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10
Played
5
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(18 total)
xG
1.80
(17.7 total)
Shots per Match
17.4
(174 total)
Shots on Target
5.8
(33% acc)
Corners
4.6
(46 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(20%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
10.3
(103 total)
Offsides
1.5
(15 total)
11
Played
3
Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(18 total)
xG
1.70
(18.4 total)
Shots per Match
15.5
(171 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(33% acc)
Corners
4.7
(52 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
8.3
(91 total)
Offsides
1.5
(17 total)
21
Played
8
Wins
8
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(36 total)
xG
1.70
(36.1 total)
Shots per Match
16.4
(345 total)
Shots on Target
5.5
(33% acc)
Corners
4.7
(98 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.5
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(10%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(1 total)
Fouls
9.2
(194 total)
Offsides
1.5
(32 total)
14
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.4
(33 total)
xG
1.90
(26.7 total)
Shots per Match
16.6
(233 total)
Shots on Target
6.6
(40% acc)
Corners
7.1
(99 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9
(126 total)
Offsides
1.1
(15 total)
13
Played
7
Wins
3
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(24 total)
xG
1.60
(21.3 total)
Shots per Match
12.4
(161 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(37% acc)
Corners
3.6
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.1
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
10.2
(133 total)
Offsides
1.2
(15 total)
27
Played
17
Wins
5
Draws
5
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(57 total)
xG
1.80
(48.1 total)
Shots per Match
14.6
(394 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(39% acc)
Corners
5.4
(146 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.9
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
11
(41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.6
(259 total)
Offsides
1.1
(30 total)
Probable Scores Heatmap
xG: 1.43 vs 2.28
0
1
2
3
4
5
0
0:0
2.57%
0:1
5.82%
0:2
6.59%
0:3
4.97%
⭐
0:4
2.82%
⭐
0:5
1.28%
⭐
1
1:0
3.63%
1:1
8.27%
1:2
9.41%
🔥
1:3
7.14%
⭐
1:4
4.06%
⭐
1:5
1.85%
⭐
2
2:0
2.57%
2:1
5.88%
2:2
6.72%
2:3
5.12%
⭐
2:4
2.93%
⭐
2:5
1.34%
⭐
3
3:0
1.21%
3:1
2.78%
3:2
3.2%
3:3
2.45%
3:4
1.41%
⭐
3:5
0.65%
⭐
4
4:0
0.43%
4:1
0.99%
4:2
1.14%
4:3
0.88%
⭐
4:4
0.51%
⭐
4:5
0.23%
⭐
5
5:0
0.12%
5:1
0.28%
5:2
0.33%
5:3
0.25%
5:4
0.15%
5:5
0.07%
Hotspot:
1:2 (9.4%)
Total Boundaries:
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Probability Distribution by Total Goals
Most Probable
In this exciting Premier League 2025-2026 matchup, Manchester United will take on Manchester City as part of the 2025-2026 season in Premier League. This match is part of Matchweek 22 and will take place on 2026-01-17 at 2026-01-17 in the famous Old Trafford.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Manchester United, and the visiting side, Manchester City. The scoreline predictions suggest Double chance : draw or Manchester City.
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-01-17
Time: 12:30
Location: Old Trafford
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Value Bets and Betting Odds Comparison for Manchester United vs Manchester City Saturday, Jan 17th, 2026 at 6:30 Football
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🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Goal Fest Potential
Both teams in high-scoring form — Over 2.5 goals likely with offensive firepower on display
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Chance Creation Masterclass
Both teams create high-quality chances (xG 1.5+) — expect end-to-end attacking football with multiple big chances
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🏆 Match Winner — Manchester City @ 2.01 ✅ 
Manchester City
- High xG PerformanceH2H10/10100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 10 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague8/875%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Manchester City score 2.00 goals/match in away matches (+41% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Manchester City create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Manchester City dominate both recent form and H2H trends, strongly supporting a win bet.
⚽ Both Teams To Score — Yes @ 1.47 
Manchester United(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague5/863%Manchester United score (2.00/match) and concede (1.50/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 63% of matches (league avg: 53%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H6/1060%Both teams scored in 6 of their last 10 H2H matches (60.0%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals — Over 2.5 @ 1.53 ✅ 
Manchester United(2 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Manchester United score 2.00 goals/match at home (+41% above league average)
- League Top ScorerLeague8/870%Manchester United rank 2 of 20 in scoring at home (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
Manchester City(5 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H9/1090%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- League Top ScorerLeague8/875%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Manchester City score 2.00 goals/match in away matches (+41% above league average)
- High ScoringRecent17/17100%Manchester City score 2+ goals per match in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent17/17100%Manchester City have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Premier League matches
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H8/1080%Over 2.5 goals in 8 of their last 10 H2H matches (80.0%%)
Both teams average 4.0 combined goals per match • Offensive trends outweigh defensive stats
🛡️ Double Chance — Manchester City Win or Draw @ 1.33 ⚠️ 
Manchester City
- Top Table FormLeague70%Manchester City are currently 2nd in the table (Top 3)
Manchester City demonstrate superior form across all key metrics.
⚡ Team Total Goals — Manchester City Over 1.5 Goals @ 1.69 ✅ 
Manchester City
- League Top ScorerLeague8/875%Manchester City rank 1 of 20 in scoring in away matches (2.00 goals/match vs league avg 2.83)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Manchester City score 2.00 goals/match in away matches (+41% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent9/1090%Manchester City scored 1+ goals in 9 of their last 10 Premier League matches
Manchester City maintain strong offensive output even away — value on Over 1.5 goals.
🟨 Cards Over/Under — Under 3.5 Cards @ 2.13 ✅
Manchester United(1 trends) — avg 1.6 (-16% below league)
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1790%Manchester United average 1.5 cards/match in all matches (-20% below league avg 1.9) — rank #4 lowest in league
Manchester City(2 trends) — avg 1.6 (-16% below league)
- Few CardsH2H8/1080%Manchester City receive 0-1 card in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
- Low Card MatchesLeague17/1786%Manchester City average 1.6 cards/match in all matches (-14% below league avg 1.9)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesH2H%Average 2.9 cards per match in their last 9 H2H matches
Both teams disciplined - Under 3.5 Cards @ 2.13
🚩 Corners Over/Under — Under 9.5 Corners @ 2.00 ⚠️
Manchester United(1 trends) — avg 5.9 (+14% above league)
- Few CornersH2H8/1080%Manchester United win 4 or fewer corners in 8 of their last 10 Premier League matches
Manchester City(1 trends) — avg 3.6 (-24% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/885%Manchester City average 3.6 corners/match in away matches (-24% below league avg 4.8)
Low corner activity in recent matches - Under 9.5 Corners @ 2.00
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Manchester United vs Manchester City
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Manchester United is stronger in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2).
🔄 Second Half: Manchester United is stronger in the second half (14 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Manchester United is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: Manchester United is stronger in the second half (14 vs 9).
⚡ Final Stage: Manchester United is stronger in the final minutes (8 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Manchester United
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.02
Pressure
0.15
✈️ Manchester City
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.14
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Manchester United - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ Manchester City - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Manchester United - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
17
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
1
Late Conceded
8
✈️ Manchester City - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
5
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
4
Killer Goals
8
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
2
Late Conceded
3
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: Manchester United often scores in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2)
- First Goal Home: High probability of Manchester United scoring first
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Manchester United shows superior performance after the break (14 vs 9 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Manchester United winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Manchester United excels in the closing minutes (8 vs 4 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Manchester United scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Manchester City has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider Manchester City handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.117
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.096
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.023 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Manchester United):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Manchester City):
Momentum: Strong - team reacts well to changes in the match. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Reliable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and home team victory.
Manchester United vs Manchester City Head-to-head statistics for Sat 17 Jan, 2026 @ 6:30 Premier League
Premier League 2025-2026 – Regular Season
#
Club
M
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
Pt
1
15
4
2
40
14
26
49
2
13
4
4
45
19
26
43
3
13
4
4
33
24
9
43
6
▲
9
5
7
32
27
5
32
7
▼
8
8
5
36
32
4
32
8
▼
8
7
6
34
24
10
31
Team comparison
Prediction
+2.5 goals
Goals Home:
-2.5*
Goals Away:
+1.5*
* -1.5 means that there will be a maximum of 1.5 goals in the fixture, i.e : 1 goal
Who Will Win
Manchester United
VS
Manchester City
Last 11 Head-to-Head Matches
3
Wins
2
Draws
6
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (11)
2.1 (23)
xG
1.50
1.10
Shots
8.6 (95)
16.2 (178)
Shots on Target
3.1 (34)
5.9 (65)
Corners
2.9 (32)
6.7 (74)
Defense
Conceded
2.1 (23)
1 (11)
xGa
1.10
1.50
Clean Sheets
3 (27%)
5 (45%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9 (21)
0.6 (7)
Fouls
11.5 (126)
7 (77)
Offsides
2.6 (29)
0.9 (10)
Last 6 Matches
Manchester United
VS
Manchester City
1/6 (17%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
4/6 (67%)
Draws
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
0/6 (0%)
1.17
PPG
2.00
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
1.67
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
0.50
83%
BTTS %
50%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
1.70
Avg xG
1.73
Manchester United vs Manchester City: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Manchester United and away matches for Manchester City
Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Manchester City
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
30%
3
70%
7
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
50%
5
50%
5
3.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
80%
8
60%
6
No
20%
2
40%
4
1X2
Manchester United
Manchester City
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
20%
2
0%
0
Double Chance
Manchester United
Manchester City
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
80%
8
100%
10
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Manchester United
Manchester City
0-1
20%
2
10%
1
2-3
50%
5
70%
7
4+
30%
3
20%
2
Total Corners
Manchester United
Under
Over
Manchester City
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
80%
8
20%
2
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
10%
1
40%
4
No
90%
9
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Manchester United
Manchester City
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
60%
6
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Manchester United
Manchester City
xG
1.85
2.05
xGa
0.94
1.13
Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Manchester City
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
50%
5
50%
5
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
40%
4
20%
2
No
60%
6
80%
8
1X2
Manchester United
Manchester City
1
20%
2
80%
8
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
30%
3
0%
0
Double Chance
Manchester United
Manchester City
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
70%
7
100%
10
X2
80%
8
20%
2
Total Goals
Manchester United
Manchester City
0-1
60%
6
50%
5
2-3
40%
4
40%
4
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
30%
3
80%
8
No
70%
7
20%
2
Number of goals
Manchester United
Under
Over
Manchester City
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
Manchester United
Manchester City
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
50%
5
20%
2
2
20%
2
40%
4
Double Chance
Manchester United
Manchester City
12
50%
5
80%
8
1X
80%
8
60%
6
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Manchester United
Manchester City
0-1
40%
4
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Manchester United
Manchester City
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
1.47
xG
2.28
50%
Ball Possession
50%
13
Total Shots
12
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
8
4
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
2
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Gary Neville shares new Premier League title insight following Arsenal's defeat and Manchester City's victory on.
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Man Utd Targets Astonishing £88m Double Signing in Premier League That Will Shock Man City and Tottenham
Manchester City Holds High Regard for Bundesliga Full-Back: How Will He Enhance Pep's Squad?
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