| Manchester City wins | Draw | Manchester United wins |
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| 1.76 | 4 | 4.26 |
| Manchester City | Manchester United |
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, September 14, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester, England
- Competition: Premier League
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Manchester City vs Manchester United | Sunday, September 14, 2025, 11:30 AM EDT |
| Manchester City odds | -154 |
| Manchester United odds | +360 |
| Draw | +310 |
| Over 2 | -417 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Manchester City vs Manchester United Preview and Team News
Manchester City Team News
City, hell-bent on the desire to overtake Liverpool and reclaim the Premier League title, take on United on Sunday. This Manchester derby promises to be fiercely contested, given how desperate the Cityzens are for a win and how hard the Red Devils are trying to improve. The Etihad Stadium side have lost two of their last three league matches and have yet to show their true quality.
However, it’s still early in the season, and manager Pep Guardiola knows that things can take some time to get better.
He’s only just getting started! 😤 pic.twitter.com/tARpKz3EYn
— Manchester City (@ManCity) September 10, 2025
Ahead of this game, the home team are beset with injuries, with the likes of Josko Gvardiol, Marcus Bettinelli, Mateo Kovacic, Rayan Cherki, Rico Lewis, and Savinho all ruled out. All of them, apart from Kovacic and Cherki, can still get fit in time to make it to the matchday squad, and this is the hope that Guardiola will be holding onto.
City’s usual tactics of controlling possession in short bursts before passing the ball quickly haven’t worked well for them so far. Moreover, their defense has been found wanting on more than one occasion. They’ve been particularly easy to break down on the counter, and that’s a frailty they must guard against their rivals.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Manchester United (4-1-4-1): Trafford; Ait-Nouri, Akanji, Stones, Nunes; Rodri; Marmoush, Reijnders, Silva, Bobb; Haaland.
Manchester United Team News
Manchester United are a long way from their past glory, but there has certainly been some improvement under new head coach Ruben Amorim. So far, they’ve won one, drawn one, and lost one of their Premier League matches. Their biggest setback this season came in the EFL Cup, where they suffered an early exit at the hands of Grimsby Town.
Amorim has three injuries to deal with after the international break. Lisandro Martinez and Matheus Cunha – both top players – have been ruled out with a cruciate ligament and hamstring injury, respectively, while Mason Mount is a doubtful starter due to a knock. Cunha has been among the most impressive of all United attackers so far this season, and his absence will be a major blow.
All eyes on Sunday 👀 pic.twitter.com/3F5K0G4hRg
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) September 10, 2025
The Red Devils, who play in a 3-4-2-1 formation under Amorim, deploy their wingbacks to bomb forward and assist their attackers with crosses and lobbed balls. In the final third, Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo have been tasked with the responsibility of showcasing their sharpshooting skills under pressure and putting them ahead. Newly signed striker Benjamin Sesko, too, has to get going soon.
Manchester United predicted lineup vs Manchester City (3-4-2-1): Bayindir; De Ligt, Maguire, Yoro; Amad, Ugarte, Casemiro, Dalot; Fernandes, Mbeumo; Sesko.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction
- Pick: Manchester City to win
- Odds: -154 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Manchester City 2-1 Manchester United
Playing at home, Man City are a completely different animal, and we expect them to put their latest struggles behind them and defeat their cross-town rivals. The Cityzens have lined up in a rather unusual 4-1-4-1 formation so far this season, and they’ll look to run between the lines of the United defense.
While all hopes rest on striker Erling Haaland, the likes of Bernardo Silva and Tijjani Reijnders can also step up when needed. The visitors need to be sharp inside their own box and take the help of their wingbacks to play with a five-man backline when out of possession. Additionally, the likes of Manuel Ugarte and Casemiro can always step back from central midfield and help their defenders out.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Erling Haaland to score
- Odds: -109 (20Bet)
We expect City striker Haaland to get on the scoresheet. The Norwegian attacker already has six goals and two assists to his name in eight matches against United across all competitions. The tall center-forward is known for his ability to get into good positions both inside and outside the box while being the recipient of weighted passes.
He can also receive through balls well and is known for making accurate and well-judged runs behind defenders. Haaland is one of the best strikers in the world at the moment, and the United backline will have a challenging task marking him in their half. He even scored a hat-trick against the Red Devils in a 6-3 hammering in the 2022-23 Premier League season.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- NBC Sports (USA)
- Fubo TV (Canada)
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