Manchester City vs. Manchester United prediction, odds: 2024 EPL picks, March 3 best bets from proven expert
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One of the biggest rivalries in sports rewners when Manchester City and Manchester United collide in the 192nd Manchester derby on Sunday at Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The clubs have played 191 matches in all competitions since they first met in 1881. United owns 78 wins to City’s 60, and the teams have drawn 53 times. City entered the weekend in second place in the Premier League table, with 59 points, one point behind top-of-the-table Liverpool and one point ahead of third place Arsenal. United were sixth in the table, with 44 points.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET. The Citizens are the -400 favorites (risk $400 to win $100) in the latest Manchester City vs. Manchester United odds, with the Red Devils the +1000 underdogs. A draw is priced at +475. The over/under for total goals scored is 3.5. Before making any Manchester United vs. Manchester City picks or Premier League predictions, you must see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon “Buckets” Eimer has to say.
Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors. That included an 86-59-5 record in Premier League picks for a profit of $3,463.
Now, Eimer has broken down Manchester City vs. Manchester United from every angle and identified his picks and Premier League predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Manchester United vs. Manchester City:
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United money line: Manchester City -400, Manchester United +1000, Draw +475
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United over/under: 3.5 goals
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United spread: Manchester City -1.5 (-140), Manchester United +1.5 (+110)
- MCI: Erling Haaland leads the league in goals (17)
- MUN: André Onana is tied for fourth in the EPL in clean sheets (seven)
- Manchester City vs. Manchester United: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Manchester City
The Citizens have arguably the best goal scorer in the world in Erling Haaland. The 23-year-old striker from Norway leads the Premier League in goals, with 17, and has scored 27 goals across all competitions. (For comparison, Manchester United’s leading goal scorers have managed just seven in league play.) Haaland is coming off a five-goal performance in Tuesday’s 6-2 victory over Luton Town in FA Cup play.
In addition, City will face a United side that will be missing its best goal scorer. Rasmus Hojlund, who is tied for the team lead with seven goals in league play, will be out for Sunday’s derby with a muscle injury. His absence will be significant as he has scored eight goals in his last seven matches across all competitions. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Manchester United
Goalkeeper André Onana has played better as of late. In Wednesday’s 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup, Onana made two key saves and five overall. For the season he is tied for fourth in the EPL in clean sheets, with seven.
In addition, the Red Devils have a quality attacker capable of filling in for the injured Rasmus Hojlund in Marcus Rashford. Though he has scored just five times in league play this season, the 26-year-old Rashford is coming off a 30-goal season across all competitions for United. He will be plenty motivated on Sunday to silence critics who recently have been questioning his dedication to the club. See which team to pick here.
How to make Manchester City vs. Manchester United picks
Eimer has broken down Sunday’s Manchester Derby from every possible angle and is leaning Over 3.5 goals. He also has two other confident best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and a full breakdown of this match. He’s sharing his Manchester Derby picks and analysis only at SportsLine.
So who wins Manchester United vs. Manchester City on Sunday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Manchester City vs. Manchester United have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was up well over 34 units on all Premier League picks in 2023, and find out.
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