Manchester United vs Manchester City Predictions & Player Props [Sunday, April 6]
- Hashim Kolawole
- Apr 4
- 2 min read
Manchester United welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford this Sunday for a must-win Manchester Derby for the Red Devils, while it will also be City’s first game since Kevin De Bruyne confirmed he would be leaving in the summer. Pep Guardiola’s side are looking to push for a place back in the Premier League top four, meanwhile United are out to respond after a disappointing loss to Nottingham Forest.
Game Info:
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM ET
Venue: Old Trafford, Manchester
Where to Watch: USA Network, Peacock, fuboTV
Betting Odds:
Outcome | Odds |
Man United Win | +400 |
Draw | +300 |
Man City Win | -160 |
Over 2.5 Goals | -135 |
Under 2.5 Goals | +110 |
Preview:
Manchester United Preview:
Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils slumped to their 13th league defeat of the season in a 1-0 loss against Nottingham Forest, again revealing their persistent defensive frailty. With a dozen home games without a clean sheet and injury absences for Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw, United’s back line will be severely tested. Mason Mount is fit to start and Kobbie Mainoo might see limited minutes in his return, but United’s attacking numbers are still up and down.
Predicted XI: Onana; Mazraoui, Maguire, Yoro; Dalot, Ugarte, Fernandes, Dorgu; Mount, Garnacho; Hojlund
Manchester City Preview:
City responded to consecutive defeats with a 2-0 victory against Leicester in midweek, with Jack Grealish and Omar Marmoush both shining. Without Erling Haaland or Rodri, Guardiola’s men retain depth and a creative edge through De Bruyne, Doku, and Savinho in attack. City’s away form has faltered, but they are still favoured against a United team that has looked vulnerable.
Predicted XI: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gundogan, Gonzalez; Savinho, Grealish, Doku; Marmoush
Key Stats:
Manchester United's last home clean sheet came in December 2024
Man City have won only 3 of their last 11 non-home Premier League matches
Despite dealing with injuries, Kevin De Bruyne has 7 assists this season
This season, Man United have been defeated in 13 Premier League matches
Man City have also claimed 3 of the past 4 Manchester derbies at Old Trafford
Player Props:
Jack Grealish Anytime Goalscorer (+275):Fresh off his first league goal this season, Grealish is due for another standout performance in the number 10 role, particularly against United’s porous back line.
Bruno Fernandes 2+ Shots on Target (+140):With his attacking midfield role, Fernandes is United’s most reliable threat and Haaland’s absence opens the door for him to dominate against the long-distance shot as well.
Final Prediction:
Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City Neither sides were exactly flying but the nature of the Manchester derby should be enough to see Pep Guardiola’s men home and dry to another derby-day win and continued pursuit of the top four, even without leading man Haaland. Expect De Bruyne to solidify his legacy as a Manchester Derby great in his last appearance in the fixture.
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