Tuesday , 13 October 2026

Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2026-27
Sun 13 Sep 2026 · 15:30 UTC Old Trafford 74,161 HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 60' Erling Haaland

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC — Premier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Assistant 1 Stuart Burt
  • Assistant 2 Tim Wood
17 games this season 🟨 3.5/game ⚽ 12.8 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Sep Manchester City FC H 0–1 L
10 Sep Sabah FK H 4–0 W
06 Sep Everton FC A 2–2 D
30 Aug Ipswich Town FC H 5–2 W
22 Aug Hull City AFC A 0–2 L
24 May Brighton & Hove Albion FC A 3–0 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Sep Manchester United FC A 1–0 W
08 Sep FC Porto A 2–0 W
05 Sep Coventry City FC H 1–0 W
28 Aug Crystal Palace FC A 4–1 W
23 Aug AFC Bournemouth H 2–1 W
24 May Aston Villa FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

Manchester United FC Manchester City FC
#13 Position #1
6 Points 18
6 Played 6
1 / 3 / 2 W / D / L 6 / 0 / 0
9 Scored 16
9 Conceded 5
+0 GD +11
1.00 PPG 3.00
17% Win % 100%

Key Stats

47% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
58% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Manchester United FC this season
50% Clean Sheets
Manchester City FC this season

Manchester United FC are 13th (6 pts). Manchester City FC are 1st (18 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Manchester United FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
1/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/–
76+
3/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Manchester City FC
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
1/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
5/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Manchester United FC
Bruno Fernandes 3 G 1 A
Bryan Mbeumo 3 G
Manchester City FC
Erling Haaland 6 G
Rayan Cherki 4 G 2 A
Antoine Semenyo 2 G 3 A
Josko Gvardiol 1 G 3 A
Marc Guehi 1 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Manchester United FC welcome Manchester City FC for this crunch clash at Old Trafford.
  • 5' Senne Lammens has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 10' It looks surprising Manchester City FC does not make any changes. Marc Guehi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 15' 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.
  • 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Manchester United FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 23' Phil Foden is having his name booked by the referee on 23.
  • 28' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 33' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Manchester City FC winning 100% of all matches.
  • 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 43' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kobbie Mainoo is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Manchester United FC.
  • 45' It’s gonna be a card for Enzo Maresca.
  • 46' Manchester City FC ring the changes. Rayan Cherki has done his job and it is now time for Iliman Ndiaye to step up.
  • 51' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Ruben Dias made 472 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 60' Erling Haaland makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Manchester City FC are in front.
  • 65' Manchester City FC is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 67' A change in the Manchester United FC ranks — Youri Tielemans exits the field as Benjamin Sesko enters on 67.
  • 72' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Manchester United FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 77' 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.
  • 79' Poor challenge from Josko Gvardiol. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 80' It’s gonna be a card for Enzo Fernandez.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Harry Maguire on 81 minutes.
  • 82' Manchester City FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nico O'Reilly is hanging Enzo Fernandez on the field on 82 minute.
  • 83' Manchester United FC make a change. Marcus Rashford trudges off to be replaced by Joshua Zirkzee on 83 minutes.
  • 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 0-1 the final result. Manchester United FC will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.11 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC24% Draw26% Manchester City FC50%
Actual: Manchester City FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.1
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
50%
Draw or Manchester City FC
76%
Manchester United FC or Manchester City FC
74%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC17% Draw42% Manchester City FC41%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.6%
1 – 4
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 22% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 17% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
33% ✗

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