Manchester United - Manchester City Predictions

For a long time, the two Manchester clubs have not been as closely matched in terms of form and squad quality as they are now. On Sunday, they will face each other in the Manchester derby, with bookmakers not seeing a clear favorite in this clash. Nevertheless, Manchester City are given slightly better chances of claiming victory.

• Manchester United have lost just once in their last six Manchester derbies in regular time
• After four games this season, the Red Devils have already conceded six goals
• The Citizens have scored a total of nine goals in their last five matches

Manchester United - Manchester City betting Predictions

Manchester United's performances, especially defensively, are not yet as well organized as Michael Carrick would like. The Red Devils are making a number of mistakes, although their attacking activity helps to cover some of them.

Our tip: Both teams to score at odds of 1.50 (-200)

Since Pep Guardiola's departure, Manchester City have been going through a period of transformation. The opening games of the season have shown that there is still a lot of work to be done and that the team needs time. A closely contested encounter can therefore be expected on Sunday.

Manchester United - Manchester City Betting odds

Despite everything, bookmakers see Manchester City as the favorites. The odds for a City win are around 2.15 (115). Those backing Manchester United to triumph can expect odds of around 3.15 (215). The highest odds are available for a draw, at around 3.90 (290).

Predicted lineups

Both clubs are dealing with injuries, but Manchester United have a significantly longer list of absentees. Injuries have ruled out Baleba, De Ligt, Diallo, Heaton and Ugarte. For the Citizens, Doku will definitely miss the game due to injury.

• Manchester United: Lammens - Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw - Tielemans, Mainoo, Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford - Sesko
• Manchester City: Donnarumma - Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol - Anderson, Fernandez, Foden, Cherki, Semenyo - Haaland

Recent results

Manchester United opened their Champions League league phase campaign with a convincing 4-0 win over Sabah Baku. Before that, they drew 2-2 with Everton and also thrashed Ipswich 5-2. Manchester City, meanwhile, beat FC Porto 2-0 away from home in the Champions League. They had previously defeated Coventry City 1-0 and Crystal Palace 4-1.

Manchester United - recent matches

10.09.2026 - Manchester United - Sabah Baku 4:0 (Champions League)
06.09.2026 - Everton - Manchester United 2:2 (Premier League)
30.08.2026 - Manchester United - Ipswich 5:2 (Premier League)
22.08.2026 - Hull - Manchester United 2:0 (Premier League)
15.08.2026 - Manchester United - AC Milan 2:4 (Friendly)

Manchester City - recent matches

08.09.2026 - FC Porto - Manchester City 0:2 (Champions League)
05.09.2026 - Manchester City - Coventry 1:0 (Premier League)
28.08.2026 - Crystal Palace - Manchester City 1:4 (Premier League)
23.08.2026 - Manchester City - Bournemouth 2:1 (Premier League)
16.08.2026 - Arsenal - Manchester City 3:0 (Community Shield)

Manchester United - Manchester City Premier League match

For many years, Manchester City dominated the Manchester derby and regularly got the better of their rivals from across the city. In recent seasons, however, that trend has changed, with the Red Devils now boasting the better record. Last season, they won 2-0 at Old Trafford, producing a much more dangerous and clinical performance. Have the Citizens learned the right lessons from that defeat?

Broadcast

The match will be played on Sunday, September 13 at 11:30 AM ET (USA) and 4:30 PM BST (UK time). The venue for the clash will be Old Trafford in Manchester. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Ultra HD, with live streaming available on Sky GO and NOW TV.