Man Utd v Man City: Prediction, tips and bet builder as Red Devils grab an important win
Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim
Super Sunday brings us the 196th Manchester Derby and we've got some cracking tips that could help you land a juicy bet builder on April 6.
Man City have dominated this fixture over the years, and the away side in this series has enjoyed the better of it, winning 10 of 18 matches.
On the other hand, the Red Devils are unbeaten in three meetings across all competitions, with City’s struggles suggesting the tide may be turning.
Ruben Amorim’s side beat City in December but have produced multiple performances that demonstrate they can get the better of them besides, such as the score draws with Arsenal in league and cup, plus their trip to Anfield.
City continue to hunt down the top five while targeting a Champions League place, though Erling Haaland’s injury causes a problem.
There are reasons to believe the hosts can get a positive result in Sunday’s derby, will the red half of the city put some gloss on a miserable season?
Man Utd v Man City bet builder
Both teams to score & Man United: Win or draw
Over 3.5 cards
Bruno Fernandes: 1+ shot on target
Both teams to score & Man United: Win or draw
The odds for this contest are correct, so there’s no value to be found. As a matter of opinion, we think United have shown enough in games against good teams to suggest they’ll score and claim at least a point.
Goals are also likely, as both teams have scored in eight of nine meetings. There were three or more goals in seven of those matches.
Man Utd are unbeaten in five matches at Old Trafford and City have failed to win eight of their previous 11 on the road.
Over 3.5 cards
Leicester City fan John Brooks will take charge of a Manchester derby for the first time in his career on Sunday.
Brooks has officiated United on four occasions this campaign and City twice. It’s always been eventful when he’s at the whistle.
Brooks has avoided showing his red card in 24 contests across all competitions this season, though he has produced a high average of 5.35 yellow cards per 90 minutes.
A Manchester derby will have plenty of flash points so go with over 3.5 cards.
Bruno Fernandes: 1+ shot on target
Even if it’s a speculative drive from a distance or a dangerous set piece, you can be sure that Bruno is the most likely threat.
He’s averaging 2.84 shots per 90 minutes and hitting the target close to once on average.
Marmoush to score last
With Erling Haaland out injured, expect Omar Marmoush to plug the gap.
He’s scored six times in a City shirt, including a hat-trick in the 4-0 league win over Newcastle in February, which were his first goals for the club.
The Egyptian has five goals from his eight league appearances and scored the last goal in his last two matches, so for a bit of value put him down to score last again.
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