Manchester City FC vs Manchester United FC, Premier League 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

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Premier League · 2024-25

Manchester City FC

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Manchester United FC

Sun 15 Dec 2024 · 16:30 UTC Etihad Stadium 52,788 HT 45' · FT 45'

Josko Gvardiol 36' 1–0

1–1 88' Bruno Fernandes pen

1–2 90' Amad Diallo

Y 40' Rasmus Hojlund

Kyle Walker 40' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester City FC vs Manchester United FC — Premier League at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Manchester United FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

Referee Anthony Taylor
Assistant 1 Gary Beswick
Assistant 2 Adam Nunn

19 games this season 🟨 3.0/game ⚽ 8.9 goals/game 🟥 5 total

Standings

#	Team	P	Pts
1	West Ham United FC	38	39
2	Burnley FC	38	22
3	Wolverhampton Wanderers FC	38	20
4	Tottenham Hotspur FC	0	0
5	Coventry City FC	0	0
6	Hull City AFC	0	0
7	Ipswich Town FC	0	0
8	Arsenal FC	0	0
9	Manchester City FC	0	0
10	Manchester United FC	0	0
11	Aston Villa FC	0	0
12	Liverpool FC	0	0
13	AFC Bournemouth	0	0
14	Sunderland AFC	0	0
15	Brighton & Hove Albion FC	0	0
16	Brentford FC	0	0
17	Chelsea FC	0	0
18	Fulham FC	0	0
19	Newcastle United FC	0	0
20	Everton FC	0	0
21	Leeds United FC	0	0
22	Crystal Palace FC	0	0
23	Nottingham Forest FC	0	0

Head-to-Head

Manchester City FC 18 games · Avg 2.9 goals Manchester United FC

Last 5 meetings

2024-12-15 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC 2024-05-25 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC 2024-03-03 Manchester City FC 3–1 Manchester United FC 2023-10-29 Manchester United FC 0–3 Manchester City FC 2023-06-03 Manchester United FC 2–1 Manchester City FC

Recent Form

Manchester City FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	Manchester United FC	H	1–2	L
11 Dec	Juventus FC	A	0–2	L
07 Dec	Crystal Palace FC	A	2–2	D
04 Dec	Nottingham Forest FC	H	3–0	W
01 Dec	Liverpool FC	A	0–2	L
26 Nov	Feyenoord Rotterdam	H	3–3	D

Manchester United FC

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
15 Dec	Manchester City FC	A	2–1	W
12 Dec	FC Viktoria Plzen	A	2–1	W
07 Dec	Nottingham Forest FC	H	2–3	L
04 Dec	Arsenal FC	A	0–2	L
01 Dec	Everton FC	H	4–0	W
28 Nov	FK Bodø/Glimt	H	3–2	W

Season Stats

Manchester City FC		Manchester United FC
#9	Position	#10
0	Points	0
0	Played	0
0 / 0 / 0	W / D / L	0 / 0 / 0
0	Scored	0
0	Conceded	0
+0	GD	+0
–	PPG	–
–	Win %	–

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)

61% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Manchester City FC are 9th (0 pts). Manchester United FC are 10th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

0' Manchester City FC have kicked off against Manchester United FC. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester City FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Amorim might look to freshen things up shortly.
14' Kobbie Mainoo gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Mason Mount and will look to change the dynamic.
19' named a 4-1-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 3-4-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
24' It’s high time Pep Guardiola made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
29' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
34' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
36' Manchester City FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Josko Gvardiol on 36.
40' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Rasmus Hojlund.
45' Harry Maguire has been relatively quiet despite scoring 28 goals in his last 354 appearances.
50' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
55' Manchester City FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
60' It looks like no one’s ball. Manchester City FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
65' Manchester United FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
68' A tactical swap from Manchester City FC — Mateo Kovacic on, Kevin De Bruyne off on 68 minutes.
73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
77' The whistle greets Jeremy Doku as he departs to be replaced by Jack Grealish.
78' The supporters are chanting for Joshua Zirkzee. He replaces Rasmus Hojlund on 78 minute.
79' Leny Yoro gets the nod from Manchester United FC. He replaces Matthijs de Ligt and will look to change the dynamic.
84' The home supporters are growing impatient. Manchester City FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
88' Against the run of play, Bruno Fernandes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
89' A change in the Manchester City FC ranks — Ilkay Gundogan exits the field as Savio enters on 89.
90' Manchester United FC is taking the lead after the goal scored by Amad Diallo on 90.
90' Victor Nilsson-Lindelof is replacing Amad Diallo for the Manchester United FC side.
The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Manchester City FC.

Lineups

Manchester City FC Lineups

4-1-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pep Guardiola

Manchester United FC Lineups

3-4-3

Starting XI

5
Harry Maguire
20
Diogo Dalot
7
Mason Mount ↓ Kobbie Mainoo 14'
24
Andre Onana
4
Matthijs de Ligt ↓ Leny Yoro 79'
3
Noussair Mazraoui ↓ Antony 78'
8
Bruno Fernandes
6
Lisandro Martinez
16
Amad Diallo ↓ Victor Nilsson-Lindelof 90'
9
Rasmus Hojlund ↓ Joshua Zirkzee 78'
25
Manuel Ugarte

Bench

21
Antony ↑ 78'
14
Christian Eriksen
2
Victor Nilsson-Lindelof ↑ 90'
12
Tyrell Malacia
18
Casemiro
1
Altay Bayindir
11
Joshua Zirkzee ↑ 78'
15
Leny Yoro ↑ 79'
37
Kobbie Mainoo ↑ 14'

Coach Ruben Amorim

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Erling Haaland	8
Phil Foden	6
Anthony Martial	5
Bruno Fernandes	4
Ilkay Gundogan	3
Marcus Rashford	3
Kevin De Bruyne	2
Riyad Mahrez	2

Head to Head

Manchester City FC Form

2024-12-15 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC L 2024-12-11 Juventus FC 2–0 Manchester City FC L 2024-12-07 Crystal Palace FC 2–2 Manchester City FC D 2024-12-04 Manchester City FC 3–0 Nottingham Forest FC W 2024-12-01 Liverpool FC 2–0 Manchester City FC L 2024-11-26 Manchester City FC 3–3 Feyenoord Rotterdam D

Manchester United FC Form

2024-12-15 Manchester City FC 1–2 Manchester United FC W 2024-12-12 FC Viktoria Plzen 1–2 Manchester United FC W 2024-12-07 Manchester United FC 2–3 Nottingham Forest FC L 2024-12-04 Arsenal FC 2–0 Manchester United FC L 2024-12-01 Manchester United FC 4–0 Everton FC W 2024-11-28 Manchester United FC 3–2 FK Bodø/Glimt W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

0 / 4

0.89 Manchester City FC xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

0.78 Manchester United FC xG

I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 76% + Manchester City FC or Draw 69%

Match Result

✗ Wrong

Manchester City FC34% Draw35% Manchester United FC31%

Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes33% 0% No67%

Avg goals/match: 1.67

Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	78%	22%
± 1.5	50%	50%
± 2.5	24%	76%
± 3.5	10%	90%
± 4.5	3%	97%

Double Chance

Manchester City FC or Draw

69%

Draw or Manchester United FC

66%

Manchester City FC or Manchester United FC

65%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Manchester City FC22% Draw60% Manchester United FC18%

Actual: Manchester City FC win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

0 – 0

21.5%

1 – 0

15.3%

1 – 1

14%

0 – 1

13.1%

2 – 0

2 – 1

5.8%

0 – 2

5.3%

1 – 2

Actual

2 – 2

2.4%

3 – 0

3 – 1

1.8%

0 – 3

1.4%

Asian Handicap — Manchester City FC

Handicap	Manchester City FC covers	Push	Manchester United FC covers
-2.5	3%	—	97%
-2	3%	9%	88%
-1.5	12%	—	88%
-1	12%	22%	66%
-0.5	34%	—	66%
+0.5	72%	—	28%
+1	72%	19%	9%
+1.5	91%	—	9%
+2	91%	7%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet

46% ✓

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet

42% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.