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Pep Guardiola’s side are under rare pressure, having lost back-to-back league matches, and the Spaniard has still yet to get the better of Rúben Amorim since the Portuguese coach arrived in England.
United come into this derby with renewed confidence after their 3-2 victory over Burnley, but Amorim’s record against elite opposition remains shaky.
With both sides already desperate to set the tone early in the season, this derby could have more riding on it than usual.
Manchester City v Manchester United tips
• Manchester City to win (most booking points) – 3/4 with Bet365
• Erling Haaland to score anytime – 18/25 with Bet365
• Over 2.5 goals – 57/100 with Bet365
Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Manchester City to win
Man City’s stuttering start has seen them lose two of their opening three games for the first time since 2004-05, but Guardiola’s men have typically responded strongly after setbacks.
The Citizens are unbeaten in five of their last eight derbies against United (W5 D1 L2), and with home advantage, 3/4 at Bet365 looks a fair price for them to bounce back here.
United have struggled against non-promoted sides under Amorim, winning just four of 25 such matches, which further tilts this market in City’s favour.
Tip: Manchester City to win @ 3/4
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Manchester City beats Manchester United regardless of the score.
Erling Haaland to score anytime
Few players rise to the occasion in the derby like Erling Haaland. The Norwegian has nine goal involvements (6 goals, 3 assists) in just four Premier League appearances against United, and no player has recorded more shots on target this season than his five.
On top of that, Haaland returned from the international break in frightening form, scoring six goals and providing two assists in just two games for Norway.
With City in need of a response, 18/25 with Bet365 for Haaland to score anytime feels like one of the most reliable picks on the coupon, especially given he is on penalties as well.
Tip: Erling Haaland to score anytime @ 18/25
Bet explanation: This bet wins if Erling Haaland scores against Manchester United
Over 2.5 goals
Manchester derbies rarely disappoint for drama, and recent history suggests we could be in for another goal-heavy encounter.
United have fired 58 shots already this season – more than any other side. While City remain one of the most prolific attacking teams in Europe despite their slow start.
With both Bruno Fernandes and Bryan Mbeumo creating plenty of attacking movement for United, and Haaland in unstoppable form, the 57/100 with Bet365 on over 2.5 goals looks a smart bet in a fixture that has seen plenty of fireworks in recent years.
Bet explanation: This bet wins if there are at least three goals scored in the game between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Manchester City v Manchester United odds
• Manchester City – 3/4 with Bet365
• Draw – 3/1 with Bet365
• Manchester United – 16/5 with Bet365
Odds, correct at the time of publication, are subject to change.
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