Man Utd vs Man City predictions: Red Devils to avoid defeat in 17/2 Bet Builder
James Milton
Man Utd beat Man City 2-0 in Michael Carrick's first game in charge in January
City have won their first four competitive fixtures under new manager Enzo Maresca
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Man Utd and Man City both made winning starts in the Champions League in midweek, but the highlight of their week is Sunday's Premier League derby at Old Trafford.
City are favourites after beating Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Coventry in their first three league games under Enzo Maresca.
However, they have won only one of their last six meetings with United and had just one shot on target in January's 2-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
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Team news
United's summer signing Carlos Baleba (ankle) is still a week or so away from returning to action. Amad Diallo and Matthijs de Ligt also miss out, along with long-term absentee Manuel Ugarte (knee), but Luke Shaw should be available.
City have fewer injury concerns than their hosts. Winger Jeremy Doku is not quite ready to return, but Nico O'Reilly has fully recovered from a back problem.
The stats
There were over 3.5 goals in five of United's last eight matches in all competitions and skipper Bruno Fernandes has had at least three shots in all four of his appearances this season.
Shaw has been shown 10 yellow cards in 41 Premier League games since the start of last term.
The Citizens have won only one of their last six meetings with the Red Devils.
City new boy Enzo Fernandez averages two shots per 90 minutes since the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season.
Phil Foden has not scored in his last 36 appearances for City and England
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Prediction
Home advantage was decisive in both of last season's Premier League Manchester derbies and it could be a big factor again at Old Trafford on Sunday.
City won 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium in September 2025, before United ran out comprehensive 2-0 winners under Michael Carrick in the return fixture.
United's first two away results this season were a 2-0 loss at promoted Hull and a 2-2 draw at Everton.
But Carrick's men put five goals past Ipswich in their opening home fixture and eased to a 4-0 Champions League win over Sabah on Thursday.
City played 48 hours earlier but had a far tougher assignment, winning 2-0 at Porto, so United or draw double chance looks a good Bet Builder selection.
The Citizens have won all three league games under Maresca this term, but they needed two late goals to seal a 2-1 victory against Bournemouth and had only four shots on target in a 1-0 success at home to Coventry.
City's wide players should put United defender Shaw under pressure. He picked up nine yellow cards in the league last season and was booked in last weekend's draw at Everton.
Bryan Mbeumo scored the opening goal at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, continuing his bright start to the new season. The United forward has had 11 shots in his first three league outings.
Score Prediction: Man Utd 2-2 Man City
