Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Premier League

Manchester United vs Manchester City Preview

• Tournament: Premier League
• Date: Sunday, April 6
• Kick-off Time: 04:30 pm GMT
• Venue: Old Trafford, England

English giants Manchester United will play host to Manchester City in the second Manchester derby of the 2024/25 Premier League season at Old Trafford. United will be looking to increase their league position in this weekend’s tie.

Hosts Man United are undergoing a turbulent run in the Premier League but secured a 2-1 win in the reverse fixture against their noisy neighbours. Due to their unimpressive form, they are not favorites for this tie. In their last five games, Man United have made 70 shots, 1,882 passes and maintained a 50.4% possession. Bruno Fernandes is the leading goalscorer with 12 goals whereas the Portuguese midfielder also leads the assists chart with nine to his name.

Meanwhile, Manchester City has endured a mixed start to their title-defending campaign and would only aim to finish in the top four this season. The Cityzens edged Leicester City to a 2-0 victory in the last game but have not been at their best this season.

Pep Guardiola’s men have tallied 71 shots, 2,673 passes, and 62.7% possession on average in the last five matches. Erling Haaland is the leading goalscorer with 21 goals, whereas Sávio leads the assists board with eight to his name.

Manchester United Team News

The home side would be without the services of Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Amad Diallo, Kobbie Mainoo, Ayden Heaven, and Jonny Evans in this home tie. Harry Maguire and Leny Yoro will be introduced in the back three alongside De Ligt.

Manchester City Team News

As for the visitors, they would be without the services of several players, including Manuel Akanji, Nathan Ake, and John Stones. Star forward Erling Haaland also remains sidelined with a knee injury.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups

Manchester United Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):

Goalkeeper: Onana

Defenders: De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro

Midfielders: Dalot, Fernandes, Ugarte, Dorgu

Forwards: Garnacho, Hojlund, Zirkzee

Manchester City Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Nunes, Gvardiol, Dias, O'Reilly

Midfielders: Gonzalez, Gundogan

Forwards: Savinho, De Bruyne, Doku; Marmoush

Manchester United vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced each other 195 times in the past. Manchester United have recorded 80 wins, Manchester City managed 62 whereas the 53 other games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Manchester United vs Manchester City

Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United)

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes is one of the players thriving under Ruben Amorim's setup and has bagged seven goals and three assists in his last seven matches. He has made 32 goal contributions this season and had an xG of 0.80 in his past five games.

Jeremy Doku (Manchester City)

Jeremy Doku established himself as one of the key players for Manchester City last season but had a rough start to his 2024/25 campaign. He has made only seven goal contributions in the Premier League and would need to step up in the absence of Erling Haaland.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction

The English giants are the favourites for this tie due to their recent win against the visitors earlier this season. The Red Devils had a disappointing start to their Premier League campaign and are coming off a 1-0 loss to Nottingham Forest in their latest domestic game. Ruben Amorim’s men are way out of the Champions League spots, and winning the Europa League would secure their spot in the 2025/26 Champions League season.

As for Manchester City, they have struggled to muster consecutive wins in their title-defending campaign. Pep Guardiola’s men have won four of their last five matches. The Cityzens secured a 2-0 win over Leicester City in the last game and are hopeful of finishing in the top four this season.

Predicted Score: Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City

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