Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 25/05/2024

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Manchester City vs Manchester United. Shape of the Teams

In the last six months, Manchester City has only been defeated twice. One of these losses came in the Champions League quarterfinals, while the other one was a domestic defeat to Aston Villa in December. 

The last seven games have all ended in victories for the Citizens, showcasing their dominance under Pep Guardiola as the reigning English champions.

Comparing them to Manchester United isn’t just uninteresting; it’s almost a violation of football ethics. The Red Devils desperately need to win this final to salvage Erik ten Hag’s reputation, which has taken a significant hit.

Without a victory, Manchester United will once again go trophyless. The main highlight of their FA Cup campaign has been the victory against Liverpool, while the rest of their journey has been rather unremarkable. 

Manchester City, on the other hand, has convincingly eliminated Chelsea and Newcastle on their way to the final.

Although the Red Devils won against Newcastle and a shaky Brighton, they also lost against the mighty Arsenal and the less formidable Crystal Palace. A draw against Burnley (1-1) probably best describes the current state of the club. 

Manchester City vs Manchester United Main Match Info

• Date and Kickoff Time: Sunday, 25 May, 10:00 AM EDT
• Stadium: Wembley
• Location: London, England
• Last match: Manchester City vs Manchester United: 3-1 (March 3, 2024, Premier League)

Manchester City vs Manchester United, Prediction, Odds

• Pick: Manchester City to win
• Odds: -295 (Tonybet)

Manchester City has had a near-perfect season – the complete opposite of Manchester United’s campaign. However, this doesn’t mean miracles can’t happen. Manchester United has managed to pull off surprising victories under Ole Solksjaer and Erik ten Hag, indicating that the Red Devils are not yet doomed to fail.

Manchester City is expected to field their strongest XI, as there is nothing left to play for domestically. They aim to complete the domestic double – a notable achievement.

Multiple encounters throughout the season have shown Manchester City’s superiority, including their last win at the Etihad (3-1). These victories were more than convincing, with the Citizens dominating and outplaying their derby rivals.

City will likely focus their play around Phil Foden, the team’s most important player this season. If Manchester United can find a way to neutralize him, much of the damage can be mitigated. 

However, Foden is far from the only threat. Jeremy Doku is another dynamic player whose silky dribbles often see him penetrate the penalty box with ease. Given the weaknesses of Manchester United’s backline, Manchester City would also be comfortable using Erling Haaland as a focal point in the box. The Red Devils have struggled to keep clean sheets, which explains their numerous defeats and draws.

Manchester United’s main threat isn’t their attack, as one might assume with Bruno Fernandes, but rather Diogo Dalot, who has been named the club’s player of the season. 

The right-back is one of the few players who kept his head up throughout the season, quietly dropping great performances despite the chaos around him. However, relying on wing play could favour Manchester City, especially with Doku potentially playing against Dalot on the left flank.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tip

• Pick: City over 2.5
• Odds: -205 (Tonybet) 

Manchester United might have found some surprising results throughout this year’s competition, but this is unlikely to suffice against Manchester City. 

A derby by all means, but marked by the stark difference in level between the two teams, especially over the last two years. The Premier League has already demonstrated on two occasions how one team is still rebuilding while the other has never stopped evolving.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Citizens forcing Manchester United to chase the ball relentlessly, eventually tiring the opponent before landing the knockout blow. 

Given the high stakes of the final in a derby, there is no doubt that the Citizens will look to steamroll past their neighbours in front of a roaring crowd in Wembley.

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