Read our prediction for Manchester United vs Manchester City below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting tips
The upcoming Manchester Derby between Manchester United and Manchester City is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 18:30 at Old Trafford. This highly anticipated clash marks Gameweek 4 of the 2026–27 Premier League season. Both local rivals enter domestic action following successful UEFA Champions League outings midweek, where Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 and Manchester United swept past Sabah 4-0. In the league, Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City sit at the top of the table with a perfect nine points from three games. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick’s Manchester United are looking to find consistency in 11th place, having picked up four points so far. Interestingly, City’s only away league loss in the calendar year of 2026 came at Old Trafford back in January.
Manchester United:
Carrick has some defensive puzzles. Senne Lammens will start in goal. Patrick Dorgu is pushing for a spot after an outstanding performance in Europe, while Luke Shaw faces a late fitness test. Kobbie Mainoo and Youri Tielemans are expected to control the pivot. Up front, Benjamin Šeško could hold his place as the central target man with Bruno Fernandes operating in the hole. Amad Diallo and Manuel Ugarte remain sidelined.
Predicted Manchester United XI (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens – Mussolini, Doekhi, Provstgaard, Tavares – Kobbie Mainoo, Youri Tielemans – Bryan Mbeumo, Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford – Matheus Cunha (or Benjamin Šeško)
Manchester City:
Maresca has a mostly healthy squad with Gianluigi Donnarumma between the posts and Marc Guéhi commanding the backline. Joško Gvardiol has taken on a highly aggressive role under Maresca, drifting centrally and into attacking areas. The relentless Erling Haaland—already firing on all cylinders this season—will lead the line alongside dangerous threats like Rayan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo. Jeremy Doku is out with an injury.
Predicted Manchester City XI (4-2-3-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma – Matheus Nunes (or Abduqodir Khusanov), Rúben Dias, Marc Guéhi, Joško Gvardiol – Enzo Fernández, Elliot Anderson – Antoine Semenyo, Rayan Cherki, Iliman Ndiaye – Erling Haaland
Manchester United vs Manchester City head to head matches
17.01.2026 Manchester United – Manchester City 2-0
14.09.2025 Manchester United – Manchester City 3-0
06.04.2025 Manchester United – Manchester City 0-0
15.12.2024 Manchester United – Manchester City 1-2
10.08.2024 Manchester United – Manchester City 2-1
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.50
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