Manchester United vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

Manchester United vs Manchester City Lineups, Predictions & Betting Tips

January 17, 2025 | Old Trafford | Premier League | 12:30 GMT

Man Utd and Man City face off in this Premier League Manchester derby, with Man Utd looking to steady the ship after a turbulent couple of weeks which has seen them sack Ruben Amorim and be knocked out of the FA Cup following some iffy results in the league and Man City looking to get back on track in the league as they look to put the pressure back on Arsenal, who now have a six-point gap at the top of the table.

Key Betting Tips: Man City win @ 1.90

Manchester United vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups

Man Utd Predicted Lineup: Lammens, Dalot, Heaven, Martinez, Shaw, Casemiro, Fernandes, Mbuemo, Cunha, Dorgu, Sesko

Man City Predicted Lineup: Donnarumma, Nunes, Khusanov, Ake, O'Reilly, Rodri, Reijnders, Foden, Cherki, Doku, Haaland

Manchester United vs Manchester City Current Form and Standings

Man Utd currently sit in 7th place in the Premier League with 32 points from 21 games so far this season. Recent times have seen a dip in results with three draws in three games, which they would have expected more from, and an FA Cup third-round defeat at the hands of Brighton on home soil.

Man City currently sit in 2nd place in the Premier League with 43 points from 21 games. In a similar style to Manchester United, City have drawn their last three Premier League games, which has allowed Arsenal to open up a six-point gap. Those three results have been broken by a ridiculous 10-1 victory over Exeter in the FA Cup, though, and some confidence should be restored here.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Head-to-Head Timeline

14.09.25 Man City 3-0 Man Utd

06.04.25 Man Utd 0-0 Man City

15.12.24 Man City 1-2 Man Utd

10.08.24 Man City 1-1 Man Utd (City win on pens)

25.05.24 Man City 1-2 Man Utd

Manchester United Last 5 Matches

Man Utd 1-0 Newcastle

Man Utd 1-1 Wolves

Leeds 1-1 Man Utd

Burnley 2-2 Man Utd

Man Utd 1-2 Brighton

Manchester City Last 5 Matches

Forest 1-2 City

Sunderland 0-0 City

City 1-1 Chelsea

City 1-1 Brighton

City 10-1 Exeter

Manchester United vs Manchester City Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses 200 data points to generate these predictions with a 53.30% confidence in a City win. This model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability and tactical matchups.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Football Park's Best Bet: City win @ 1.90 – Our team of in-house tipsters has predicted a City win. Anything can happen in a derby, but with the current situation at Man Utd and the need for City to get back on track, it feels set up for the blue side of Manchester to triumph here.

Key Players to Watch: Manchester United vs Manchester City

Benjamin Sesko (Man Utd): Sesko has had a tough start to his time at Manchester United but has managed three goals in his last two games and looks like he could have hit a rich vein of form ahead of the derby.

Erling Haaland (City): It is difficult to mention City absent of the big Norwegian; despite his form slowing down in recent weeks, Haaland is still on 20 goals in 21 games for the season in the Premier League alone.

Manchester United vs Manchester City Match Facts

• Broadcast Details: Sky Sports Premier League
• Referee: Unknown
• Stadium Information: Old Trafford is home to Manchester United and has a capacity of 76,212.