Manchester City and Manchester United are set to clash in the 2025 Manchester Derby on Sunday. Manchester City aims to level their season series and climb higher in the Premier League standings, with Champions League qualification in their sights. Currently fifth in the league (15 wins, 6 draws, 9 losses), City are on a two-game winning streak, most recently defeating Leicester City 2-0. Manchester United, positioned 13th (10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses), will be looking to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
The match is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. ET at Old Trafford. Bookmakers favor Manchester City at +115, while Manchester United are underdogs at +225. A draw is priced at +260, and the over/under for total goals is set at 2.5. Soccer expert Martin Green has shared his predictions for this highly anticipated derby.
Green`s expertise in soccer betting is well-regarded, with a history of profitable picks across various competitions.
Expert Picks: Both Teams to Score & Over 2.5 Goals
Recent encounters between these rivals have been high-scoring, with at least three goals in four of their last five matches. Their December game saw Manchester United come from behind to win 2-1. Despite the absence of their top scorer, Erling Haaland, due to injury, Manchester City`s attack remains potent. Phil Foden is expected to play a key role in offense, having already contributed seven goals and two assists this season.
Manchester United`s form has improved since February, suffering only one loss. Their matches have also seen goals, with two of the last three involving at least three goals in total. Bruno Fernandes leads United`s attack, with eight goals and nine assists this season.
Expert Pick: Manchester City to Win (+115)
Manchester City are just one point behind Chelsea for a top-four spot and have dominated the Premier League in recent years, winning the last four titles. They had the upper hand in their previous match against United in December until a late turnaround. Manchester City`s last finish outside the top four was in the 2009-10 season.
Defender Josko Gvardiol is another key player for City, having scored five goals this season. His attacking threat from defense adds another dimension to City`s game.
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