvement ahead of the derby. Therefore, we believe Pep Guardiola’s side will secure the victory. Go for a 2-1.

Go for a win for Manchester City. If you bet $100 at 1.59, you will gain $59 for a total payout of $159.

Manchester City vs. Manchester United Betting Pick: Manchester City