Manchester City vs Manchester United: Prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible lineups and betting tips

With both sides of Manchester desperately struggling for form, reigning champions Manchester City host Manchester United, hoping to end their worst streak in years.

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Manchester City have won only one match in 10 games, while Manchester United have still continued their slump despite the recent appointment of Ruben Amorim, and the next installment of the Manchester derby is set to be a desperate grab for vital points by both sides.

The Cityzens have celebrated only one win in the Premier League since October, in a 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest, and have dropped to fourth in the log, eight points behind leaders Liverpool.

Manchester United’s form is not much better, with the Red Devils losing their last two games against Arsenal and Liverpool, leaving them 13th in the Premier League, fighting for a place in the top half of the table.

In 194 editions of the Manchester derby, Manchester United have come out on top 79 times, with Manchester City winning 61 times, while 54 matches have ended in draws.

While Manchester United have been the historical winners, Manchester City have dominated the recent ties, with the Cityzens claiming victories in seven of the last 10 Manchester derbies, with the Red Devils only winning twice.

Manchester City have been plagued by a number of injuries this season and will be without long term absentees Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Nathan Ake, while John Stones and Manuel Akanji are doubts for the tie with Rico Lewis being suspended after last week’s red card.

Ederson (GK); Kyle Walker, Reuben Dias, Simpson-Pusey, Josko Gvardiol; Kevin De Bruyne, Matteo Kovacic; Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, Matheus Nunes; Erling Haaland.

Manchester United on the other hand, have a virtually clean injury slate, with only Luke Shaw a certain absentee from the Manchester derby.

Andre Onana; Nouassir Mazraoui, Mathijs De Ligt, Lisandro Martinez; Amad Diallo, Manuel Ugarte, Kobbie Mainoo, Diogo Dalot; Bruno Fernandes, Alejandro Garnacho; Rasmus Hojlund.

Manchester City win

Over 2.5 goals