Man City v Man Utd betting tips and summary

• Erling Haaland to commit 1+ foul – has committed a foul in all three of Man City’s opening EPL matches this season 
• Both teams to score – has landed in four out of the last five H2H meetings between the two sides 
• Man City to have the most shots on target – occurred in the last match between the two sides 

The Manchester derby returns this Sunday with fireworks guaranteed, as Manchester City and Manchester United clash at the Etihad in one of the English Premier League’s most anticipated fixtures of the season. 

It has been a rather underwhelming start to the 2025/26 English Premier League season for Man City, as they succumbed to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Brighton in Gameweek 3 – making it two losses from their opening three matches. 

Pep Guardiola will hope to have his new signing, Gianluigi Donnarumma, ready and available for Sunday’s blockbuster match. 

However, it remains to be seen whether the Italy international is fit enough to be flung straight into the starting line-up. 

The Cityzens have struggled in recent matches against their rivals, so Sunday presents itself as a fantastic opportunity to gain some confidence at the expense of their noisy neighbours.

Manchester United have also experienced a rocky start to this year’s EPL season. However, a stoppage-time penalty converted by their talisman, Bruno Fernandes, earned the Red Devils their first three points of the season against a newly-promoted Burnley side. 

Despite heavy investment into their attack, Ruben Amorim’s side have only scored one open-play goal this season, something they’ll have been desperate to change over the international break. 

In a relatively quiet transfer deadline day for United, they were, however, able to acquire the services of Belgium goalkeeper, Senne Lammers, from Royal Antwerp. 

What are the best bets for Man City vs Man Utd?  

Erling Haaland to commit 1+ fouls 

Haaland will be up against a physical Man United defence, who have held him to zero goals in his last three H2H appearances.

Haaland has committed a foul against his rivals in the last four matches between the two sides 

The Norway international has also committed a foul in all three of City’s opening EPL games this season. 

Both teams to score 

Both sides have shown their defensive frailties this season, conceding in five out of the six games they have played combined. 

In the last five H2H matches between the two, both teams have scored in four of them.

Man City to have the most shots on target 

The only team to have had more shots on target at the Etihad in the last year is Tottenham, with City traditionally dominating teams in front of their home faithful. 

In their last H2H meeting, City had four more shots on target than their local rivals. 

Where can I watch Man City vs Man Utd? 

| UK | Sky Sports / Sky Go | 16:30 BST | 

| US | Peacock | 11:30 EST | 

What is Man City’s current form? 

L-L-W-W-L

What is Man Utd’s current form? 

W-L-D–L-W

What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Man City and Man Utd?

3/3/24 – Man City 3-1 Man United (EPL) 

25/5/24 – Man City 1-2 Man United (FA Cup) 

10/8/24 – Man City 1-1 Man United (Community Shield) 

15/12/24 – Man City 1-2 Man United (EPL) 

6/4/25 – Man United 0-0 Man City (EPL) 

What is Man City’s predicted team? 

Trafford – Nunes, Stones, Dias, Ait-Nouri – Rodri, Silva, Reijnders – Bobb, Doku, Haaland

Injured: Gvardiol, Kovacic, Bettinelli, Cherki, Savinho, Marmoush 

Doubt: Lewis, O’Reilly, Khusanov

What is Man Utd’s predicted team? 

Bayindir – Yoro, De Ligt, Shaw – Diallo, Casemiro, Mainoo, Dorgu – Fernandes, Mbuemo, Sesko

Injured: Martinez, Cunha

Doubt: Mount, Dalot

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