Manchester Utd vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (29 October)

Despite a turbulent last year, Manchester United secured a good 3rd place in the Premier League, which allows them to compete in the Champions League this season. For the 2nd year on Erik ten Hag's bench, the Red Devils obviously have legitimate ambitions. Unfortunately, they still show too much irregularity 5 victories and 4 defeats. Thus, Manchester United today occupies 8th place in the Premier League with a disbursement of 5 points on the Big 4, the club's declared objective. Bruno Fernandes' teammates are far from playing to their full potential.

They have still won 3 of their last 4 championship matches, losing 1. After being surprised at home by Crystal Palace 0-1, United won, by the narrowest of margins each time, against Brentford 2-1 and at bottom side Sheffield United last weekend 1 -2. This week, the Mancunian team barely beat Copenhagen 1-0 and moved up to 3rd place in Group A of the Champions League.

For this Manchester derby, United still has to deal with several packages. Indeed, important defenders Lisandro Martinez and Shaw, Dutch full-back Malacia and substitute Diallo are all injured. Added to this are the uncertainties weighing on the participations of the incumbents Wan-Bissaka and Casemiro. Recruited at a high price this summer from Atalanta, striker Höjlund has yet to shake the net in the Premier League. On the other hand, he distinguished himself in the Champions League (3 goals in 3 matches) and should once again be supported by the important Bruno Fernandes (2 goals and 2 assists in PL) and Rashford (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) well that the latter has not met expectations since the start of the season. Winger Jadon Sancho remains sidelined by ten Hag. For Manchester City, the very important playmaker De Bruyne is unavailable this weekend. Seriously injured at the start of the season, the Belgian international should only return to the field in a few weeks.

In addition, starting defender Akanji is suspended after receiving a red card. The last day, however, was marked by the return from suspension of midfielder Rodri who displayed a breathtaking level of play. Solid at the back, the Skyblues have the best defense in the championship. Mute during the previous 2 days, Haaland (9 goals in PL) found the net against Brighton. Author of a double this week in the Champions League, this time he could be associated with Julian Alvarez (4 goals and 3 assists in PL), who started on the bench against Young Boys. Note that the former Rennais Doku (1 goal and 1 assist in PL) has adapted perfectly to the requirements of Guardiola's system.