Bet on Manchester United vs Manchester City on Football

Manchester City are widely expected to be favored to win this Manchester derby, given they sit higher in the Premier League table than Manchester United and boast a stronger recent record in big away games, with many early markets likely to have City around 1.75–1.90, United near 4.00, and the draw about 3.80. City’s superior squad depth and attacking metrics this season, especially in chance creation and xG, support their status as favorites with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between Manchester United and Manchester City is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM UTC on January 17, 2026. In local UK time, this corresponds to a 12:30 PM GMT kickoff at Old Trafford.

The game will be played at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, the historic home of Manchester United with a capacity of around 74,000 spectators. The stadium is known for its tight, intense atmosphere in derby matches, with both Stretford End and away section typically creating high-pressure conditions for players.

Based on current league form and squad quality, the prediction leans toward a Manchester City win, with a likely price near 1.80 on the away side, 4.00 on Manchester United, and 3.80 on the draw, implying City’s win probability is clearly higher than their rivals. A scoreline around 2-1 to Manchester City is a reasonable projection, with United’s inconsistent defending and City’s attacking options suggesting good value on City to win and over 2.5 total goals.

In recent head-to-head Premier League meetings over the last few seasons, Manchester City have won the majority of matches against Manchester United, including several multi-goal victories, while United have managed only occasional derby wins. Across their last 10 competitive derbies in all competitions, City hold a clear edge in wins and goal difference, underlining why they are considered favorites going into this clash at Old Trafford.