In a highly anticipated 2025 Manchester Derby, Manchester City will aim to level their season series against rivals Manchester United and improve their position in the Premier League table. Manchester City, currently fifth and striving for a Champions League spot next season, are on a winning streak after defeating Leicester City 2-0 on Wednesday. Manchester United, sitting 13th in the league, are looking to bounce back from a recent 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The match is set to kick off at 11:30 a.m. ET at Old Trafford. Current betting odds favor Manchester City at +115 (bet $100 to win $115), while Manchester United are underdogs at +225. A draw is priced at +260, and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. Soccer expert Martin Green has provided his insights and predictions for this Manchester Derby clash.
Green`s soccer predictions have been notably successful, with profitable results in Euro qualifying, EFL Cup, FA Cup, and Champions League, among other competitions.
Expert Picks for Manchester City vs. Manchester United
Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals
High-scoring encounters have been a trend in recent Manchester derbies, with four of the last five matches seeing three or more goals. Their December meeting saw Manchester United secure a 2-1 victory. Despite the absence of their top scorer Erling Haaland due to injury, Manchester City`s attack remains potent. Phil Foden is expected to play a key role in offense, having already contributed seven goals and two assists this season.
Manchester United have shown resilience, losing only once since February, and their recent matches have also tended towards higher goal totals. Bruno Fernandes leads United`s attack, with eight goals and nine assists in the league this season.
Manchester City to Win (+115)
Manchester City are just one point behind Chelsea in the race for the top four, aiming to continue their streak of league championships. They dominated last year`s season series against Manchester United and were leading in their December encounter before a late turnaround. Manchester City`s last finish outside the top four was in the 2009-10 season.
Defender Josko Gvardiol also contributes to City`s attacking threat, with five goals this season. He notably scored in their 3-1 victory over Chelsea on January 25. The odds for Manchester City to win are currently at +115.
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