Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction 13.09.2026 | Premier League
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Manchester City
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- Competition: Premier League
- Date: 13th September 2026
- Kick-off: 16:30 UK / 17:30 CEST
- Venue: Old Trafford
The Manchester derby is back, and the stakes feel completely different this time. City arrives with their usual mechanical precision, but Old Trafford is buzzing with genuine belief. I still can't stop thinking about United’s 2-0 masterclass back in January. They absolutely suffocated City's midfield that afternoon, proving the gap is shrinking. Now, the Citizens want revenge. Can United's backline hold firm against a relentless attack, or will the blue half of Manchester silence the Stretford End? Let’s dive straight into the tactical blueprints, team news, and smartest betting angles for this blockbuster.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Manchester United
2 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
3 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
0 : 0
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
1 : 2
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester City
7 : 6
Manchester United
Community Shield
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Manchester City
1 : 2
Manchester United
FA Cup
Across their last ten encounters, it is a dead heat with four wins apiece and two draws. It’s been pure tactical warfare. We’ve seen everything from City's dominant 3-0 routings to United's grit in a recent 2-0 masterclass. The average number of goals per game was 2.60.
Manchester United team overview
Manchester United enters this one on the back of a resounding 4-0 Champions League destruction of Sabah FK.
The Red Devils look vastly improved under Michael Carrick after stabilizing to a 3rd-place Premier League finish last season. Still, Carrick's men have endured a mixed domestic start, picking up just four points from three games.
Honestly, watching them draw 2-2 with Everton was highly frustrating. Their overall home form remains a strong point, as they are currently on a five-game winning run at Old Trafford, scoring 17 goals in that span.
Red-hot forward Benjamin Šeško is the man to watch, having netted two goals in his last two games across all competitions. However, a major absentee is star defender Matthijs de Ligt, who remains sidelined. Let's see if their depth can cope against City.
Last matches of Manchester United
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Manchester United
4 : 0
Sabah
Champions League
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Everton
2 : 2
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
5 : 2
Ipswich Town
Premier League
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Hull City
2 : 0
Manchester United
Premier League
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Manchester United
2 : 4
AC Milan
Club Friendlies 1
Manchester United lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Senne Lammens
Defenders
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2
Diogo Dalot
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5
Harry Maguire
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6
Lisandro Martínez
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3
Noussair Mazraoui
Midfielders
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37
Kobbie Mainoo
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18
Youri Tielemans
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8
Bruno Fernandes
Forwards
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19
Bryan Mbeumo
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10
Matheus Cunha
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30
Benjamin Šeško
Manchester City team overview
Manchester City enters this one on the back of a commanding 2-0 Champions League triumph over FC Porto. The Sky Blues have adapted seamlessly following a 2nd-place Premier League finish last season under Pep Guardiola.
Now, Enzo Maresca’s men look formidable on paper, though they've ridden their luck at times. They sit top of the table after securing a flawless three wins from three league games, scoring seven times.
Watching them pick opponents apart makes me think they could unstoppable this year but Sunday’s game will be their first real test for the campaign. Their form on the road is equally relentless, boasting five wins from their last seven competitive games away from the Etihad.
Naturally, Erling Haaland is the undisputed danger man, having already exploded for three league goals this season, alongside his midweek brace. Jeremy Doku remains a noticeable absentee due to injury.
Last matches of Manchester City
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Porto
0 : 2
Manchester City
Champions League
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Manchester City
1 : 0
Coventry City
Premier League
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Crystal Palace
1 : 4
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
2 : 1
AFC Bournemouth
Premier League
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Arsenal
3 : 0
Manchester City
Community Shield
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Gianluigi Donnarumma
Defenders
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45
Abdukodir Khusanov
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3
Rúben Dias
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6
Marc Guéhi
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24
Joško Gvardiol
Midfielders
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17
Enzo Fernández
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10
Rayan Cherki
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5
Elliot Anderson
Forwards
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42
Antoine Semenyo
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9
Erling Haaland
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47
Phil Foden
Prediction
I’m expecting an absolute barnstormer at Old Trafford. United can score at will at home, but their leaky defense is a serious worry right now. City aren't perfectly impenetrable either under Maresca. They will both trade blows. Honestly, seeing how vulnerable both backlines have looked early on, a high-scoring stalemate feels inevitable. Don’t expect a cagey tactical chess match. It’s going to end in a thrilling 2-2 draw.
Three reasons we expect at least two goals in the 2nd half of this game
- 9 of the last 12 meetings between Man United and City finished with over 2.5 goals.
- Man City finished only two of their last 7 competitive games without conceding.
- Manchester United shipped at least two goals in four of their last five outings.
Main prediction Manchester United - Manchester City
Over 1.5 goals 2nd half
Best Odds:
Megapari
1.75
Manchester United vs Manchester City standings in Premier League
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 9 |
| 2 | Arsenal | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 9 |
| 3 | Hull City | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 4 | Chelsea | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 7 | +1 | 6 |
| 5 | Brentford | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 2 | +3 | 5 |
| 6 | Newcastle United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 5 |
| 7 | Liverpool | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 5 |
| 8 | Everton | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 - 3 | +2 | 5 |
| 9 | Leeds United | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 5 |
| 10 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 - 5 | +3 | 4 |
| 11 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 - 6 | +1 | 4 |
| 12 | Sunderland | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 14 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 3 |
| 15 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 2 |
| 16 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 2 |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 1 |
| 18 | Aston Villa | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 1 |
| 19 | Fulham | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 7 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | Coventry City | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 - 5 | -5 | 0 |