- The Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction article for 2026/27 Premier League breaks down form, key players, odds and H2H meetings ahead of the clash.
- The two sides will lock horns on Sunday September 13 at Old Trafford.
- Kick off set for 6:30pm EAT.
Premier League fans are in for a treat in Round 4 as Manchester United host Manchester City this Sunday evening for the highly anticipated 199th Manchester derby.
Michael Carrick’s Red Devils have endured a turbulent start to their 2026–27 domestic campaign, registering mixed results that leave them sitting 11th in the league table with four points.
United opened their season with a shaky defeat away at Hull City and a frustrating draw against Everton, struggling to find consistency in the early stages.
However, they head into the derby on the back of an emphatic, morale-boosting midweek display, when they completely outclassed Champions League debutants Sabah FK in a 4-0 European rout.
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Enzo Maresca’s Man City have enjoyed a flawless start to their league campaign, asserting their dominance early to claim a maximum nine points from their opening three games.
They are tied with Arsenal at the top, although they could have been overtaken by Sunday should the defending champions beat Sunderland on Saturday evening.
The Sky Blues have integrated their summer arrivals seamlessly, bounding out of the gates with consecutive victories over Crystal Palace and Coventry.
Reflecting their formidable league form, City’s latest outing saw them travel to Portugal in midweek and secure a comfortable 2-0 victory over FC Porto to open their Champions League campaign.
They arrive at Old Trafford riding an unblemished four-game winning streak across all competitions, eager to prove they remain the undisputed kings of the city.
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What time does Manchester United vs Manchester City kick off?
The two sides will meet on Sunday, September 13, at Old Trafford, with kick-off set for 6:30pm East Africa Time.
Man United vs Man City team news
Alongside long-term absentees Manuel Ugarte (knee surgery) and Matthijs de Ligt (back surgery), the Red Devils are missing forward Amad Diallo due to an ankle problem and backup goalkeeper Tom Heaton with a hamstring strain.
Midfielder Carlos Baleba remains sidelined with an ankle injury, meaning fans will have to wait longer for his club debut.
Crucial late fitness assessments will decide the final shape of the defence, as left-back Luke Shaw faces a race against time following a thigh injury that kept him out of midweek European action.
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On a positive note, captain Bruno Fernandes is expected to start despite picking up a minor knock.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca enters his first Manchester derby with a nearly full-strength squad.
Winger Jérémy Doku is the only confirmed absentee for the Sky Blues, officially ruled out due to a persistent calf injury sustained in August.
City received a major fitness boost as midfielder Nico O’Reilly has been declared 100% available following a minor back issue.
United vs City predicted lineups
- Manchester United: Lammens; Dalot, Maguire, Martinez, Shaw; Tielemans, Mainoo; Mbeumo, Fernandes, Cunha; Sesko
- Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Guehi, Dias, Gvardiol; Anderson, Fernandez; Semenyo, Cherki, Ndiaye; Haaland
Manchester United vs Manchester City head-to-head record and recent meetings
Manchester United lead the all-time Manchester derby 81-62 across 198 meetings, an advantage built largely during the Busby and Ferguson eras. In the Premier League era, United’s edge narrows to 27-21.
City’s 2008 takeover and Guardiola’s arrival shifted the balance, turning City into a dominant force with frequent titles and high-scoring derby victories.
Still, the rivalry remains fiercely competitive. United beat City in the 2024 FA Cup Final and won their last league meeting 2-0 in January 2026.
Most recent five meetings in all competitions
- Jan 17, 2026: Man United 2-0 Man City (Premier League)
- Sep 14, 2025: Man City 3-0 Man United (Premier League)
- Apr 07, 2025: Man City 0-0 Man United (Premier League)
- Dec 15, 2024: Man City 1-2 Man United (Premier League)
- Aug 10, 2024: Man City 1-1 Man United (Man City won 7-6 on penalties) (Community Shield)
Manchester United vs Manchester City prediction and betting tips
Manchester City have won just one of their last four Premier League games against Manchester United (D1 L2), after winning five of their previous six (L1).
Manchester United have won nine of their 10 Premier League home games since Michael Carrick took charge in January (L1), scoring at least twice in each victory.
They’ve won their last three despite conceding twice in each game, having last conceded 2+ goals in four consecutive home league games in January 1972.
Manchester United have conceded twice in all three of their Premier League games this season.
This will be a tough game to predict, considering both sides are capable of producing a victory in any number of ways.
City come in as slight favourites to win the day, but United are more formidable at home and certainly will not make it easy for their neighbours.
We expect goals in this clash, considering all five of the teams’ recent meetings have produced goals.