Man United vs Man City Predictions: 17.01.2026 - Premier League Betting Tips

Man United vs Man City

It's the Manchester derby on Saturday at Old Trafford as Michael Carrick looks to turn around the Red Devils fortunes. Winless in four, his official first match in charge couldn't be more difficult as Pep Guardiola's title-chasing side make the short trip across Manchester.

Our Premier League football expert Nathan Joyes analyses the lunch time kick-off and provides his best bet for the match.

Man United need a win

One Man United legend makes way for another as Michael Carrick looks to improve on what Darren Fletcher was able to achieve (D1 L1). Without a win since Boxing Day, Man United have fallen out of the top five and are now behind Liverpool, Brentford and Newcastle.

The board will be hoping Carrick can work his magic sooner rather than later - although a home tie against Man City is far from simple. Arsenal will follow and Spurs at home is just around the corner - the Red Devils have their work cut out.

Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo's AFCON have both recently come to an end, and Carrick will be desperate to get both on the pitch as soon as possible, although it may come slightly too soon for the latter.

Aside from the two Africans, Man United head into this with a near fully fit squad - and there's no more time for excuses if they want to claim a Champions League spot next season.

Man City bouncing back in style

After three consecutive draws in the Premier League, Guardiola demanded more from his team in the FA Cup. A comprehensive 10-1 win against Exeter followed, before his squad backed that up with a 2-0 win over Newcastle in the EFL Cup semi-final.

Man City's winless runs don't last long and they now head into the derby in a confident mood ready to close the six-point gap with Arsenal.

Away from home, there's some room for improvement - but it's only minor. Only three teams have won more points on the road, but no one has scored more than Man City - something Man United will be wary of.

With new signing Antoine Semenyo bagging two goals in his first two matches, the 26-year-old could be exactly what Man City have been lacking in recent weeks.

Man United vs Man City H2H

Man City head into this clash having only won one of their last five meetings against their rivals. However, that did come this season with a dominant 3-0 win at the Etihad.

Yet at Old Trafford they have been rather successful, winning three of their last five visits, keeping four clean sheets in the process.

Our Man United vs Man City betting tip

With Man United struggling to find their rhythm, it's difficult to look past Guardiola's side that have scored 12 goals in their last two matches. But what's the best angle?

Nathan Joyes has analysed the Premier League betting odds for this match and puts his main bet forward.

Manchester will be Blue

Man United (13/5 with Betfred) are odds-against to end their winless run - but even with a new manager in the dugout they don't look capable of upsetting a Man City (10/11 with Betano) side that has found its stride again.

Although Man City dropped points vs Sunderland and Chelsea, both performances warranted the victories - and perhaps their draw vs Brighton was the reality check they needed that sparked a revival in recent weeks.

A win was expected against Exeter but the manner of the victory was exceptional, and they built on that with an impressive victory over Newcastle midweek.

The addition of Semenyo has been a breath of fresh air Guardiola's squad needed - and so they can head to Old Trafford and claim three points for the fourth time in their last six visits. Their 10/11 price is almost too generous.

TIP: Man City to win at 10/11 with BetMGM.

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