Man United vs Man City Preview
Man United look short on confidence after a four-match winless run in all competitions. Man City win a lot of games and the in-form Citizens can beat United in the Premier League.
Key Stats - Citizens Impressive on the Road
- Man United have lost 3 of their last 5 games against Man City.
- Man City have won 5 of their last 6 away matches.
| 2025/26 Premier League | Man United | Man City |
|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 Premier League | Manchester United | Manchester City |
| Current Position | 7th | 2nd |
| Form (Last 5) | D D D W L | D D D W W |
| Wins | 8 | 13 |
| Draws | 8 | 4 |
| Losses | 5 | 4 |
| Goals Scored (pg) | 36 (1.71) | 45 (2.14) |
| Goals Conceded (pg) | 32 (1.52) | 19 (0.90) |
| Clean Sheets | 2 (9.5%) | 9 (42.9%) |
| Failed to Score | 3 (14.3%) | 3 (14.3%) |
| Matches Over 2.5 Goals | 12 (57.1%) | 13 (61.9%) |
| Matches Over 3.5 Goals | 5 (23.8%) | 6 (28.6%) |
| Matches with BTTS | 16 (76.2%) | 9 (42.9%) |
H2H - City Solid in Recent Meetings
Man United have an 80-63 advantage against Man City, alongside 54 draws.
Man United Rarely Win
Man United appointed Michael Carrick as interim head coach until the end of the season following Ruben Amorim’s departure. Carrick will be tasked with turning around United’s inconsistent form after just three wins from their last 13 matches.
The Red Devils' most recent win came on Boxing Day against Newcastle, 1-0. Three Premier League draws followed against Wolves 1-1, Leeds 1-1 and Burnley away 2-2.
United’s downturn in form continued following a 2-1 FA Cup third-round defeat at home against Brighton. The Red Devils conceded either side of half time and Benjamin Sesko netted an 85th-minute consolation.
Man City in Strong Away Form
Man City are unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions, winning 10. City haven’t lost a league game since November and are six points behind leaders Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola's side were on an eight-match winning streak, including five away victories. That run ended with three league draws against Sunderland 0-0, Chelsea 1-1 and Brighton 1-1 before a 10-1 cup win over Exeter.
The Citizens continued their strong away form with a 2-0 EFL Cup triumph at Newcastle. City had 1.92-0.88 XG and second half goals from Antoine Semenyo and Rayan Cherki secured the win.
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News
Man United (4-2-3-1): Senne Lammens; Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Lisandro Martinez, Patrick Dorgu; Casemiro, Manuel Ugarte; Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Bryam Mbeumo; Benjamin Sesko
Defender Noussair Mazraoui is on international duty. Forwards Bryan Mbeumo and Amad Diallo are likely to join the squad after returning from the AFCON.
Centre-back Matthijs de Ligt is unavailable due to a back injury.
Man City (4-1-4-1): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Nathan Ake, Rayan Ait Nouri; Rodri; Antoine Semenyo, Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
Attacker Omar Marmoush is on AFCON duty and unavailable. Defenders John Stones, Joskov Gvardiol and Ruben Dias and midfielder Mateo Kovacic are injured.
Forward duo Oscar Bobb and Savinho are also sidelined due to injury. On Bobb’s thigh issue, Pep Guardiola said, “He is still injured. He has not trained with us since the game against Brentford.”