Our Man Utd vs Man City Prediction: 1-2
Man Utd vs Man City in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 12:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Man Utd vs Man City prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man Utd's Last Match – Burnley vs Man Utd
Man Utd will be determined to find a winning touch after a 2-2 England Premier League draw against Burnley on January 7. In that match, Man Utd had 65% possession and 19 attempts at goal, with 10 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Burnley | 35% | 2 (1) | 0.23 | 28 |
 Man Utd | 65% | 19 (10) | 2.19 | 54 |
Man City's Last Match – Man City vs Brighton
Man City will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 England Premier League draw with Brighton on January 7. In that match, Man City recorded 60% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Man City | 60% | 13 (6) | 2.35 | 82 |
 Brighton | 40% | 7 (3) | 0.81 | 22 |
Man Utd vs Man City Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd | Man City | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.15 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 0.71 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Man City average 2.2 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Man Utd 17-14
Man City 22-8
What are the odds for this match?
Man Utd to win: @3.75
Draw: @4.2
Man City to win: @1.833
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