Manchester United vs. Manchester City Preview and Free Picks

It’s derby weekend in England as Manchester United hosts Manchester City for Matchday 31 of the Premier League.

Manchester United saw their brief positive run come to an end after a 1-0 away loss to Nottingham Forest.

Meanwhile, Manchester City defeated Leicester 2-0 and remains firmly in the fight to secure a spot in the Champions League.

Manchester United vs. Manchester City Betting Odds and Info

Por que apostar no Manchester United?

Manchester United is waiting for this league season to end so they can wipe the slate clean. With 37 points, they sit 13th in the table after 10 wins, seven draws, and 13 losses. They’ve also conceded more goals (41) than they’ve scored (37), a disappointing stat for such a historic club.

Not even playing at home has worked in their favor—at Old Trafford, they’ve managed six wins, two draws, and seven losses, scoring 21 goals and conceding 25.

This week, they faced Nottingham Forest and lost 1-0 in a match where they had 23 shots (only six on target) but couldn’t find the back of the net. The lone goal came from a counterattack following a United corner kick.

Before that game, the Red Devils were on a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions, with three wins—although one of their draws ended in a penalty shootout elimination from the FA Cup.

For this match, manager Rúben Amorim will be without defenders Lisandro Martínez, Luke Shaw, and Jonny Evans, as well as midfielders Kobbie Mainoo and Amad Diallo.

Por que apostar no Manchester City?

But if the news isn’t good on one side, it’s not much better on the other. Manchester City, once four-time reigning champions, are now fighting just to break into the Champions League zone. With 51 points, they currently sit fifth in the Liga Premiada, one point behind Chelsea.

Their 57 goals make them the second-best attack in the league, only behind Liverpool’s 70. However, their 40 goals conceded is not a number we’re used to seeing from this team.

They’re coming off a comfortable 2-0 win over Leicester, with goals from Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush, snapping a brief two-game winless streak. Recently, they also beat Bournemouth 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup semifinals, where they’ll face Nottingham Forest at the end of the month.

Their last away game was actually that 1-0 loss to Forest, and overall, they’ve struggled on the road this season, with six wins, three draws, and six losses.

Several key players are out injured, including top scorer Erling Haaland, Ballon d’Or winner Rodri, and defenders Manuel Akanji, John Stones, and Nathan Aké.

Análise Final das Apostas: Manchester United x Manchester City

A derby that could serve as a morale boost for Manchester United, but for Manchester City, it’s a game that could define much of their season. Neither team is at their best, with key players missing on both sides, and we believe it will be a tough match that ends in a draw.

The odds at Gambyl Exchange favor Manchester City, with their Moneyline set at 2.15, Manchester United at 3.46, and a draw at 3.67.

The last time they faced off was on December 15 of last year, and Manchester United won 2-1 away with goals from Bruno Fernandes in the 88th minute and Diallo in the 90th, turning the game around.

Before that, they met in the FA Cup and Community Shield finals, each winning one, although City’s win came in a penalty shootout. The last match at Old Trafford ended in a resounding 3-0 victory for the Citizens, with Haaland scoring twice. They haven’t drawn in a Premier League match since 2020 (0-0).

Go for a draw in the Moneyline. If you bet $100 at 3.67, you will gain $267 for a total payout of $367.

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