Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Manchester Derby predictions, picks, and odds

Manchester United and Manchester City will face off in another English Premier League derby match on Sunday. The last time these two teams played in October, City won 3-0 at Old Trafford against United.

Manchester City's quest for their second consecutive Treble continues, and they are currently in second place on the EPL table with 59 points, just one point behind the leaders Liverpool, who have 60 points going into the weekend.

However, City has several key players dealing with injuries heading into the Manchester Derby. Winger Jack Grealish has been ruled out of the derby after injuring his groin in the FA Cup dominate 6-2 victory against Luton Town. Additionally, Josko Gvardiol is not expected to play as he recovers from an ankle injury.

Manchester United has regained their momentum, securing a spot in the FA Cup quarterfinals after defeating Nottingham Forest with a last-minute goal. This win comes after their recent Premier League loss to Fulham at Old Trafford. As of now, they sit at the sixth spot on the EPL table with 44 points, which is three points behind Tottenham at fifth. This derby has serious implications for a place in the next season's Champions League, where the top four teams in the Premier League qualify for the UCL.

Here are the updated odds and currently predictions for the Manchester Derby.

Manchester City vs. Manchester United predictions

The Standard: Man City to win, 3-1

Jonathan Gorrie writes: "Given the ease with which teams are playing through Ten Hag’s side right now, it would be a major shock to see them topple City."

Sportskeeda: Manchester City 3-1 Manchester United

Aditya Hasangadi writes: "Manchester City have stuttered regularly throughout their Premier League campaign but seem to have found their feet in recent weeks. Erling Haaland scored five goals against Luton Town this week and will look to replicate his heroics on Sunday. Manchester United have shown marked improvement over the past month but have a poor recent record at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City are the better team on paper and should be able to win this game."

Pickswise: Manchester City

Staff writes: "Manchester City are on an inspired run, having won 14 of their last 15 games in all competitions. There’s already a 15-point gap between the 2 teams in the English Premier League and the Citizens should be able to widen that here. Manchester City crushed Luton 6-2 in midweek with Erling Haaland scoring 5 of those goals, and they look clinical right now. The Norwegian striker scored a hat-trick when these teams met at the Etihad last season and should cause United problems once again."

Manchester City vs. Manchester United betting odds, lines

Manchester City are favored to defeat Manchester United, according to the BetMGM odds.

• Moneyline: Manchester City (-350); Brentford (+850)

• Draw: +500

• Over/Under: 3.5 goals (-105/-135)

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How to watch Manchester City vs. Manchester United, TV Channel, streaming info

• Game day: Saturday, March 3, 2024

• Game time: 10:30 a.m., ET

• TV channel: USA Network

• Live stream: Peacock, NBC Sports

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