Manchester United vs Manchester City Betting Tips

Manchester United are playing against Manchester City in the Old Trafford, Manchester on the 06th of November 2021, Saturday at 18:00 IST. The first Manchester Derby of the season comes at a time when both teams are displaying their scratchy self in the league.

Manchester United Form and Team News

It’s amazing as to how fortunes change within one or two match, that’s exactly what happened to the Manchester United after the last game hammering at the hands of Liverpool and redemption in the form of a three-nil win against Tottenham in the very next game. Barring that, they had started this season in some style after the first nine games, they were clinical and not reckless until the first few games. Five wins and two draws to go with three losses from the first ten games is starting to look bad. They are playing against a rampant Man City in what is to be the first Manchester Derby of the season. They have won four games and lost four games in the last ten they have played while two games ended in a draw. Manchester United surely have everything in their favor now, and winning championships should be the only priority from here on.

Cristiano is back in the house!! He ignited the Old Trafford time and again in the last few games with some incredible winners or equalizers to his name. Ole is under severe pressure given what all have happened in the Old Trafford lately. Sancho has not been able to hold the reputation of being the force that he used to be in the right wing at Dortmund, the reason why Man United look a tad undone in the wings. Talisman Pogba has made a stellar start with seven assists in just the eight games played. Bruno too has made an impact with his accurate ball play and control. 

Manchester City Form and Team News

Man City have hit the third-most goals so far and conceded the second least goals as well, but still they find themselves in the third position due to a loss at the hands of Crystal in the last game and a two goal draw against Liverpool last week. They were one of the best clubs in the world last season and as it has been for many seasons now, but even the league titles speak for themselves, the hunt for a European championship is still happening, and they faltered in the final last time around. They finished the league as the number one team, they were so dominant in the league that they were confirmed with the title even before the last three games of the season. This season however with the sort of start that the City team have had to endure, it’s more than likely the manager will have to turn the tables around for a more consistent layer of performances. 

Superstar manager Pep Guardiola has been instrumental in Man City winning multiple league titles in the past few years, but his conundrum of not being able to win the European Championship after the famous Barcelona reign in 2011 is still up for debate, he could’ve buried the conversation had he won the championship last season, but that was not to be. Jack Grealish has brought to the table that creativity they were lacking in the middle of the park whose source earlier used to be only a certain Kevin De Bruyne. Now they have the luxury of playing both in the middle for sustained pressing. Joao Cancelo is proving to be a rock at the back and is turning up every game as well. 

Odds by Casumo

Manchester City are favorites to win according to the Casumo Sportsbook. They are placed at 1.71 odds while Manchester United is placed at4.60. The odds for a draw is 4.10.

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Our Tipster’s Angle

Manchester City are favorites to win this tie given the form they are in even though they are playing away from home. Man United on the other hand are relying too much on a certain Cristiano Ronaldo every game and if he is covered, then the Reds are finding themselves in a spot of bother. City have even won most of the last few games played between the two sides at Old Trafford to strengthen the above statement. 

Tip 1: Manchester City total goals over 1.5

Manchester City have in the last seven matches across competitions have seen five of these games where they have managed to score over 1.5 goals individually. While in the last seven four games that Manchester City have played, they have managed to score above the above limit in three of those matches as well. Manchester United also have conceded over 1.5 goals in four of their last five games. Playing at home, their last game also saw Manchester United conceding over 1.5 goals to the opponent. While playing head-to-head, Manchester City has been over the limit in one of their last two meetings. So, the game between Manchester City and Manchester United on Saturday will most likely have Manchester City scoring over 1.5 goals in it. The odds for Manchester City total goals over 1.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 1.56.

Tip 2: Manchester United total goals over 1.5

Manchester United with the addition of Cr7 to the lineup have been able to power their goal-scoring prowess and have been scoring quite frequently as well. They have in the last five matches across competitions have seen four games where they have managed to score over 1.5 goals individually. While in the last four home games that Manchester United have played, they have managed to score over the limit in two matches as well. Manchester City also have conceded over 1.5 goals in two of the last four away games. While playing head-to-head too, Man United have score over the limit in the last game. So the game between Manchester United and Manchester City on Saturday will most likely have Manchester United scoring over 1.5 goals in it. The odds for Manchester United total goals over 1.5 according to the Casumo Sportsbook is 2.80.

Conclusion

Manchester United have not won in the last three home game and this game could be the best opportunity to rewrite that record, Ole’s position is on the edge and any let ups here could mean the end for him at the helm, however the Manchester Derby promises to have some spectacular football. Summarizing on a couple of tips from above:

1. Manchester City total goals over 1.5 @ 1.56.
2. Manchester United total goalsover 1.5@ 2.80.

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