Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

With the English Premier League season on the horizon, the curtain opener takes place this Saturday as Manchester City take on Manchester United in the Community Shield. This, only the third time in history that the Manchester Derby has been played in this final.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Key Stats

• Manchester City have won just one of their last five games including loses to Celtic and AC Milan
• Manchester United have won three of their last six games
• Manchester City have 12 goals in five games but have conceded 13
• The Red Devils have eight goals in six games conceding nine
• Both teams have scored in each of Manchester City’s last 6 games

Manchester City vs Manchester United Previous Meetings

This game is set to be the 194th Manchester Derby in history and, as mentioned, only the third to host a Community Shield final.

The red side of Manchester have the advantage in terms of victories having won 79 games in the fixture to City’s 61. However in more recent years Man City have been the ore dominant of the two sides. They have won 6 of the last 8 derbies.

Despite that the most recent fixture went to United. A 2-1 victory in the FA Cup final in simply sensational fashion booked their place in this fixture as well as bringing home the trophy. Goals from young stars Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo made the difference. Will they do the same in this game?

Manchester City vs Manchester United Team News & Predicted Lineups

Both teams are expected to miss some key players in this fixture. Something that could make the difference.

Manchester City are set to be without Ederson who missed their last friendly fixture against Chelsea due to injury. Not only this but City could also be without Rodri, Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and John Stones who have still not reported back to training following the Euros.

United are also set to miss out on some big names in this game. Leny Yoro had successful foot surgery this week and is expected to miss the opening three months of the season. Rasmus Hojlund and Tyrell Malacia are also set to be sidelined with injuries.

Manchester City - Stefan Ortega, Rico Lewis, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Kevin De Bruyne, Oscar Bobb, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland

Manchester United - Andre Onana, Luke Shaw, Lisandro Martinez, Harry Maguire, Diogo Dalot, Casemiro, Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo

Manchester City vs Manchester United Player To Watch - Erling Haaland

It sounds quite easy to say but Erling Haaland is the man to watch out for in this game.

With 90 goals in 98 games for The Citizens, Haaland will look to continue his top goalscoring record into this game.

In fact in five games against the Red Devils Haaland has registered 6 goals and 3 assists, something he will look to add to in this game as well.

A hattrick in City’s final pre-season friendly against Chelsea as well - Haaland is on fire going into this match and is almost certainly the man to watch.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction

This is bound to be a close run fixture. Neither team is coming into this game with amazing pre-season form but when it comes to the Manchester Derby both teams are guaranteed to battle for the win.

With neither side being 100% fit either expect both teams to struggle getting a grip on his game. Although both teams' scoring record is good and we expect both teams to get on the scoresheet, we aren't sure this one is going to be won in 90 minutes.

That is why our team of professional tipping experts are backing A Draw and Both Teams To Score in this game. With odds of 19/5, a £10 bet could return a potential £48 making it the best value pick for the Community Shield Final.

Where To Watch Manchester City vs Manchester United

The Community Shield is set to get underway on Saturday 10th August 2024 at 15:00. You can check out all of the action in the UK live on ITV1 or ITVX but it is also available to watch on ESPN+.