Premier League 2024-2025: Man United vs Man City Prediction

Man United

Home Team
27%
VS

Man City

Away Team
55%
Draw: 19%
Over 2.5: 60%
Under 2.5: 40%

Current Standings

Pos Team Pl W D L GF GA GD Pts
1 Liverpool 30 22 7 1 70 27 43 73
2 Arsenal 30 17 10 3 55 25 30 61
3 Nott'm Forest 30 17 6 7 50 35 15 57
4 Chelsea 30 15 7 8 54 37 17 52
5 Man City 30 15 6 9 57 40 17 51
6 Newcastle 29 15 5 9 49 39 10 50
7 Aston Villa 30 13 9 8 44 45 -1 48
8 Brighton 30 12 11 7 48 45 3 47
9 Fulham 30 12 9 9 44 40 4 45
10 Bournemouth 30 12 8 10 49 38 11 44
11 Brentford 30 12 5 13 51 47 4 41
12 Crystal Palace 29 10 10 9 37 34 3 40
13 Man United 30 10 7 13 37 41 -4 37
14 Tottenham 30 10 4 16 55 44 11 34
15 Everton 30 7 13 10 32 37 -5 34
16 West Ham 30 9 7 14 33 50 -17 34
17 Wolves 30 8 5 17 41 58 -17 29
18 Ipswich 30 4 8 18 30 63 -33 20
19 Leicester 30 4 5 21 25 67 -42 17
20 Southampton 30 2 4 24 22 71 -49 10

Recent Trends

Man United ❌ ✅ ⚪ ✅ ⚪

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 3 - 0)
  • 3rd Last Match: ⚪ vs Arsenal (Goals: 1 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Ipswich (Goals: 3 - 2)
  • 5th Last Match: ⚪ vs Everton (Goals: 2 - 2)

Man City ✅ ⚪ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Leicester (Goals: 2 - 0)
  • 2nd Last Match: ⚪ vs Brighton (Goals: 2 - 2)
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Nott'm Forest (Goals: 0 - 1)
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Tottenham (Goals: 1 - 0)
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Liverpool (Goals: 0 - 2)

Advanced Metrics (Last 5 games)

Man United

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.73
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.77
# Clean Sheets: 1

Man City

Average Expected Goals (xG): 1.94
Average Expected Goals Against (xGA): 1.30
# Clean Sheets: 2

Key Prediction Insights

In the upcoming clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, the odds favor the away team's triumph, with a 55.0% probability of victory for Manchester City. Meanwhile, the probability of a Manchester United win stands at 27.0%, and there's a 19.0% chance of a draw. With the predicted outcome suggesting a likely victory for Manchester City, the game is also anticipated to feature over 2.5 goals, with a 60.0% probability. Currently, Manchester City holds the 5th place in the Premier League standings, while Manchester United is positioned at 13th.

Match Analysis

Both teams have had mixed results in their recent performances. Manchester United recently secured a strong 3-0 away victory against Leicester, but they also suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Nott'm Forest. They managed a 1-1 draw at home against Arsenal to round out their last three matches. The Red Devils have shown resilience, averaging 1.6 goals per game over their last five matches, yet they also conceded 1.8 goals on average, indicating defensive vulnerabilities. Manchester City, on the other hand, has been more consistent in front of goal, averaging 2.0 goals per game in their last five outings. They recently defeated Leicester 2-0 at home and held Brighton to a 2-2 draw, but stumbled against Nott'm Forest with a 1-0 loss. Defensively, City has shown slightly better stability, with an average of 1.6 goals conceded per match and two clean sheets in their last five games.

Final Prediction

Manchester City's edge in this matchup can be attributed to their stronger attacking prowess and better defensive record in recent games. With City averaging more goals per game and holding a higher league position, they appear to have the upper hand. A key factor to watch during the game will be whether Manchester United can tighten their defense to withstand City's attacking threat.