Manchester United vs. Manchester City Prediction, Picks and Odds
- Substitution for Manchester Utd: A. Heaven replaces L. Shaw
- Substitution for Manchester Utd: M. Mount replaces B. Fernandes
- VAR: Goal Disallowed - offside
- Substitution for Manchester Utd: M. Ugarte replaces Casemiro
- Substitution for Manchester City: T. Reijnders replaces B. Silva
- Substitution for Manchester City: R. Ait Nouri replaces J. Doku
- Substitution for Manchester City: D. Mukasa replaces E. Haaland
- Goal scored for Manchester Utd by P. Dorgu, assisted by M. Cunha0-2
- R. Lewis (Manchester City) cautioned
- Substitution for Manchester Utd: M. Cunha replaces B. Mbeumo
- Goal scored for Manchester Utd by B. Mbeumo, assisted by B. Fernandes0-1
- N. O'Reilly (Manchester City) cautioned
- Substitution for Manchester City: N. O'Reilly replaces M. Alleyne
- Substitution for Manchester City: R. Cherki replaces P. Foden
- Rodri (Manchester City) cautioned
- VAR: Goal Disallowed - offside
- VAR: Goal Disallowed - offside
- L. Shaw (Manchester Utd) cautioned
- D. Dalot (Manchester Utd) cautioned
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Match prediction & analysis
Match overview
- Teams: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 7:30 AM ET
- Venue: Old Trafford
Current betting odds
- Moneyline: Manchester United +220, Manchester City +130, draw +270
Dimers' win & correct score probabilities
- Manchester United: 28.1%
- Manchester City: 49.6%
- Draw: 22.2%
These probabilities are generated using Dimers' Premier League data model, which predicts the most likely outcomes for all major betting markets.
Most likely correct score: Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City (9.7%)
Correct score projections are based on expected scoring patterns. A team can have a higher chance of winning overall, even if the single most likely scoreline is a draw or narrow result.
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Who will win Manchester United vs. Manchester City? Prediction & correct score
Manchester City is the most likely winner of this match with a win probability of 49.6%.
The most likely correct score is Manchester United 1-1 Manchester City.
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