Manchester U vs Manchester C 26/10 – Premier League Betting Tips
Struggling United and City Desperate for a Win
LEAGUE: English Football League Cup
GAME: Manchester United vs Manchester City
LOCATION: Old Trafford
DATE: Wednesday 26/10
TIME: 21:00
In 172 previous meetings between the teams, Manchester United have won 71 times, Manchester City have won 50 times and there have been 51 draws.
Both Manchester United and Manchester City come into this match suffering from indifferent form. Jose Mourinho had a weekend to forget, as he took his new club to the stadium of his old, Stamford Bridge. This was always going to be a test for Manchester United but having defended well against Liverpool, the shock of going 1-0 down inside the first minute, left them reeling and they failed to recover, losing 4-0. The result ended a run of seven games without defeat for the Red Devils.
Manchester City have failed to win any of their last five games in all competitions. This comes in stark contrast to the way they started the season under Pep Guardiola, winning their first ten matches in a row. The fans and media were talking up Manchester City’s chances of running away with the Premier League and challenging for every competition they are in but now, they just need a win. Defensively, they have looked poor and this will need to change if they are to improve.
Tips
We have looked closely at the following aspects of this match, which offer good betting value:
- Both Teams to Score
- Winner
- First Goalscorer
Defensive Problems
Despite keeping a clean sheet at Liverpool last weekend, Manchester United were all over the place at the back against Chelsea. Furthermore, it appears Eric Bailly is going to be out for some time and that’s a huge blow for United. Manchester City have also been struggling at the back and have conceded 11 goals in their last five games.
Game Tip: Both Teams to Score – Yes is 1.82 at 888sport
Neither Team Wanting to Lose
This match may be more about neither team wanting to lose than anyone going all out for the win. Pep Guardiola will not want to continue a run of games without a win, to make it the worst run of his managerial career but at the same time, he knows Manchester United will be desperate to bounce back from their poor display at Stamford Bridge. This could be a very tight game.
Game Tip: Draw after 90 minutes is 3.4 at Bet365
Martial the Man
With Wayne Rooney struggling with injury and Zlatan Ibrahimovic unlikely to start after playing at Chelsea, Anthony Martial may get the opportunity to play up-front from the start in this match. There is no doubting the Frenchman’s ability, which was on show against Fenerbache and he only needs half a chance, to find the back of the net.
Game Tip: Anthony Martial to Score First is 11 at 888sport
