Man Utd vs Man City Betting Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 English Premier League
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THE FACTS
When is Man Utd vs Man City on and what time does it start? Man Utd vs Man City will take place on Sunday 29th October, 2023 – 15:30 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Man Utd vs Man City? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Man Utd vs Man City on in the UK? Television rights for the Premier League in the UK are shared between Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Amazon Prime so it is worth checking their schedules for Man Utd vs Man City
Where can I stream Man Utd vs Man City in the UK? If Man Utd vs Man City is televised, then it can be streamed on either Sky Go, discovery+ or Amazon Prime Video depending on who is broadcasting the match
THE LOWDOWN
MAN UTD
Despite the fact they are clearly not playing with fluidity right now, Man Utd have still managed to put together a three-game winning run in all competitions, with their most recent Premier League encounter seeing them secure a narrow win over Sheffield Utd.
Erik ten Hag's men then claimed a vital victory in the Champions League on Tuesday with their 1-0 win over Danish outfit Copenhagen getting them off the mark in Group A.
MAN CITY
It can also be argued that Man City aren't exactly firing on all cylinders right now, but the immense talent they possess in the squad is ensuring that they are picking up wins regardless.
Victory over Brighton last weekend ensured that they kept in touching distance with Tottenham at top of the Premier League table, while they made it three wins from three in the Champions League when they saw off Young Boys on Wednesday.
THE TEAM NEWS
MAN UTD
Casemiro is touch and go for Sunday but Ten Hag will give the Brazilian every opportunity to recover in tine for the derby, while Aaron Wan-Bissaka has returned to training after six weeks out.
Highly-regarded youngster Kobbie Mainoo recently saw action with U19 side as be builds up his fitness, and it may not be long before he features in Ten Hag's squad.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Onana; Dalot, Varane, Maguire, Reguilon; Casemiro, McTominay; Antony, Fernandes, Rashford; Hojlund
UNAVAILABLE: Martinez (Injured), Malacia (Injured), Shaw (Injured), Diallo (Injured), Sancho (Disciplinary)
QUESTIONABLE: Wan-Bissaka (Injured), Casemiro (Injured), Mainoo (Fitness)
MAN CITY
Manuel Akanji is suspended so he will sit this one out, while Kevin De Bruyne is the only confirmed injury absentee.
Guardiola did mention that minor issues were effecting Phil Foden and Julian Alvarez midweek, but both are expected to be fit to participate. The likes of Kyle Walker, Josko Gvardiol and John Stones, meanwhile, could return to the XI after benchings on Wednesday.
PREDICTED XI (3-2-4-1): Ederson; Walker, Dias, Gvardiol; Stones, Rodri; Foden, Alvarez, Bernardo, Doku; Haaland
UNAVAILABLE: Akanji (Suspended), De Bruyne (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
The corresponding meeting between these two rivals last season saw Man Utd emerge victorious at Old Trafford, but given the way they are playing at the moment, it's difficult to see a repeat outcome. In fairness, Man City aren't at their best right now either, with Erling Haaland clearly missing the service provided by the injured Kevin De Bruyne. Each of the last four games between these two sides have seen at least three goals scored, but given the fact that both teams aren't at their best right now, this once could buck the trend.
BETTING TIP: UNDER 2.5 GOALS
