Manchester City vs Manchester United Prediction 03.03.2024

• Competition: England &— Premier League
• Date: Sunday, 3rd, March 2024
• Kickoff: 15:30 UK / 16.30 CET
• Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

The historic 192nd Manchester derby will take place at the Etihad Stadium this Sunday, reigniting the rivalry between Guardiola’s City and ten Hag’s United.

Manchester City vs Manchester United Betting Tips: AH1 (-1.5)

Despite recent Premier League performances that seemed uninspired and lackluster, including a 1-1 draw against Chelsea and two slim 1-0 wins over Brentford and Bournemouth, Pep Guardiola’s team demonstrated their might midweek, establishing a powerful momentum for the coming weekend.

The Citizens put on a dominating performance, crushing Luton at Kenilworth Road with an impressive 6-2 victory. This win has secured them a place in the FA Cup quarter-finals for the sixth consecutive year. The unstoppable Norwegian striker, Erling Haaland, was a key player, scoring five of the six goals. This win extends City’s unbeaten streak across all formats to 18 games (16 wins, 2 draws).

City, trailing Liverpool by just one point at the top of the table, aims to bring their cup success to the league. Given that Manchester City hasn’t experienced a home defeat since November 2022, this goal seems achievable. During this period, they have secured an astounding 30 victories and five draws.

Despite facing their fierce rival MUFC, Pep Guardiola’s team is set to increase their score with an additional three points in this weekend’s intense match. They have a commendable recent head-to-head record against the Red Devils, claiming victory in five out of the last six Manchester derbies. This record includes a 3-0 rout at Old Trafford earlier this season.

When it comes to the red half of Manchester, they were on an impressive winning streak with four consecutive victories against Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Ham, Aston Villa, and Luton. However, their previously upward trajectory came to a sudden halt in a disappointing way when Erik ten Hag’s team suffered a last-minute 1-2 loss against Fulham. This defeat dealt a significant setback to their European aspirations.

Luckily, the Red Devils quickly bounced back to winning ways, securing a challenging 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest, who are battling relegation, during the midweek FA Cup clash. This marks their sixth consecutive away win, setting the stage for a quarter-final clash with Liverpool, the current frontrunners in the Premier League.

Despite enjoying a captivating run of six consecutive victories in various competitions, MUFC manager Erik ten Hag has cause for concern ahead of Sunday’s match. Not only is his defense weakened by multiple injuries, he also cannot forget his team conceding ten goals to their Manchester rivals, City, in their last two trips to the Etihad Stadium.

If De Bruyne and Erling Haaland continue their dazzling displays and replicate Tuesday’s rampage against the Hatters, Man United might just get swept off the City’s grassy pitch. Given that Guardiola and his boys are firing on all cylinders, a thumping home victory should be well within reach, meaning we’re backing the Citizens to win with a handicap.