Manchester City vs Manchester United betting tips: Premier League preview, predictions & odds

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Man City to win and under 2.5 goals (3/1)

Given the nature of the derby and the importance for both, this is likely to be a cagey affair.

Manchester City will desperately need to match or better Liverpool’s result when they face West Ham the day earlier.

Manchester United were very poor in their last league outing as they were held to a goalless draw with Watford.

Raheem Sterling to score first (5/1)

Sterling is expected to return to City’s line-up having been rested in the FA Cup.

He has 13 goals to his name this season.

Match preview: Manchester City vs Manchester United

Manchester City maintained their six-point lead at the top of the table last Saturday with a win at Goodison Park.

Pep Guardiola’s side won 1-0 against Everton with Phil Foden scoring the only goal.

They are now six points above Liverpool, but the Reds have a game in hand over them.

City were also in FA Cup action this week as they defeated Peterborough to reach the quarter-finals.

Manchester City v Leicester City – Premier League MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 26: Raheem Sterling of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 4-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Leicester City at Etihad Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)

Manchester United held by Watford

Manchester United were held to a goalless draw with Watford last weekend.

The Hornets claimed a huge point at Old Trafford to dent the Red Devils’ top four hopes.

Man United are now 4th place but have Spurs and Arsenal hot on their heels.

Leeds United v Manchester United – Premier League LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Victor Lindeloef and Jadon Sancho of Manchester United after scoring their team’s second goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on February 20, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Manchester City team news

Ruben Dias is a doubt for the match after suffering a leg injury.

Zack Steffen and Cole Plamer both remain sidelined.

Manchester United team news

Scott McTominay is back from an illness.

Edinson Cavani is still out due to a groin problem.

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