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The first Manchester derby of the Premier League season sees Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Both teams come into this having won in the Champions League in midweek, with the Red Devils beating debutants Sabah 4-0 at home.
Meanwhile, Man City defeated Porto 2-0 away from home and boast a perfect record in the Premier League so far.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Manchester United vs. Manchester City key stats
- Man United have won 10 of 11 home games under Michael Carrick (L1).
- Man City are on a four-match wining run in all competitions.
- Man City have won just once in four league H2Hs (D1, L2).
Manchester United vs. Manchester City preview: Derby to end in a draw?
Man United vs Man City — Tale of the Tape
| Man United | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 11th | Position | 1st |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 7 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 7th | Home / Away Rank | 3rd |
Man United recovered well from their 2-2 draw at Everton in the Premier League by thrashing Sabah in midweek.
Ainsley Maitland-Niles's last-minute screamer was a dagger into the Red Devils, who have picked up just four points from their opening three league games after also facing newly-promoted Hull City and Ipswich Town.
However, they usually rise to the occasion against neighbours Man City, emphasised by their recent H2H record and the fact they won this corresponding fixture 2-0 in Carrick's first match in charge last season.
Luke Shaw needs to be assessed after missing out against Sabah, but otherwise Man United appear to have no fresh injury concerns.
Man City have received a fitness boost as Enzo Maresca claims Nico O'Reilly is available after missing out against Coventry.
Jeremy Doku is also closing in on a return, although it is unlikely he will feature.
After losing the Community Shield 3-0 to Arsenal, the Cityzens have won four in a row in all competitions, scoring nine times in the process.
They will believe they are a superior side, although they have only won one of the last four league derbies.
Manchester United vs. Manchester City form guide & betting tips
| Man United | vs | Man City |
|---|---|---|
LWD |
Form | WWW |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 11th | Form Table | 1st |
| 7 | Goals For | 7 |
| 6 | Goals Against | 2 |
LLWDW |
Form (All Comps) | LWWWW |
Whispers predicts: Manchester United 2-2 Manchester City
Man City are 23/20 (2.15) favourites with bookies, but given Man United's recent record in this fixture and having home advantage on their side, we fancy them to get a result.
Double chance – Man United/Draw at 11/14 (1.79) therefore appeals as an opening bet, while Over 3.5 goals at 13/10 (2.30) is also worth backing having come through in each of Man United's previous three matches across all competitions.
Erling Haaland is in great form and his goal against Porto was his fifth in three appearances, so Haaland to score anytime at 1/1 (2.00) is our final pick.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-2 draw, which is available at 11/1 (12.00).
> Double chance – Man United/Draw at 11/14 (1.79) | Likelihood: Probable
> Haaland to score anytime at 1/1 (2.00) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 3.5 goals at 13/10 (2.30) | Likelihood: Possible