Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction

Sunday 13 September 2026, 16:30, Old Trafford

Full time: 0-1

Our prediction

The model gives Manchester United a 34% chance of winning, 25% for a draw and 41% for Manchester City. Expected goals: Manchester United 1.5, Manchester City 1.7. Most likely score: 1-1.

Predictions by market

Goals

Over 1.5 goals83%
Over 2.5 goals61%
Over 3.5 goals39%
Both teams score64%

Most likely scores

  • 1-111.4%
  • 1-28.7%
  • 2-18%
  • 2-26.6%
  • 0-16.2%

Recent form

Manchester United

  • WManchester United 4-0 Sabah FK
  • DEverton 2-2 Manchester United
  • WManchester United 5-2 Ipswich Town
  • LHull City 2-0 Manchester United
  • WBrighton & Hove Albion 0-3 Manchester United

Manchester City

  • WFC Porto 0-2 Manchester City
  • WManchester City 1-0 Coventry City
  • WCrystal Palace 1-4 Manchester City
  • WManchester City 2-1 AFC Bournemouth
  • LManchester City 1-2 Aston Villa

Head to head

  • WManchester United 2-0 Manchester City
  • LManchester City 3-0 Manchester United

How this prediction was made

This is a statistical forecast, not a guarantee. It comes from a goals model fitted on 7,081 recent results across Europe's top leagues, weighting recent matches more heavily. Picks freeze at kick-off and are graded in our public track record. Read the full methodology.

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