Manchester United VS Manchester City Prediction 17th 2026

Manchester United VS Manchester City    Livescore / H2H stats and Live Streaming
Time:17-01-2026 20:30 Saturday

【Strength Comparison】
This Premier League clash features 7th-placed Manchester United hosting the 2nd-placed Manchester City.
Manchester United have had an inconsistent season, with 8 wins, 8 draws, and 5 losses in 21 matches. Their home form at Old Trafford has been slightly better, with 5 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Manchester City, on the other hand, have been dominant, with 13 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in 21 matches. Their away record of 5 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses indicates they have found success both at home and on the road.
Based on the current standings and recent performances, this match heavily favors the visiting Manchester City side. They have shown themselves to be the more organized, talented, and in-form team compared to the up-and-down Manchester United.

【Head-to-Head】
The head-to-head record between Manchester United and Manchester City shows that the teams have met 20 times in the past, with Manchester City holding a clear advantage, winning 11 matches, drawing 5, and losing just 4.
The historical data suggests that Manchester City have consistently had the upper hand in this fixture, and the upcoming match is likely to follow a similar pattern. Manchester United have struggled to get results against the more dominant Manchester City side.

【Key Factors】
The key factors that could determine the outcome are Manchester City's ability to control possession and create clear-cut chances, and Manchester United's defensive organization and their threat on the counter-attack.
Manchester City have scored 45 goals in 21 matches, showcasing their offensive prowess. Their ability to break down the Manchester United defense at the Partly sunny Old Trafford could be a crucial factor.
Manchester United, on the other hand, have conceded 32 goals in 21 matches, demonstrating their defensive vulnerability at times. Their ability to frustrate Manchester City and capitalize on set-pieces or counter-attacks may prove to be the difference-maker, but it seems an uphill task given the visitors' recent form.

【Expert Prediction】 🟢1-3🔵 (High Confidence)
Based on the available information, I predict a 3-1 victory for Manchester City over Manchester United.
While Manchester United have the potential to cause problems for Manchester City, the visitors' advantage and their dominant performances this season may ultimately give them the edge. Manchester City's clinical finishing, possession-based game, and defensive organization could prove too much for the outmatched Manchester United.
I have high confidence in this prediction, as Manchester City's performances this season and their head-to-head record against Manchester United indicate they are a class above their opponents, and Manchester United's results do not bode well for their chances of securing a positive result.
A 3-1 scoreline would be a fair reflection of the relative strengths of the two teams, with Manchester City leaving the Partly sunny Old Trafford with a comfortable victory.