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Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FC, Premier League 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Premier League · 2022-23
Sat 14 Jan 2023 · 12:30 UTC Old Trafford HT 45' · FT 45'
Fred 88' Y
Casemiro 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Manchester United FC vs Manchester City FCPremier League at Old Trafford.

Match Details

  • Referee Robert Jones
  • Referee Stuart Attwell
  • Referee Darren Cann
  • Referee Michael Oliver
  • Referee Gary Beswick
  • Referee Nick Hopton

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Manchester City FC H 2–1 W
06 Jan Everton FC H 3–1 W
03 Jan AFC Bournemouth H 3–0 W
31 Dec Wolverhampton Wanderers FC A 1–0 W
27 Dec Nottingham Forest FC H 3–0 W
13 Nov Fulham FC A 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Jan Manchester United FC A 1–2 L
08 Jan Chelsea FC H 4–0 W
05 Jan Chelsea FC A 1–0 W
31 Dec Everton FC H 1–1 D
28 Dec Leeds United FC A 3–1 W
12 Nov Brentford FC H 1–2 L

Season Stats

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Manchester United FC to score. At the same time, Manchester City FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The 32-year-old Joao Cancelo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 20' 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.
  • 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. Manchester United FC and Manchester City FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' Netherlands international Tyrell Malacia has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 45' It looks surprising Manchester United FC does not make any changes. Luke Shaw has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Antony is replacing Anthony Martial for the Manchester United FC side.
  • 51' A quiet spell here at Old Trafford. Manchester United FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 56' Manchester United FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 57' The supporters are chanting for Jack Grealish. He replaces Phil Foden on 57 minute.
  • 60' Brilliant from the ! Jack Grealish makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 60.
  • 64' Christian Eriksen picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 69' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pep Guardiola will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 72' A tactical swap from Manchester United FCAlejandro Garnacho on, Christian Eriksen off on 72 minutes.
  • 77' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 78' What a moment for Bruno Fernandes! That strike on 78 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 82' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Marcus Rashford makes it 2-1.
  • 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 88' Fred catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 88.
  • 89' Casemiro has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 89.
  • 90' Fresh legs for Manchester United FC! Harry Maguire comes on to replace Marcus Rashford.
  • The final score is 2-1.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.93 Manchester United FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85 Manchester City FC xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 73% + Manchester United FC or Draw 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC40% Draw32% Manchester City FC28%
Actual: Manchester United FC win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes36% 0% No64%
Avg goals/match: 1.78
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 81%
19%
± 1.5 53%
47%
± 2.5 27%
73%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

Manchester United FC or Draw
73%
Draw or Manchester City FC
60%
Manchester United FC or Manchester City FC
68%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Manchester United FC22% Draw58% Manchester City FC20%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.5%
1 – 1
14.3%
1 – 0
14.2%
0 – 1
12.9%
2 – 0
6.8%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 0
2.1%
3 – 1
1.9%
1 – 3
1.6%

Asian Handicap — Manchester United FC

Handicap Manchester United FC covers Push Manchester City FC covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 9% 88%
-1.5 12% 88%
-1 12% 21% 66%
-0.5 34% 66%
+0.5 71% 29%
+1 71% 19% 10%
+1.5 90% 10%
+2 90% 8% 3%
+2.5 97% 3%

Clean Sheet

Manchester United FC keeps clean sheet
43%
Manchester City FC keeps clean sheet
40%

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