Manchester United U21 vs Manchester City U21 prediction 19.02.2024

• Competition: Premier League 2
• Date: Monday, 19th February 2024
• Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CET
• Venue: Leigh Sports Village (Leigh)

Manchester United U21 will host last season’s Premier League 2 winner, Manchester City U21, at Leigh Sports Village on Monday evening.

Last season, Manchester United U21 ended in 9th place out of 14 teams in Group 1. This season, the format of Premier League 2 has been revised, with 26 “Category One” academies now competing in a single league. Currently, Manchester United U21 is mid-table, sitting in 13th place with 17 points from 11 rounds. They have played one or two games less than most other teams, and a couple of potential wins could significantly elevate their position in the league table.

Last season, Manchester City U21 clinched the Premier League 2 Group 1 title. However, their performance this season is a stark contrast as they currently stand as the worst team in the league. At present, they are in the 26th position with a meager eight points from 13 rounds. Unfortunately, there’s no indication of any imminent turnaround in their fortunes.

Man Utd U21 vs Man City U21 pick: MU U21 to win

MU U21 are performing well, having secured victories in three out of their last four matches. Their only defeat in this period was a close 3:2 loss against Chelsea U21 on their home ground, where Chelsea managed to score the decisive goal in extra time. Additionally, MU U21 have been consistently strong at home throughout the season, winning four out of six matches. They have been particularly impressive on the offensive side, netting 23 goals &— the highest in the league!

This season, Manchester City U21 have been performing poorly, having only one win in 13 games. Their defense is particularly dreadful, making them the weakest team in that aspect with 40 goals conceded in just 13 rounds. They’re likely to face major challenges against one of the league’s top offensive teams.

Taking into account all of the above, we are firmly of the opinion that MU U21 is likely to secure a win, probably in a high-scoring match.