Man Utd vs Man City predictions: 7-1 Bet Builder tip, team news and odds

Man Utd vs Man City kick-off, date & TV info

Date Sunday, September 13

Kick-off 4.30pm

Venue Old Trafford, Manchester

Competition Premier League

TV Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event

Manchester United face Manchester City in a fascinating Premier League derby at Old Trafford today.

City have won their first three league games under Enzo Maresca but they face a United side who scored nine goals in their first two home fixtures this season.

Man Utd vs Man City betting tips & predictions

Best bet

Over 3.5 goals

3pts 13-10 bet365, Hills

Best player bet

Diogo Dalot to have one or more shots

8-11 Coral, Ladbrokes

Our expert jury give their thoughts and top tips for the Manchester derby

Man Utd vs Man Citypreview

Michael Carrick enjoyed the perfect start as Manchester United manager, beating Pep Guardiola's Manchester City 2-0 at Old Trafford on January 17.

Carrick hopes to prove there was no fluke about that result when United take on Enzo Maresca's City today.

The Citizens are clear favourites but United have been formidable opponents at Old Trafford in 2026 and backing over 3.5 goals could be the best bet.

The Red Devils won eight of their nine home league games after Carrick's appointment last season and it has been a similar story this term.

Their first two away results in the Premier League were a dismal 2-0 defeat at promoted Hull and a 2-2 draw at Everton, whose right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles scored a spectacular late equaliser.

At home, though, United beat Ipswich 5-2 thanks to a Bruno Fernandes hat-trick and celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Sabah of Azerbaijan.

Fernandes, Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko were among the goalscorers on Thursday night.

Carrick also hailed Marcus Rashford's efforts while Bryan Mbeumo, another forward, scored against Ipswich and Everton.

United must raise their game against City but they have lost only one of the last six Manchester derbies, dating back to a shock 2-1 win under Erik ten Hag in the 2024 FA Cup final.

City were cut apart in August's 3-0 Community Shield defeat to Arsenal and needed two late goals to pinch a 2-1 home win over Bournemouth in their Premier League opener.

They were expected to demolish promoted Coventry at the Etihad last weekend but had only four shots on target in a 1-0 victory. However, their first away performance under Maresca was more expansive as Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki both scored braces in a 4-1 win at Crystal Palace.

And Tuesday's 2-0 Champions League victory away to Porto featured another eye-catching display from City.

Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa kept the scoreline respectable in a one-sided contest, with Maresca's men firing ten shots on target to their hosts' none.

The Manchester rivals both appear stronger going forward than they do in defence and both line up with new-look midfield units.

Carrick followed up January's win over City with a 3-2 victory at champions Arsenal. United's final two home wins of 2025-26 were also by a 3-2 margin, against Liverpool and Nottingham Forest, and Sunday's derby could be another cracker.

Dangerous Dalot should get shooting opportunities

With an open game expected at Old Trafford, United right-back Diogo Dalot is an enticing bet to have at least one shot.

The Portugal international was rested against Sabah on Thursday but had four attempts at goal in the home win over Ipswich and one in the draw at Everton.

Man Utd vs Man City Bet Builder

Both teams to score

Manchester United have conceded six goals in three Premier League matches this season but they scored nine times in home wins over Ipswich (5-2) and Sabah (4-0).

Manchester United or draw double chance

United outclassed Manchester City in January's 2-0 win at Old Trafford and the Citizens have won only one of the last six Manchester derbies.

Enzo Fernandez to be shown a card

City new boy Fernandez was sent off for two bookable offences in the World Cup final and picked up 18 yellow cards in his last two Premier League seasons at Chelsea.

Pays out at 15-2 with bet365

Key stats for Man Utd vs Man City

♦ Five of Manchester United's last eight games in all competitions produced over 3.5 goals

♦ Bruno Fernandes has had 18 shots in four appearances this term

♦ Manchester City have won only one of their last six meetings with United

♦ Phil Foden has not scored in his last 36 outings for club and country

Man Utd vs Man Citybetting odds

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Man Utd vs Man Cityteam news and predicted line-ups

Man Utd

Carlos Baleba, Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt are sidelined, along with long-term absentee Manuel Ugarte (knee). Luke Shaw should return after being rested for Thursday's Champions League win.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Mainoo, Tielemans; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Rashford; Cunha.

Subs: Sesko, Mazraoui, Dorgu, Yoro, Mount, Santos, Zirkzee

Man City

Nico O'Reilly is available after recovering from a back problem but winger Jeremy Doku (calf) will not be rushed back.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Donnarumma; Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernandez; Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland

Subs: Nunes, Bouaddi, Foden, Ait-Nouri, O'Reilly, Kovacic, Allan

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FAQs

When is Man Utd vs Man City in the Premier League?

Man Utd vs Man City takes place on Sunday, September 13 and kicks off at 4.30pm BST.

Where is Man Utd vs Man City being played?

The venue for the game is Old Trafford in Manchester.

Where can I watch Man Utd vs Man City?

Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event are showing the game live in the UK.

What is the match betting for Man Utd vs Man City?

Man Utd are 9-4 to win, Man City are an 11-10 chance and the draw is 14-5 with bet365.

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