LiontipsManchester City vs Manchester United. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022-23 English Premier League (October 2, 2022).
Command Analysis
Manchester City made it to the Champions League semifinals last season. After a confident group stage performance and victories over Sporting CP and Atlético Madrid in the first knockout rounds, the Sky-Blues lost to eventual champions Real Madrid. In the new edition of the main European tournament, the City team got six points from the first two games and currently occupies the first line in the group table. Before the international break, Man City beat Borussia Dortmund (2:1).
In the summer transfer window, the club signed Erling Haaland (60 million) and Kalvin Phillips (48.75 million) from Leeds United. Pep Guardiola's men were off to a good start in the new Premier League season. The defending champions are currently in 2nd place with 17 points from five wins and two draws. They have the best attack in the league with 23 goals scored in 7 games. After a draw against Aston Villa (1:1), Manchester City crushed Wolverhampton (3:0).
Stones, LaporteandPhillipsare all out injured.
Last season, Manchester United had a good performance at the group stage of the Champions League, but in the first knockout round, they lost to Atletico Madrid. A lack of success in the domestic cups and disappointment in the Premier League led to Ole Gunnar Solskjær's sacking. The Red Devils started the new season under Erik ten Hag.
Lisandro Martinez was bought from Ajax for 57.37 million, and Tyrell Malacia was signed for 15 million. The start to the new season was a bit slow, but Manchester United managed to pick up three points from the first two Europa League games and currently sit in 2nd place in the group table. After two straight defeats in the Premier League, ten Hag's men mounted a four-game winning streak. In the last round, the Red Devils beat Arsenal (3:1).
Williams and Maguire have been ruled out of this game. Dubravka, Martial, van de Beek, and Rashford are doubts.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 of the last 4 head-to-head games, goals were scored in both halves.
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
Both teams were unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.
СтавкаCorners: total under 9.5
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 of the last 4 head-to-head games.
Tip and bets
This is the 51st edition of this fixture. The City team has a chance of winning three derbies in a row for the first time since 2014. The reigning champions are yet to lose a game in this Premier League season, but ten Hag's side is on top form, too - the Red Devils looked amazing in their last four games. We expect a close fight with goals on both ends of the field. There have been early goals in the last three head-to-head matches, and hopefully this will be an exciting high-scoring affair as well.
Our prediction — both to score
Both sides have quality performers in their squads and enough motivation. We don't believe that Man City will dominate their cross-town rivals in the upcoming game. In fact, the Red Devils should be able to hold Guardiola's side to a draw.
Second bet — draw
