Man United vs Man City Bet Builder Tip - Manchester Derby

It’s the Manchester derby this weekend as Pep Guardiola’s Man City travel across the city to take on a Manchester United side with former player Michael Carrick in the dugout for the first time.

Manchester United have had yet another topsy-turvy campaign and come into this with Michael Carrick at the helm, following his ex-teammate Darren Fletcher’s short spell as interim manager. United are seventh in the league after 21 games.

City have had another strong season and are in second place, six points behind league leaders Arsenal. They have won 13, drawn four and lost four of their 21 league matches this season.

Manchester United are 14/5 to win the match
The draw is 3/1
Manchester City’s odds are 19/20 to win the Manchester Derby
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Manchester United vs Manchester City Predictions

Man City to win (19/20)
Erling Haaland over 1.5 shots on target (3/4)
Benjamin Sesko over 0.5 shots on target (4/9)
Bernardo Silva to be carded (11/4)

BEST BET BUILDER TIP – Man City to win @ 19/20

I think Man City are excellent odds to win this derby fixture at 19/20. City are unbeaten in 13 of their last 15 matches in all competitions, with their last two games being wins in each of the domestic cup competitions – a 10-1 win over Exeter City and a 2-0 win against Newcastle. They have drawn their last three league matches. United have won only one of their last five, losing last time out against Brighton in the FA Cup, and also drawing their previous three league matches. In this derby fixture, I think City will control possession and frustrate the home side, which will lead to them creating more chances. I think they’ll win this one.

Erling Haaland over 1.5 shots on target (3/4)

Odds of 3/4 is fantastic for Erling Haaland to have over 1.5 shots on target this weekend. The Norwegian striker has scored 20 goals in 21 league appearances this season, with six in six in the Champions League. In the league, he has had a massive 83 shots, with 41 of them being on target. That gives him an average just under two shots on target per game. I think he will have at least two in this derby fixture.

ALTERNATIVE BET – Erling Haaland to score two or more @ 5/2

With 20 league goals this season, he averages almost one goal per game. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him score a couple against United on Saturday.

Benjamin Sesko over 0.5 shots on target (4/9)

Benjamin Sesko has scored in both of United’s last two matches, with their only goal against Brighton and a brace in their 2-2 draw with Burnley prior to that. Those goals take his tally to five for the season, with four in the league. In his 17 league appearances, he has had 38 shots, with 20 on target, an average of more than one per game. That stat, coupled with confidence from his recent goals, makes this selection a solid addition to the bet builder.

Bernardo Silva to be carded (11/4)

I’m backing Man City’s Bernardo Silva to be booked this weekend. The Portuguese midfielder has picked up nine yellow cards in total this season, with five in the Premier League, three in the Champions League, and one in the Carabao Cup, which came on Tuesday night in their win over Newcastle away from home. He has made 24 fouls in the league this season, an average of more than one per game, and I expect him to make several here as passions flare, with bragging rights at stake. I think he might pick up his tenth card of the season.