Man City vs Man United: Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | FA Cup Final
Preview
The FA Cup final clash of Man City vs Man United promises to be a nail-biting encounter between the two close rivals. Man City are high on confidence after capturing the 2023-2024 Premier League title and will be looking for another trophy as they will come out to face United in the final of another domestic competition.
On the other hand, Man United slumped to their lowest-ever Premier League finish as they registered the eighth spot in the league table after the final matchday proceedings. But. Erik ten Hag’s side did manage to grab a 0-2 win over Brighton on the final day of this season’s campaign. The Dutch manager will have the opportunity to get the best out of his team when they come up against in-form City at Wembley.
Man City are considered to be the favorites going into this fixture. But on the day the team that plays well and maintains composure under pressure situations would hold the edge over the opponent. It remains to be seen how things unfold in the upcoming FA Cup final.
Man City vs Man United team news
Man City
Manchester City are likely to miss out on their first-choice goalkeeper, Ederson, due to an injury issue. Barring that Pep Guardiola has almost all of his prominent players available to take on arch-rivals Manchester United at the Wembley in the FA Cup final.
Man United
The visitors have injury concerns in players like Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, and Mason Mount leading up to the Manchester City vs Manchester United FA Cup clash. So it will be crucial how Erik ten Hag uses the options available to him during the game.
Predicted Lineups
Man City
Predicted XI: S Ortega (GK), J Gvardiol, M Akanjee, R Dias, K Walker, Rodri, P Foden, K De Bruyne, B Silva, J Doku, and E Haaland
Man United
Predicted XI: A Onana (GK), A Wan-Bissaka, Casemiro, A Martinez, D Dalot, K Mainoo, S Amrabat, A Diallo, A Garnacho, S McTominay, and Bruno Fernandes
Head-to-Head
Last 5 Matches:
Man City 3-1 Man United | Premier League |March 03, 2024
Man United 0-3 Man City | Premier League |October 29, 2023
Man City 2-1 Man United | FA Cup | June 03, 2023
Man United 2-1 Man City | Premier League | January 14, 2023
Man City 6-3 Man United | Premier League |October 02, 2022
Man City vs Man United Prediction
The FA Cup final between Man City and Man United could turn out to be a highly engaging fixture. However, City might be in a store for surprise, as United would be hungry to prove themselves in front of one the best teams in the world.
Predicted score: Man City 2-3 Man United
Betting Tips and Odds
Betting tips
- Goals over 2.5 – 1.46
- Goals under 2.5 – 2.70
- Both teams to score – Yes
Odds
- Man City to win: 1.36
- Draw: 6.20
- Man United to win: 9.00
Betting tips and odds from – ODDSPEDIA
Timing and Telecast
- Stadium: Wembley Stadium, London, England
- Timing: 02:00 PM GMT, Saturday, May 25, 2024
- India: Sony Six Network, Sony Liv (Subscription)
- UK: ITV
- US: ESPN+
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