This Saturday, Manchester City receives Manchester United on the occasion of the 16th day of Premier League. Both teams will be keen to win the Manchester Derby.
Manchester City vs Manchester United Free Betting Tips
The two-time defending champion Manchester City, who is only 3rd in the Premier League with 11 points behind the top of the standings, will have a hard time being crowned again this season. The Mancunian formation has already lost three times in the first 15 days, for 10 wins and 2 draws. After losing to Liverpool leader (3-1), the Citizens were held in Newcastle (2-2) and defeated Chelsea (2-1) and Burnley in the middle of the week (1). -4).
Manchester United are currently 6th in the Premier League and are already 8 points behind fourth place, qualifying for the next Champions League. The Red Devils lost 1 game in the last 7 days for 3 wins and 3 draws. After being held in check at promoted Sheffield United (3-3) and at home against Aston Villa (2-2), they resumed their march forward by winning, in front of their fans, against Tottenham in the middle of week (2-1).
Headcount for Manchester City vs Manchester United
For this derby, it is important to note the defections of the Argentinian goleador Aguero, the defender Laporte, the severely injured winger Sané and the lateral substitute Zinchenko. On the other hand, German international midfielder Gundogan is back from suspension. Author of a double this week, the Brazilian international Gabriel Jesus could be renewed at the forefront of the attack and accompanied by the indispensable Sterling.
Many absences are to report from Manchester United. Thus, the French international Pogba and Martial, the experienced Serbian middle Matic and the usual substitutes Bailly, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah and Rojo are stuck in the infirmary. Marcus Rashford carries the Red Devils in the offensive and he scored twice against Tottenham midweek.
The compositions for Manchester City vs Manchester United
The likely composition of Manchester City:
Ederson – Walker, Otamendi, Fernandinho, Mendy – De Bruyne, Rodri, Bernardo Silva – Mahrez, Gabriel Jesus, Sterling.
Absent: Aguero, Laporte, Sané, Zinchenko (injured).
Unsure: None.
The tactical provision provided (4-3-3):
Ederson
Walker – Otamendi – Fernandinho – Mendy
From Bruyne – Rodri – Bernardo Silva
Mahrez – Gabriel Jesus – Sterling
The likely composition of Manchester United:
De Gea – Wan – Bissaka, Lindelof, Maguire, Young – McTominay, Fred – James, Lingard, Rashford – Greenwood.
Absent: Pogba, Martial, Matic, Bailly, Dalot, Fosu-Mensah, Rojo (wounded).
Unsure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (42-3-1):
De Gea
Wan-Bissaka – Lindelof – Maguire – Young
McTominay – Fred
James – Lingard – Rashford
Greenwood
The history of confrontations Manchester City vs Manchester United
Since arriving on the Manchester City bench of Guardiola, the Citizens have won 4 times, 2 losses and 1 draw.
Key points for the match Manchester City vs Manchester United
– Last year, Manchester City dominated their United neighbors at home (3-1) but also away (0-2).
– Manchester City have won their last 3 league games played in front of their fans.
– No less than 11 points difference between today’s two teams in the standings.
Free Betting Tips Manchester City vs Manchester United
In front of his fans, Manchester City has the assets to win this derby against United this Saturday.
Betting Tips: Manchester City wins by over 2 goals
Odds: 1.67
